Nine years before being indicted on financial charges -- reportedly an attempt to cover up sexual misconduct involving a male high school student -- Dennis Hastert spent his last few months as House speaker alternately promoting himself as a defender of child welfare and fending off accusations that he helped cover up another Republican's gay sexual… … [Read more...] about Hastert Promoted Himself As Crusader Against Child Abuse
Cartoon: FIFA Officials in Prison Garb
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Robotic butt helps medical students not make asses of themselves
Whether you used to be a student or are currently one now, odds are at one time or another you felt that your instructor was a giant butt. Medical students who work with a new robotic device created by experts at Drexel Universities and the Universities of Florida and Wisconsin certainly do, but in their case,… … [Read more...] about Robotic butt helps medical students not make asses of themselves
BREAKING: Hastert Made Payments to Hide Allegations of Sexual Misconduct From His High School Coaching Years
There are stories wrongly called "bombshells." This one, though, is a...real bombshell. The LA Times: Indicted former House Speaker Dennis Hastert was paying an individual from his past to conceal sexual misconduct, two federal law enforcement officials said Friday. One of the officials, who would not speak publicly about the federal charges in Chicago, said … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Hastert Made Payments to Hide Allegations of Sexual Misconduct From His High School Coaching Years
Gallup Poll: Americans Choose “Pro-Choice” for First Time in Seven Years
Here's yet another sign of how conservative Republicans who have taken over the Republican Party appear to be going against the American public's trending -- and younger voters. For the first time since 2008, Gallup finds, more Americans choose "pro choice" over "pro life." To sum it up, it's most likely due to a)losing an argument b)losing an argument by not trying to alter … [Read more...] about Gallup Poll: Americans Choose “Pro-Choice” for First Time in Seven Years
Decreased U.S. Border Crossings, Increased Migration in Europe
Meanwhile, in Europe: A study in contrasts. In the United States, despite what some partisans may say, illegal immigration numbers are way down. In Europe, the European Union is trying to cope with a massive influx of migrants and is considering quotas due to major pressures migration is placing on Italy and Greece. In the US. Take any talk about a huge increase … [Read more...] about Decreased U.S. Border Crossings, Increased Migration in Europe
Combined Tackle: The Fan-Driven Effort To Keep the Chargers in San Diego (Video)
The big story in San Diego is the effort by many San Diegans particularly the fan group Save Our Bolts working with city officials to keep the Chargers in San Diego as two Los Angeles County cities offer the Chargers impressive stadium plans. Next week the city and the Chargers will sit down to negotiate. This video is really well done -- and offers a solid overview of the … [Read more...] about Combined Tackle: The Fan-Driven Effort To Keep the Chargers in San Diego (Video)
Regarding the Islamic State, what would Republicans do?
WASHINGTON -- Critics of the way President Obama is dealing with the Islamic State should be required to specify what alternative steps they would take -- and how their strategies would make a difference. Republican presidential candidates are unanimous in charging that Obama's handling of Iraq and Syria has been all wrong. But when pressed to lay out a specific plan of … [Read more...] about Regarding the Islamic State, what would Republicans do?
