She was the wife of Steve Allen and the sister of Audrey Meadows of "The Honeymooners". In her own right, she was nominated for three Emmys and was a panelist on "I've Got a Secret". Born in China to missionary parents, Meadows got her start in the movies, appearing opposite Katherine Hepburn in the 1946 film… … [Read more...] about Jayne Meadows Dead At 95
GOP candidates against the tide on gay marriage
WASHINGTON -- No one can be certain which way the Supreme Court will rule on gay marriage, but the direction of history's arrow is plain for all to see -- except, apparently, the Republican candidates for president. Actually, the very fact that the court is hearing arguments on the issue this week seems to telegraph how the justices are leaning. Prior rulings have been … [Read more...] about GOP candidates against the tide on gay marriage
Are Riots The Only Way To Provoke Meaningful Police Reform?
This correspondent abhors violence in any form, let alone what is happening on the streets of Baltimore. But he concludes that civil unrest may be the only way to provoke meaningful and lasting police reform, including an end to the rampant brutality that has been part and parcel of policing in Baltimore and too many other big American cities. (It is highly likely that in the … [Read more...] about Are Riots The Only Way To Provoke Meaningful Police Reform?
Why I love Cinema: Interstellar
The best thing anyone can do to increase your enjoyment of a film is to dampen your expectations. Hype will fuck up your enjoyment of... anything. So, there is a certain amount of irony with me writing this piece. Everyone I spoke to in regards to Interstellar said it was another Nolan disappointment. For someone who didn’t care for Insomnia and felt damn near offended by … [Read more...] about Why I love Cinema: Interstellar
Baltimore Riots: ‘It’s Still Total Chaos Out There’ (Guest Voice)
'It's Still Total Chaos Out There' BALTIMORE -- The city was burning, and Curtis Moore had to hightail it to work. The 72-year-old lifelong Baltimore resident said he witnessed a mob assaulting white people on Monday night as they looted a shoe store about four blocks from the DoubleTree hotel where he serves as a concierge. “They were assaulting White Anglo-Saxon Protestants… … [Read more...] about Baltimore Riots: ‘It’s Still Total Chaos Out There’ (Guest Voice)
No Baltimore Riots (Guest Editorial)
No 'Baltimore riots' The following editorial is to appear in the Baltimore Sun on Tuesday, April 28: ——— Our hearts go out to the family of Freddie Gray, who not only had to bury a loved one but also to cope with the fact that a small number of the thousands who have marched in the streets of Baltimore… … [Read more...] about No Baltimore Riots (Guest Editorial)
Cartoon: Bruce Jenner
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‘State Of Emergency’ In Baltimore
Maryland's governor declared a state of emergency Monday evening as clashes in Baltimore turned increasingly chaotic. Gov. Larry Hogan called the National Guard into action and Baltimore police urged parents to get their children off the streets as groups of teenagers wielding bricks, sticks and bottles swarmed parts of downtown. Hogan condemned the looting and acts… … [Read more...] about ‘State Of Emergency’ In Baltimore
Death Toll Nears 3,900 in Nepal Earthquake
Death Toll Nears 3,900 The death toll from the magnitude-7.8 earthquake that ravaged Nepal on Saturday has risen to nearly 3,900 people, CNN reported Monday morning. The number is expected to rise throughout the day as rescuers reach more remote villages where the extent of the destruction is unknown. Meanwhile, a magnitude-5.1 earthquake was reported Monday morning on the … [Read more...] about Death Toll Nears 3,900 in Nepal Earthquake
Is democracy unraveling?
WASHINGTON -- The world's democracies, perhaps especially our own, face a peculiar set of contradictions that are undermining faith in public endeavor and unraveling old loyalties. There is a decline of trust in traditional political parties but also a rise in partisanship. A broad desire for governments to reduce the levels of economic insecurity and expand opportunity … [Read more...] about Is democracy unraveling?
