After one recent poll showed Sanders pulling within eight points of Clinton in New Hampshire, another poll now shows him gaining in Iowa: Hillary Clinton enjoys a 19-point lead among likely Democratic caucus-goers in the key state of Iowa over her nearest challenger, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, but that advantage has shrunk 26 points since May, according to a Quinnipiac … [Read more...] about Sanders Gaining on Clinton in Iowa As Democrats Regain Lead In Party Affiliation
High Court strikes a blow against congressional gerrymandering (Guest Voice)
In case you missed it — and most Americans did — there was a third significant ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court at the end of June. It received the least media attention, but it may eventually affect more citizens directly than the decisions upholding Obamacare and greenlighting same-sex marriage. The case in question weighed efforts… … [Read more...] about High Court strikes a blow against congressional gerrymandering (Guest Voice)
Liberated by grace
WASHINGTON -- For those who see religion as primarily an opiate, African-American Christianity offers a riposte. For those who see Christianity itself as a faith that encourages quiescence and conservatism, the tradition of the black church is a sign of contradiction. Over the last few weeks, white Americans who never paid much attention to the religious convictions of … [Read more...] about Liberated by grace
A Patriot’s Story (Guest Voice)
A Patriot’s Story by David Robertson As Americans celebrate the birthday of the USA, it is fitting that we take time to remember the blood, sweat and tears shed by the American colonists who fought in the USA’s war for independence, a.k.a. the American Revolution. With this in mind, I want to introduce The Moderate Voice's readers to one of the rank-and-file colonial … [Read more...] about A Patriot’s Story (Guest Voice)
Tell Me More about Obamacare and Pass the Corn Please
Flush with the recent historic Affordable Care Act (ACA) victory at the nation’s highest court and rightly proud of the overall success of the program, the Obama administration is taking its message directly to the festive, red-white-and-blue-covered hot dogs and potato salad tables this Fourth of July. Warning Americans that misinformation about the ACA is everywhere, that … [Read more...] about Tell Me More about Obamacare and Pass the Corn Please
Marriage: What does love have to do with it? (Guest Voice)
Marriage: What does love have to do with it? by David Robertson To people born and raised in modern-day Western societies, marrying for love is considered a given. After all, doesn’t everyone marry for love? Well, no. Actually, the idea of marrying for love is a rather modern concept. Ghose (2013) writes, “Marriage is a truly ancient institution that predates … [Read more...] about Marriage: What does love have to do with it? (Guest Voice)
Cartoon: Scalia blasts off
See great cartoons by all the top political cartoonists at http://cagle.com. To license this cartoon for your own site, visit http://politicalcartoons.com … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Scalia blasts off
New Poll: 62 percent of public supports Supreme Court ruling on Obamacare
Yet another poll suggests that conservative Republicans who are still proclaming "Repeal and Replace!" on Obamacare (without yet offering a detailed replacement plan) are on the wrong side history -- and polling numbers: A majority of Americans approve of the Supreme Court decision to continue allowing Affordable Care Act health insurance subsidies in all states, … [Read more...] about New Poll: 62 percent of public supports Supreme Court ruling on Obamacare
Rebel Flag the Ultimate Dog Whistle (Guest Voice)
Rebel Flag the Ultimate Dog Whistle Raging Moderate by Will Durst Since its reintroduction on the grounds of the South Carolina Capitol in 1961 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the start of the Civil War, the Confederate flag has been the source of controversy with a regularity approaching that of a Madonna comeback album. Sadly, it has been thrust into the news … [Read more...] about Rebel Flag the Ultimate Dog Whistle (Guest Voice)
The Past Through Photos
I spent most of my working life as an engineer. I still hold nearly 30 patents that are now worthless because technology has left them in the dust bin of history. But I still have all of the slides and negatives I took over 50 years. A nice thing about images is that they never become obsolete. I first became interested in photography when I lived and worked in Munich, … [Read more...] about The Past Through Photos
What New Clinton Emails Reveal about Gay Rights Issues at State
Some are focusing on the more juicy revelations the latest trove of Clinton emails has to offer. For example, how, according to a quipping Gail Collins, Hillary Clinton: • Misspelled “Benghazi.” • Urged John Podesta to wear socks to bed. • Debated whether her playlist should include something from the Marvelettes. • Tutored an aide on how to use a fax. Jackie … [Read more...] about What New Clinton Emails Reveal about Gay Rights Issues at State
ISIS Threats Cause Law Enforcement to Boost July 4th Security
Law enforcement agencies are beefing up security nationwide this July 4th holiday due to ongoing terrorist threats from the Islamic State, better known as ISIS, among others. Additional police are being sent to prominent locations, such as Washington, D.C., to closely monitor potential targets, like landmarks, houses of worship and theaters. Radiation detection units, … [Read more...] about ISIS Threats Cause Law Enforcement to Boost July 4th Security
Definitive proof of God’s Existence (Quote)
Yes, I think this settles any lingering arguments, at least for Democrats: "There are still moments when you wonder if God still loves you. And then Donald Trump runs for president and you realize He still does," said Steve Schale, a top Democratic strategist in Florida, where Trump owns a mansion in Palm Beach. … [Read more...] about Definitive proof of God’s Existence (Quote)
Elizabeth Warren Loves Bernie–Will She Campaign For Him?