The hydra that is radical Islam (Guest Voice)
The hydra that is radical Islam by Caren Besner BOYNTON BEACH, Florida (SDONA) — In classical Greek mythology , the Lernaean hydra was an enormous hideous serpent with numerous heads that ravaged the area around Lerna in the Peloponnese. According to legend, its very breath was so poisonous that whomever came into contact with it fell dead. The legendary hero Hercules, … [Read more...] about The hydra that is radical Islam (Guest Voice)
Ex-House Speaker Dennis Hastert indicted: Prosecutors Say He Lied to FBI
CHICAGO — Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert has been indicted on federal charges alleging he agreed to pay $3.5 million in apparent hush money to a longtime acquaintance, then lied to the FBI when asked about suspicious cash withdrawals from several banks, federal prosecutors said. The stunning indictment of the longtime Republican powerhouse alleged he… … [Read more...] about Ex-House Speaker Dennis Hastert indicted: Prosecutors Say He Lied to FBI
Cartoon: Corruption World Cup
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Vladimir Putin Accuses U.S. of Trying to Take Russia’s World Cup
Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the United States of interfering with soccer and hinted at the government's attempt to invalidate his country's successful bid to host the 2018 World Cup in the wake of the 47-count indictment that the Department of Justice handed on Wednesday to 14 top officials. During a televised interview, the Russian leader… … [Read more...] about Vladimir Putin Accuses U.S. of Trying to Take Russia’s World Cup
Clinton Foundation Donors And Weapons Deals At Clinton State Department, Plus How The Clintons Channel Their Inner Mitt Romney
Clinton apologists who fool themselves, or try to fool others, that the scandals do not matter might at some point need to reconsider whether it really makes sense for a political party to nominate a candidate with so much dirty laundry. These are not simply attacks from Fox or other right wing sources. This is news from The New York Times, AP, Reuters, McClatchy, ABC News, NBC … [Read more...] about Clinton Foundation Donors And Weapons Deals At Clinton State Department, Plus How The Clintons Channel Their Inner Mitt Romney
‘Draw Muhammad’ contest planned in Phoenix
It was inevitable we'd see more of these. And in this story you're impressed not with this being held but by the response of the local Islamic group: An Phoenix area anti-Muslim activist is planning a "draw Muhammad" cartoon contest and rally in Phoenix on Friday. The event is being dubbed a "Freedom of Speech Rally" and comes three weeks after a similar event in … [Read more...] about ‘Draw Muhammad’ contest planned in Phoenix
Ireland’s ‘social revolution’
BOSTON -- Consider the stunned disbelief, perhaps of a somewhat aggressive sort, that would have greeted anyone who might have told a tavern crowd in Dorchester or Southie three decades ago that Ireland would be the first nation in the world to approve gay marriage by popular vote. It is a mark of how much has changed in such a short time that Ireland's vote for gay … [Read more...] about Ireland’s ‘social revolution’
NYT Article Blows Hole in Case Against Obamacare
Ezra Klein summarizes the New York Times article that "blows a hole in the case against Obamacare" on vox.com. In Tuesday's New York Times, Robert Pear — probably the best-sourced reporter on Obamacare — retraced his steps and conducted interviews "with more than two dozen Democrats and Republicans involved in writing the law." His conclusion: "None supported the contention of … [Read more...] about NYT Article Blows Hole in Case Against Obamacare
The Return of the Sweater Vest
In 2012, former Senator Rick Santorum emerged from a crowded field of candidates from the Republican primary season to challenge Mitt Romney for the nomination. The field included a black man who was an early conservative favorite (Herman Cain) and luminaries Rick Perry and Newt Gingrich, and even a Paul - Congressman Ron, not Senator Rand. After numerous implosions, both due … [Read more...] about The Return of the Sweater Vest
Bernie Sanders Answers Questions And NBC Advises Not To Count Him Out
Bernie Sanders held a rally in Vermont to kick off his campaign last night. Earlier Sanders answered ten questions from MSNBC--almost as many questions Hillary Clinton has answered in her entire campaign to date. Some excerpts, which show that while on the left of our political spectrum, he is still not out to destroy our market system as conservatives are bound to … [Read more...] about Bernie Sanders Answers Questions And NBC Advises Not To Count Him Out
Bill Moyers: “The Challenge of Journalism… Is to Survive in the Pressure Cooker of Plutocracy” (Guest Voice)
“The Challenge of Journalism… Is to Survive in the Pressure Cooker of Plutocracy” by Bill Moyers The following remarks were made by Bill Moyers at the presentation of the Helen Bernstein Book Awards for Excellence in Journalism. The ceremony took place at the New York Public Library on May 26, 2015. Thank you for allowing me to share this evening with you. I’m … [Read more...] about Bill Moyers: “The Challenge of Journalism… Is to Survive in the Pressure Cooker of Plutocracy” (Guest Voice)
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Iraq’s Brave Army
Iraq's Brave Army by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST: Iraq army held 10-to-1 advantage during Ramadi defeat, sources say What's wrong with the Iraqi army? Kurdish Leader Barzani: Iraq's 'Sectarian Army' Led to ISIS Gains Litany of problems keep Iraqi army weak Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon artists for his outstanding … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Iraq’s Brave Army