How many people vote matters, but so does their age. Scott Eisen/Getty Images Jan Leighley, American University School of Public Affairs Midterm elections typically have lower voter turnout than presidential elections, but there is another crucial difference beyond just how many people vote: how old they are. If past turnout patterns hold in … [Read more...] about Young voters are more likely to skip midterm elections than presidential races
FETTERMAN-OZ DEBATE (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
Did you watch the debate between Pennsylvania Senate candidates Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Mehmet Crudites Oz? Did you at least watch the highlights? If so, did you mute or turn away out of the sheer awkwardness of it all? I watched the highlights and I wanted to turn away. It was painful and uncomfortable for me. Let’s face facts, my liberal friends. Fetterman … [Read more...] about FETTERMAN-OZ DEBATE (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
RISHI SUNAK AND BIRTHER IN THE UK (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Rishi Sunak is the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. While many are celebrating tha he's the first nonwhite person to lead the four nations, he’s still a Tory with the same Tory policies that put the UK into a greater recession than the U.S. is experiencing, torpedoed the London stock exchange, and limited the last PM to 45 days. Sunak is promising his focus will be … [Read more...] about RISHI SUNAK AND BIRTHER IN THE UK (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Jewish Trivia Quiz: Antisemitism
By Mark D. Zimmerman Donald Trump has come under criticism for recent comments he made about the Jewish community that some viewed as antisemitic. He noted on his social media platform Truth Social that “U.S. Jews have to get their act together and appreciate what they have in Israel – Before it is too late!” He added, “No President has done more for Israel than I have. … [Read more...] about Jewish Trivia Quiz: Antisemitism
The Blessing Of Having Old School Political Insiders In Charge
by Thomas Hoffmann If there is one thing Presidents Trump and Obama have in common, they both ran on a platform of being “outsiders.” In 2008 then Governor Romney spoke about an obstacle McCain and Clinton both faced. Romney stated that the American people did not believe an “insider” could bring true change to Washington. Romney was right, the public did believe this. … [Read more...] about The Blessing Of Having Old School Political Insiders In Charge
Community Safety and Mental Health
The primary responsibility of any government is to provide safety for its citizens from external and internal threats. This obligation came to mind recently with an article in the New York Times Metropolitan Section. A forty year old white woman was walking her dog in Prospect Park in Brooklyn around six in the morning when she was attacked by a Black man with dreadlocks who … [Read more...] about Community Safety and Mental Health
Sunak is on thin ice but early reactions to Britain’s new Prime Minister are hopeful
Rishi Sunak, a Briton of Indian origin, has become Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. At 42, he is the youngest prime minister in 200 years and the first of non-white origin. Also, he may be the richest prime minister with a worth of $830 million according to a Sunday Times list, which is more than the late Queen Elizabeth’s documented wealth. There is some irony in … [Read more...] about Sunak is on thin ice but early reactions to Britain’s new Prime Minister are hopeful
WHERE ARE YOU MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., WHEN WE NEED YOU?
by Don Hermann We need you desperately. America needs you. The world needs you. When you died, so many things died with you. You wouldn’t have watched the deterioration of people’s rights. You would have taken some action. You would have mobilized people. All colors. And all races. You would have been relentless. You would have had rallies at State Legislatures. You … [Read more...] about WHERE ARE YOU MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., WHEN WE NEED YOU?
