If anyone took the demise of Jim Crow and the election of a black president to mean that racism was dead, reports of the Justice Department on Ferguson and Philadelphia are sobering reminders that racism lives. Racism is proving as stubbornly hard to eradicate as the mythical Hydra which sprouted two new heads for every one that was cut off. Until, that is, Hercules found … [Read more...] about Why Does Racism Persist?
Clinton’s Electability Now Being Questioned
While it is far too early to make many meaningful predictions about the 2016 election, there is one safe bet--the media will concentrate on the horse race, as opposed to the issues, even at this early state. Eric Ham argues at The Hill that Jeb Bush as the edge in the electoral college over Clinton. David Atkins disagrees at The Political Animal blog, arguing that even if the … [Read more...] about Clinton’s Electability Now Being Questioned
Comedy Is Work (Guest Voice)
Comedy Is Work by Gene Perret Comedy, when it’s done correctly, appears easy, spontaneous. As television writers, we noted that irony. When we did an excellent job of writing, it appeared that we did nothing at all. I recall one time when Bob Hope was hosting his annual golf tournament in Palm Springs, he sent me a list of golfers and said, “These are the guys I’ll … [Read more...] about Comedy Is Work (Guest Voice)
Iran Was the Easy Part: Obama Takes His Nuke Deal to Congress
Now begins the hard part: selling the Iran nuclear framework agreement to a very skeptical Congress and worried allies in the Middle East. The Republican presidential candidates represent an additional hurdle for Obama, as they will rally the conservative faithful against the deal and help whip up a climate in which it will be difficult for… … [Read more...] about Iran Was the Easy Part: Obama Takes His Nuke Deal to Congress
Watch ‘Mad Men’ Season 7 Part 2 Premiere
AMC's period drama Mad Men is coming to an end with the final seven episodes of the last season premiere on Sunday, Apr. 5. The first episode of season 7 part 2 will air at 10/9c and pick up from where season 7 part 1 left off. "The shows became so much more concentrated on these… … [Read more...] about Watch ‘Mad Men’ Season 7 Part 2 Premiere
Georgia official: we’ve “addressed” issue of teacher saying those who voted for Obama aren’t Christians
After allegations that a school teacher told her students that "any parent who supports [Obama] is not a Christian," officials insist that they have "addressed" the issue. Dublin City Schools Superintendent Chuck Ledbetter told NBC affiliate WMGT that "we're always going to address our issues and learn and move forward and grow." He did not tell either NBC or … [Read more...] about Georgia official: we’ve “addressed” issue of teacher saying those who voted for Obama aren’t Christians
Bruni on Bigotry and the Bible
Frank Bruni offers notes on bigotry and the Bible in The New York Times. The drama in Indiana last week and the larger debate over so-called religious freedom laws in other states portray homosexuality and devout Christianity as forces in fierce collision. They’re not — at least not in several prominent denominations, which have come to a new understanding of what the … [Read more...] about Bruni on Bigotry and the Bible
From Submissive To Rebel: The Evolution Of Christ In Cinema
With the evolution of cinema, the figure of Jesus Christ depicted in film has changed dramatically. In the most popular Hollywood movies of the 50s and 60s, Jesus was usually depicted as the kindest man on Earth: someone who would never get angry, would always -- metaphorically speaking -- turn the other cheek when slapped, and… … [Read more...] about From Submissive To Rebel: The Evolution Of Christ In Cinema
California Water Shortage Raises Concerns Over Water-hogging Uses Including Fracking and Major Development Projects
California Water Shortage Raises Concerns Over Water-hogging Uses Including Fracking and Major Development Projects By Miriam Raftery April 3, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – The Governor’s order imposing mandatory water cuts of 25% statewide amid this fourth year of drought has prompted media reports asking why water-hogging uses are still being allowed. With wells … [Read more...] about California Water Shortage Raises Concerns Over Water-hogging Uses Including Fracking and Major Development Projects
Freedom Isn’t a Zero-Sum Game
