WASHINGTON -- Michael Brown's death was part of a tragic and unacceptable pattern: Police officers in the United States shoot and kill civilians in shockingly high numbers. How many killings are there each year? No one can say for sure, because police departments don't want us to know. According to the FBI's Uniform Crime Report, in 2013 there were 461 "justifiable … [Read more...] about The question we can’t answer
Police group wants Rams players disciplined for “hands-up” gesture; NFL says they won’t be punished
Five St. Louis Rams players took the field for Sunday's game against the Raiders in St. Louis with their hands raised. It was to show their support for protesters in Ferguson, Mo., and around the country who are angered that former police officer Darren Wilson was not indicted by a grand jury for the killing of… … [Read more...] about Police group wants Rams players disciplined for “hands-up” gesture; NFL says they won’t be punished
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Black Friday in Ferguson
Black Friday in Ferguson by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST: --Ferguson won't heal --Obama resists demands to curtail police militarisation calling instead for improved officer training --Ferguson, Racism and Higher Education --Ferguson Decision Shows the Brutality of Racism Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon artists for his … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Black Friday in Ferguson
Immigration Action is Opportunity to ‘Get Right with the Law’ (Guest Voice)
Immigration Action an Opportunity to ‘Get Right with the Law’ By Everard Meade After months of speculation, President Obama finally announced a sweeping executive action on immigration, which could potentially protect nearly 5 million undocumented immigrants from deportation. In order to qualify, undocumented immigrants must have been here for more than five years, have … [Read more...] about Immigration Action is Opportunity to ‘Get Right with the Law’ (Guest Voice)
FBI to American military: social media could set up you up for ISIS attack
[icopyright one button toolbar] Beware of social media. Be careful when communicating online. That's part of the warning the FBI has issued to the American military which fears ISIS could inspire or order attacks on the U.S military: The FBI on Sunday issued the strongest warning to date about possible attacks by the ISIS terrorist group against the U.S. military … [Read more...] about FBI to American military: social media could set up you up for ISIS attack
GOP Staffer Elizabeth Lauten Resigns Over Sasha & Malia Obama Facebook Attack
[icopyright one button toolbar] ELIZABETH LAUTEN RESIGNS: GOP staffer Elizabeth Lauten says she is 'resigning today' following her controversial comments about Sasha and Malia Obama -- CNN reports. In case you forgot, here's a screenshot of Elizabeth Lauten's Facebook rant attacking the teenagers: Now let's see if Elizabeth Lauten's boss, Rep. Stephen Fincher, … [Read more...] about GOP Staffer Elizabeth Lauten Resigns Over Sasha & Malia Obama Facebook Attack
Gorbachev: West ‘Resigned’ to Crimea’s Return to Russia (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Russia)
[icopyright one button toolbar] Upon his return from celebrations in Germany for the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, former USSR President Mikhail Gorbachev gave this somewhat testy interview with Komsomolskaya Pravda, in which he is defensive over accusations that he 'lost' the Soviet Union. He discusses where it all went wrong with the United States, … [Read more...] about Gorbachev: West ‘Resigned’ to Crimea’s Return to Russia (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Russia)
Note for Steven Moffat on How to Improve ‘Doctor Who’
[icopyright one button toolbar] To Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat As arrogant as it might be for me (who's never created anything as amazing as the work you've done with Doctor Who) to say, most fans I've talked to have agreed wholeheartedly that although Peter Capaldi has been brilliant as the Doctor since his debut in series eight, the episodes this series have … [Read more...] about Note for Steven Moffat on How to Improve ‘Doctor Who’
15 new films you’ll want to see this December
Nazis! Ghouls! Orcs! Kim Jong-un! Creepy hunters with sexist leers! What would the holiday movie season be without them? It's the rush to the finish line, and the start of serious campaigning for awards season kudos, as 15-odd titles make their way to movie screens — and more than 15-odd if you happen to live in… … [Read more...] about 15 new films you’ll want to see this December
‘The imperial Congress’
WASHINGTON -- President Obama issued a veto threat last week against a corporate tax-cutting orgy that promised the world to many powerful interests but did little for the middle class and nothing for low-income Americans. The president's move was singularly useful. It should be a sign of things to come. The widespread pessimism about the next two years in Washington is … [Read more...] about ‘The imperial Congress’
JOURNAL: THE SAD BAD NEWS FOR THE IMMIGRANT BASHERS FROM THE GOP