Pit bulls went from America’s best friend to public enemy – now they’re slowly coming full circle
A pit bull is not an official breed – it’s an umbrella term for a type of dog. Barbara Rich via Getty Images Colin Dayan, Vanderbilt University As recently as 50 years ago, the pit bull was America’s favorite dog. Pit bulls were everywhere. They were popular in advertising and used to promote the joys of pet-and-human friendship. Nipper on the RCA … [Read more...] about Pit bulls went from America’s best friend to public enemy – now they’re slowly coming full circle
Steve Schmidt on Kevin McCarthy
Except for what I read, hear and see, I know little about Kevin McCarthy. However, what I read, hear and see about the Republican Speaker-of-the-House-wannabe is not pretty. Since this is The Moderate Voice, it is only fair to look at what his friends are saying about him. It so happens that a (former Republican) friend of McCarthy just penned a piece about the … [Read more...] about Steve Schmidt on Kevin McCarthy
SOFT ON CRIME IS A CRIME
by Don Hermann The Republicans got it right. They should know as well as anybody. If there’s anything the Republicans are good at is saying NO to issues that could be helpful and then campaign that the particular problem is the fault of the Democrats. The Democrats main issue is their marketing. They don’t establish PRIORITIES. They don’t respond quickly enough to obvious … [Read more...] about SOFT ON CRIME IS A CRIME
LIZ V. LETTUCE (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
I didn’t know what I was going to draw this morning and sat at my drawing table with my iPad open while I considered my options. I had already created and dated the canvas I was going to draw on in Procreate, but I just didn’t have the idea yet. I considered using an idea I wrote last week for CNN, which I really like, but thought maybe a few other issues should take … [Read more...] about LIZ V. LETTUCE (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
UK prime minister forced from office amid economic turmoil, chaos in parliament and a party in tatters
Another prime minister shown the door. Rob Pinney/Getty Images Garret Martin, American University School of International Service The U.K. government is in tatters after Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned on Oct. 20, 2022 – the second leader to be forced out in mere months. It follows an economic mess largely of her own making that resulted in U-turns, … [Read more...] about UK prime minister forced from office amid economic turmoil, chaos in parliament and a party in tatters
On this day: The Saturday Night Massacre
Nixon's 20 October 1973 temper tantrum, the Saturday Night Massacre, did not stop the release of his secret tape recordings about the Watergate break-in. On Saturday night, 20 October 1973, President Richard M. Nixon "discharged" Watergate Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox, an event now known as the Saturday Night Massacre. Nixon "also abolished the office of the special … [Read more...] about On this day: The Saturday Night Massacre
Quote of the Day: Donald Trump on GOP Senate candidate in Colorado
Our quote of the day comes from former President Donald Trump blasting the GOP's U.S. Senate candidate Joe O’Dea in Colorado on Truth Social ater O'Shea said he wouldn't support Trump for the 2024 Republican nomination or a second term as President: In a post on his social media site, Trump labeled O’Dea a “RINO,” or “Republican in name only,” and said that “MAGA doesn’t … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Donald Trump on GOP Senate candidate in Colorado
Iranian drones used by Russia in Ukraine show that there’s already one victor in that war: Iran
Ukrainian rescuers work at the site of a Kyiv residential building destroyed by a drone that local authorities consider to be Iranian-made. Oleksii Chumachenko/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Aaron Pilkington, University of Denver The war in Ukraine is helping one country achieve its foreign policy and national security objectives, but it’s … [Read more...] about Iranian drones used by Russia in Ukraine show that there’s already one victor in that war: Iran
HONORARY WHITE GUYS (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
White racists love having black friends. Having a black friend is their “proof” they’re not racists. They love being able to say something racist and having a black friend support them with a “that’s not racist.” A lot of black public figures have figured this out and have learned to profit from it. Candace Owens is a great example. She was a liberal until she figured out there … [Read more...] about HONORARY WHITE GUYS (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
Hocus Pocus 2: The Direct To Video Spell
by Thomas Hoffman Hocus Pocus is one of the Halloween movies that can be enjoyed anytime of year, even in July (which is when it debuted). Hocus Pocus originally was a box-office flop. But over the years, it gained a cult following, and fans have been screaming for a sequel for years. They finally got one. Unfortunately, the sequel was more of a trick than treat as it did … [Read more...] about Hocus Pocus 2: The Direct To Video Spell
Why America’s Life Expectancy Is Shrinking- Not Just Covid
Life expectancy of Americans has lagged that of other industrialized nation for decades, the differences ranging from one to seven years. In addition, Americans life expectancy dropped steeply in 2020 and 2021, the greatest two year drop in the last century. As of 2022, average life expectancy in Japan was 84.82 years, 87.8 for women and 81.7 for men. For the U.S. it was 78.2 … [Read more...] about Why America’s Life Expectancy Is Shrinking- Not Just Covid
Salutations, Friends, How Are You?
And then, just as Wilbur was settling down for his morning nap, he heard again the thin voice that had addressed him the night before. ‘Salutations!’ said the voice. Wilbur jumped to his feet. ‘Salu-what?’ he cried. --E.B. White, Charlotte's Web For years, the standard greeting and response we use in our culture has bothered me. The words go something like this: A. … [Read more...] about Salutations, Friends, How Are You?