Freedom Isn't a Zero-Sum Game By Tina Dupuy It's firmly in the Christian ethos to identify as being persecuted. Jesus stood up to the establishment and was tortured and murdered for it. To be a Christian is to worship a martyr. So it's been easy for America's religious leaders and politicians to convince the devout they too are under assault. That in a country of 300 … [Read more...] about Freedom Isn’t a Zero-Sum Game
Cartoon: Easter
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Some in Israel question Netanyahu’s strategy on rejecting Iran accord
Some in Israel question Netanyahu's strategy on rejecting Iran accord JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned again on Friday that Israel would not accept the terms of a framework agreement reached with Iran to curb its nuclear program. But Netanyahu's defiance on a deal that was generally getting good marks from nuclear experts around the world was also raising … [Read more...] about Some in Israel question Netanyahu’s strategy on rejecting Iran accord
Cartoon: Terrorism and The Thinker
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Pennsylvania School is Flushed by a Problem
Ten-year-old Kaitlyn Montgomery, a fourth grade student at Park Elementary School in Munhall, Pa., now has access to that school’s restrooms. Like most schools, Park Elementary has separate restrooms for male and female staff and faculty, and separate restrooms for boys and girls. The staff and faculty restrooms are on the first floor. The restrooms for boys and girls … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania School is Flushed by a Problem
The Jeb myth, destroyed
Oh, that nice guy is running. Not like his brother George, Jeb is (isn't he?) smarter and milder and seems to have decent friends. No Cheney on the horizon. Jeb is not an inarticulate crum-bum. Not surrounded by crum-bums. Not with a history of heavy drinking and mistreating dames. Nice, middle-of-the-road Republican with lower-key religious practices. Too bad: turns … [Read more...] about The Jeb myth, destroyed
‘The Last Supper’ – Once More, With a Smile
[icopyright one button toolbar] The Last Supper is one of the most revered and moving events that took place two millennia ago during a week we now call the Holy Week. In his “On the Trail of the Last Supper,” Philip McCouat describes this event perhaps best as follows: According to Christian belief, on the evening before Jesus died, he gathered his Apostles … [Read more...] about ‘The Last Supper’ – Once More, With a Smile
Affordable Care Act Contributed To Saving Around 50,000 Lives
Washington Post Fact Checker Glenn Kessler is often very quick to give out those Pinocchios, often hitting Obama when statements have exceptions which go beyond what would be expected to be included in a political speech. Therefore I was pleased to see that he gave a rare Geppetto Checkmark for Obama's statement on the 5th anniversary of The Affordable Care Act that the ACE is … [Read more...] about Affordable Care Act Contributed To Saving Around 50,000 Lives
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder Says He Will Veto RFRA Legislation
Following the uproar over the RFRA legislation in Indiana, the legislature has added LGBT protections, but some are arguing that the protections are not sufficient. At least we should not have to worry about this in Michigan. While the far right does dominate the legislature, Governor Rick Snyder wants to stay far away from anything which will interfere with economic recovery … [Read more...] about Michigan Governor Rick Snyder Says He Will Veto RFRA Legislation
Hypocrisy Springs Eternal
Listen: Iran Accuses U.S. of Lying About New Nuke Agreement Adam Kredo / Washington Free Beacon LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Just hours after the announcement of what the United States characterized as a historic agreement with Iran over its nuclear program, the country's leading negotiator lashed out at the Obama administration for lying … Wait a minute! The WHOLE … [Read more...] about Hypocrisy Springs Eternal
World Reacts to Iran Deal
World Reacts to Iran Deal In the immediate aftermath of the announcement Thursday by Iran and world powers that negotiations had resulted in a framework to curb Iran’s nuclear program, many leaders praised it as an important step, while media personalities and individuals around the world began flooding social media with their own reactions. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry … [Read more...] about World Reacts to Iran Deal