Voting is considered a cornerstone of any democracy. In the United States, the Constitution places the “times, places and manner of holding elections for Senators and Representatives” in the hands of the states. In other words, voting technology decisions are in the hands of states. This very decentralized election administration system means that no state runs its elections … [Read more...] about Republicans challenge updated voting technologies, starting with Georgia one year ago
Ukraine: Can We Respectfully Say ‘Never Again’? (Updated)
UPDATE: Boris Romantschenko, depicted below and mentioned in the story, was laid to rest Thursday in a simple funeral held in haste during a lull in the bombing of his hometown of Kharkiv and attended only by four loved ones -- one of them his granddaughter, Julia Romantschenko. The Los Angeles Times has a moving article about his funeral. A survivor of the … [Read more...] about Ukraine: Can We Respectfully Say ‘Never Again’? (Updated)
What Will the 2022 Travel Season Look Like?
International travel took a major hit over the past two years. Domestic travel enjoyed a surge in popularity in 2021, but trips abroad remained out-of-reach for many Americans. However, an increasing number of travelers are preparing to head overseas and enjoy the vacation they’ve dreamed about since the pandemic began. What does this surge mean for summer travelers, and … [Read more...] about What Will the 2022 Travel Season Look Like?
VIRGINIA THOMAS REPEATEDLY PRESSED WHITE HOUSE CHIEF OF STAFF TO OVERTURN 2020 ELECTION VOTE (WITH REACTION)
Embed from Getty Images In yet another blow to a Supreme Court that has become increasingly politicized with plumetting approval ratings, the Washington Post's Bob Woodward and CBS' Robert Costa published a bombshell: Virginia "Ginni" Thomas was actively pressing White House Chief of Staff to overturn the 2020 election results and put Donald Trump into power -- way before … [Read more...] about VIRGINIA THOMAS REPEATEDLY PRESSED WHITE HOUSE CHIEF OF STAFF TO OVERTURN 2020 ELECTION VOTE (WITH REACTION)
Exxon Valdez oil spill effects still linger
On 24 March 1989, the Exxon Valdez ran aground in Prince William Sound, Alaska, causing “one of the worst oil spills” and “one of the largest environmental disasters” in the United States. Photos of 1,300 miles of pristine wilderness tarred in oil outraged the public but perhaps not as much as the cavalier attitude exhibited by Exxon executives, which would become a classic … [Read more...] about Exxon Valdez oil spill effects still linger
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A COMEDIAN AND A CLOWN (MIKE PETERS GUEST CARTOON)
Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon artists for his outstanding work as both a political and comic strip cartoonist. His favorite expression “WHAT A HOOT” certainly sums up his outlook on his life and work which are inexorably entwined. Mike’s warm, easygoing and zany demeanor is evidence that his personality matches his creative talents. As … [Read more...] about THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A COMEDIAN AND A CLOWN (MIKE PETERS GUEST CARTOON)
U.S., allies announce new Russia sanctions over Ukraine invasion
Published by ReutersBy Jarrett Renshaw and Daphne Psaledakis BRUSSELS/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States and its allies on Thursday imposed fresh sanctions on Russia, targeting dozens of Russian defense companies, hundreds of members of its parliament and the chief executive of the country's largest bank as Washington ramps up pressure on Moscow over its invasion of … [Read more...] about U.S., allies announce new Russia sanctions over Ukraine invasion
Resigned Manhattan prosecutor says Trump is guilty of “numerous” felonies
William Shakespeare wrote: "Something is rotten in the state of Denmark." Is something rotten in the city of New York? According to a highly prominent attorney who quit in protest of the Manhatten Attorney General's probe into Donald Trump, Trump is guilty of numerous felonies. Now the clamor is beginning to find out more about why Trump was seemingly given a free … [Read more...] about Resigned Manhattan prosecutor says Trump is guilty of “numerous” felonies
Dead Eyes’ Tom Hanks Episode Inspires Failures
When successful people give advice on how to live with failure, their message has already been compromised. Success disqualifies successful people from truly identifying with the perpetually, persistently unsuccessful masses. The rich man might have once been poor and the famous woman might have once been unknown, but their seasons of anonymity and languishing prospects were … [Read more...] about Dead Eyes’ Tom Hanks Episode Inspires Failures