[icopyright one button toolbar] I think back about the sunset to the west, the red sun dropping down into the forest across the road. I'm a child on the cement stoop in the boon docks of N'orthn Indianer. I am en-wondered by seeing this beauty of light going down into the dark fingers of the trees... a forest that cannot hold the sun forever. It will rise. Again and again. … [Read more...] about JOURNAL: THE SAD BAD NEWS FOR THE IMMIGRANT BASHERS FROM THE GOP
Did GOP Staffer Elizabeth Lauten Criticize These Females for Their ‘Dress’ & Demeanor
[icopyright one button toolbar] ...or is it just the young teen daughters of First Lady and current President of the United States, Sasha and Malia? Who I think are lovely and composed and dressed like many a young woman today. FIRST VOLLEY Elizabeth Lauten, communications director for Rep. Stephen Fincher (R-TN), had written this attacking the two girls who actually … [Read more...] about Did GOP Staffer Elizabeth Lauten Criticize These Females for Their ‘Dress’ & Demeanor
SciFi Weekend: Star Wars; Independence Day 2; Jurassic World; The Flash; Arrow; Supergirl; Gotham; Agent Carter; Constantine; Doctor Who; Selfie; Frozen
[icopyright one button toolbar] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMOVFvcNfvE There has been a lot of news on sequels to classic science fiction movies. The teaser for Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens (video above) has received considerable attention, and has led to more speculation as to the movie and the future of the Star Wars universe. There might not be that much … [Read more...] about SciFi Weekend: Star Wars; Independence Day 2; Jurassic World; The Flash; Arrow; Supergirl; Gotham; Agent Carter; Constantine; Doctor Who; Selfie; Frozen
Triumph in the Baja 1000 for the HeartGift Racing Team
[icopyright one button toolbar] This is the classic story of how not finishing first -- or second, or third -- or not even technically completing a racing event can still represent a triumph and be a touching story of true grit, determination and, above all, of selfless devotion to a cause. That is exactly what happened a couple of weeks ago in the "badlands" of Baja … [Read more...] about Triumph in the Baja 1000 for the HeartGift Racing Team
Romney, again? Absolutely, say lots of GOP voters
WASHINGTON — Republican voters sure like nostalgia in their presidential candidates. A Quinnipiac University poll released Wednesday found Republicans "want 2012 presidential nominee Mitt Romney back in the game." They put him atop the leader board among possible 2016 Republican presidential candidates, as nearly 1 in 5 mentioned him as their top choice. Next was another… … [Read more...] about Romney, again? Absolutely, say lots of GOP voters
GOP Staffer Elizabeth Lauten Apologizes for Vicious Attack on Sasha & Malia Obama
[icopyright one button toolbar] Elizabeth Lauten, communications director for Rep. Stephen Fincher (R-TN), apologized for viciously attacking Sasha and Malia Obama in a Facebook rant for not "showing a little class" and not dressing "like you deserve respect and not a spot at the bar." This all stems from their appearance at the White House turkey pardoning ceremony. Yeah, … [Read more...] about GOP Staffer Elizabeth Lauten Apologizes for Vicious Attack on Sasha & Malia Obama
North Carolina Study Looks At Republican Advantage Due To Gerrymandering
[icopyright one button toolbar] Republicans control both houses of Congress but this does not mean that they represent a majority of the voters. They control the Senate due to small Republican states having the same number of Senators as larger Democratic states. Republicans benefit in the House due to the concentration of Democrats in urban areas, leading to Democrats … [Read more...] about North Carolina Study Looks At Republican Advantage Due To Gerrymandering
Republicans Plan To Use Increased Power After Midterms To Restrict Access To Abortion
[icopyright one button toolbar] Remember how the Republicans talked about down playing social issues going into the midterm elections? Now that they are in office, the party of limited government is returning to its agenda of using big government to impose its views upon others. Politco reports on The coming wave of anti-abortion laws–New GOP state legislatures will … [Read more...] about Republicans Plan To Use Increased Power After Midterms To Restrict Access To Abortion
Perceptions of Reality— And a Failure to Indict
by Walter Brasch She quietly walked into the classroom and stood there, just inside the door, against a wall. The professor, his back to her, continued his lecture, unaware of her presence until his students’ eyes began focusing upon her rather than him. “Yes?” he asked, turning to her. Just “Yes.” Nothing more. “You shouldn’t have done it,” she said peacefully. He … [Read more...] about Perceptions of Reality— And a Failure to Indict
Broadway Records to Release the Original Soundtrack of NBC’s Peter Pan LIVE!
NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Preparing to sprinkle fairy dust across America, NBC presents " Peter Pan Live!" a bold new television production of the iconic Broadway musical on December 4th. The Original Soundtrack of the NBC Television Event will be released by Broadway Records™ and is now available for pre-order on the Broadway… … [Read more...] about Broadway Records to Release the Original Soundtrack of NBC’s Peter Pan LIVE!