Both Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton sound like Elizabeth Warren at times, but only one sounds convincing. After all, Bernie Sanders supported liberal positions before they were popular. Hillary Clinton switched to (selective) liberal positions long after they became the popular, and politically expedient, choice. Sanders is receiving much of the same support which Warren … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Warren Loves Bernie–Will She Campaign For Him?
Change is Hard – II
A couple of days ago I had a post on how Change is Hard. I must admit I'm not immune. I have been a photographer for nearly 50 years the first forty of which involved silver based film and paper (did you know there was a time when most of the world's silver was used in photographic film and paper). The change from silver to digital didn't come easy for me. I still miss the … [Read more...] about Change is Hard – II
Second Monthly Release Of Clinton Email Primarily Deals With Mundane Matters
There has been another monthly release of Clinton email which deals more with day to day matters than with controversial matters. It does demonstrate that, despite a bitter primary campaign, Obama’s staff did try to keep Clinton in the loop. There were some trivial matters which might be of interest: They also paint the onetime first lady and New York senator as … [Read more...] about Second Monthly Release Of Clinton Email Primarily Deals With Mundane Matters
Macy’s Dumps Donald Trump Over “Disparaging” Comments About Mexicans
MACY'S DUMPS DONALD TRUMP: Macy's has announced that it is cutting ties with GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump over racist comments he made about Mexican immigrants during his campaign launch speech. Macy's statement on Donald Trump: "Macy’s is a company that stands for diversity and inclusion. We have no tolerance for discrimination in any form. We welcome all … [Read more...] about Macy’s Dumps Donald Trump Over “Disparaging” Comments About Mexicans
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Donald Trump Enter Republican Presidential Race
Donald Trump Enter Republican Presidential Race by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST: --Donald Trump returns fire over racist remark backlash with a US$500 million lawsuit --Iowa poll: After New Hampshire, Trump takes second place --Donald Trump is on the rise — and that’s very bad news for the GOP --Poll: Bush, Trump rising nationally for GOP, but both trail … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Donald Trump Enter Republican Presidential Race
I Am Chris Farley: Documentary Trailer Somehow Makes SNL Clips Feel Somber
I Am Chris Farley is the newest entry in the seemingly endless SNL behind-the-scenes documentary tell-all genre. Will the Chris Farley documentary provide new insights, or will we be satisfied with the same rehashed Chris Farley anecdotes from definitive SNL texts like Live From New York (recently turned into yet another SNL documentary). Here is your… … [Read more...] about I Am Chris Farley: Documentary Trailer Somehow Makes SNL Clips Feel Somber
How Many Candidates Are Enough?
The Republican Party is trying to overwhelm the American public by presenting numerous candidates for their presidential nomination. The number is now in the mid-teens and seems to climb higher every day. Soon there may be more candidates than primary voters. The aspirants for the position include senators, ex-senators, governors, ex-governors, doctors, businessmen and a … [Read more...] about How Many Candidates Are Enough?