Another ‘Serious’ Argument Against Same-Sex Marriage
[icopyright one button toolbar] I have recently started to use satire to illustrate, accentuate and exaggerate what I feel are outrageous stances on social and political issues. Often I quote my favorite satirist, Andy Borowitz, but sometimes I try my hand at it -- admittedly a risky undertaking when there are so many well-known and excellent satirical publications and … [Read more...] about Another ‘Serious’ Argument Against Same-Sex Marriage
George W. Bush Trashes President Obama on ISIS and Iran
Oh, the irony. Former president George W. Bush trashed President Obama on Iran and ISIS during a meeting with the Republican Jewish Coalition on Saturday. He opined that Obama had America in retreat mode on the world stage and that he was too soft on Iran and ISIS. Um, remember "Mission Accomplished?" More from Bloomberg: According to the attendee's transcription, Bush … [Read more...] about George W. Bush Trashes President Obama on ISIS and Iran
Another Achilles’ Heel for Ted Cruz
Josh Marshall points out another one on Talking Points Memo. While there's no doubt Cruz is a dyed in the wool conservative, he is also pretty transparently a major bullshit artist. While it is not clear that he is really more conservative than several of the other GOP presidential aspirants, his strategy has been to keep finding rhetorical points and symbolic battles to … [Read more...] about Another Achilles’ Heel for Ted Cruz
Beaver’s Breath and No Bra: Adam Sandler Film Controversy
Santa Fe -- Spoiler alert: Adam Sandler’s new Netflix film “The Ridiculous Six” contains low-brow humour that many people will find offensive. Native Americans in particular may consider Sandler’s jokes demeaning. That might not be a surprise for Sandler’s fans, but as many as twelve Native American actors walked off the set of Sandler’s film on… … [Read more...] about Beaver’s Breath and No Bra: Adam Sandler Film Controversy
SciFi Weekend: The Americans Season Finale; Arrow; Orphan Black; Hannibal
The season finale of The Americans felt more like a mid-season break, consistent with the earlier statements from the producers that they were carrying the plot threads from the third season into the fourth. This makes good sense as shows such as Homeland have shown how easy it might be to use up the story lines which really propel a show and then have to search for a reason to … [Read more...] about SciFi Weekend: The Americans Season Finale; Arrow; Orphan Black; Hannibal
Political Limbo: Cruz warns of ‘liberal fascism’ targeting Christians
Texas Senator Ted Cruz is warning conservatives about extremism. That's like the pot calling the pot a pot. Cruz -- who believes "nuance" is a as filthy a word as the word "moderate" -- is warning that "liberal fascism" is targeting Christians. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Saturday said Democrats had gone to extremes in their persecution of Christians. “Today’s … [Read more...] about Political Limbo: Cruz warns of ‘liberal fascism’ targeting Christians
Ghost sightings may be caused by mind-altering mold
Most of us know someone, or know someone who knows someone, who has 'seen a ghost.' Most of them are reasonably down-to-earth, level-headed people. And yet, despite all the movies, the stories and the checking the closet every night and sleeping with the light on (what? Just me?), it is difficult for the scientific mind to… … [Read more...] about Ghost sightings may be caused by mind-altering mold
More than 2,200 Dead in Nepal Earthquake: Massive Aftershock Rocks Nepal
Massive Aftershock Rocks Nepal As rescue efforts continued more than a day after a massive 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Nepal, the death toll crossed 2,200 and was expected to rise, according to reports. Meanwhile, another aftershock hit the region Sunday afternoon, triggering panic in the devastated region, and fresh avalanches on Mount Everest. Sunday afternoon’s … [Read more...] about More than 2,200 Dead in Nepal Earthquake: Massive Aftershock Rocks Nepal
President Barack Obama’s Complete Comedy Routine 2015 White House Correspondents’ Dinner (Video)
Here's President Barack Obama's compelete comedy routine at the 2015 White House Correspondents' Dinner: For the full transcript of the routine GO HERE. Here's how The Hill framed it. … [Read more...] about President Barack Obama’s Complete Comedy Routine 2015 White House Correspondents’ Dinner (Video)
Cartoon: Koch Bulimia
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