Quote of the Day: Mo Brooks implicates Trump
Donald Trump has unendorsed one of his most loyal backers, Alabama Congressman Mo Brooks, after Brooks made the cardinal sin of saying it was time to move on from re-litigating the 2020 Presidential Election. Brooks then issued a statement which contained this tidbit directly implicating Trump in trying early on to overthrow the 2020 Presidential election: “Donald Trump … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Mo Brooks implicates Trump
PUTIN IS OUR HITLER (CARTOON)
Taliban orders girl high schools remain closed, leaving students in tears
Published by ReutersKABUL (Reuters) - The Taliban on Wednesday backtracked on their announcement that high schools would open for girls, saying they would remain closed until a plan was drawn up in accordance with Islamic law for them to reopen. Teachers and students from three high schools around the capital Kabul said girls had returned in excitement to campuses on Wednesday … [Read more...] about Taliban orders girl high schools remain closed, leaving students in tears
TALKING TO KETANJI (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
I do not expect Ketanji Brown Jackson to get a fair hearing from Republicansy. If they take their cues from Tucker Carlson, they’ll all demand to see her LSAT scores, something they didn’t request from Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, or Amy Coney Barrett. Republicans are seeking reasons to oppose confirming Jackson other than they don’t like her politics or that she was … [Read more...] about TALKING TO KETANJI (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Defending Europe: How cultural identity shapes support for Ukraine and armed resistance against Russia
Slovenia Prime Minister Janez Jansa (left), Czech Republic Prime Minister Petr Fiala (second from left) and Poland Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki (third from left) meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a visit to Kyiv on behalf of the European Council on March 16, 2022. Ukrainian Presidency/Handout/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images … [Read more...] about Defending Europe: How cultural identity shapes support for Ukraine and armed resistance against Russia
Analysis-Trump is a fundraising giant but his miserly spending raises questions
Published by ReutersBy Jason Lange and Alexandra Ulmer WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former President Donald Trump's Save America group has quickly become one of the top Republican fundraising organizations ahead of the Nov. 8 congressional elections. But so far it has been stingy with its spending on Republican efforts to win in November compared to the expenditures of other groups, … [Read more...] about Analysis-Trump is a fundraising giant but his miserly spending raises questions
THE WORST JOB IN THE WORLD (CARTOON)
Quote of the Day: The US and European debt to Ukraine
Our Quote of the Day comes from The Bulwark's William Kristol, who writes this in an article titled "A New Period of Consequences" subtitled "It's 1936 again": I wonder if we fully appreciate the heroism of the Ukrainian people and the unpayable debt we owe them for their stand. Because if President Zelensky had fled, and the government of Ukraine had collapsed or … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: The US and European debt to Ukraine
Putin, Russia and War
When the Iron Curtain finally came down in 1991, it appeared that a new dawn had arisen for mankind, with autocracy trending downward and democracy on an upswing. Certainly, China was still on an autocratic path, but its economic interdependence with America and the West offered some possibility of liberalization in the future. And with the Soviet Union having disintegrated, … [Read more...] about Putin, Russia and War
Russian Dressing (Cartoon)
PUTIN KANYE (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
I have heard that Kanye West, or Ye as he’s now going by, is a musical genius. I can’t deny or confirm he’s a musical genius because I’ve never listened to him which might be a bit weird since I’ve done a lot of cartoons on the guy. But, since I’ve heard this description from people I respect, like Trevor Noah, I’m gonna go along with it. This is unlike with Donald Trump, where … [Read more...] about PUTIN KANYE (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)