An adjudicated rapist, who was recently held liable by a jury for physically invading a woman’s bodily autonomy, has now taken it upon himself to opine about how government can control women’s bodily autonomy. Before we even begin to analyze Donald Trump’s announcement of his stance on abortion this week, we do need to stipulate it’s as worthless as soiled tissue. This guy’s … [Read more...] about TRUMP’S ABORTION PUNT
GOP threats to keep Biden off the ballot in November have no historical precedent this century
Ohio and Alabama secretaries of state give the phrase "politically motivated" new meaning. Secretaries of state in Alabama (Wes Allen-R) and Ohio (Frank LaRose-R) are threatening to keep President Joe Biden off the November ballot because the Democratic National Convention is scheduled after ballot deadlines. News organizations are treating these proclamations as though … [Read more...] about GOP threats to keep Biden off the ballot in November have no historical precedent this century
GOODBYE OJ (CARTOON)
I had settled on an idea for a cartoon on another subject when the news of O.J. Simpson’s death was announced. Of course, I dropped what I was doing and went to work on an O.J. cartoon. I had already drawn most of the cartoon when I got a better idea, but I only had to delete a portion of the artwork. It was fun. My pal Jack Ohman, a brilliant Pulitzer Prize-winning … [Read more...] about GOODBYE OJ (CARTOON)
How Iran responds to Damascus attack could determine trajectory of conflict in the Middle East
Javed Ali, University of Michigan Reports that Iran is preparing reprisal attacks following the deadly bombing of a facility that Israel claims is linked to threats against its interests have provoked fears of conflict widening in the Middle East. U.S. President Joe Biden has vowed “ironclad” support for Israel, which is widely considered to be responsible for the April … [Read more...] about How Iran responds to Damascus attack could determine trajectory of conflict in the Middle East
OH MY GOD. IT’S DIVINE DONNY
by Don Hermann Columnist How fortunate and privileged we are to have a God-Like figure amongst us. Divine Donny, 2024 years hungrily waiting for his acknowledgement. He has a unique way of making contact. Especially with women. After all, a Deity, in his eyes has certain privileges. Touching, fondling, sexual act all part of what he considers his entitlement, whether he … [Read more...] about OH MY GOD. IT’S DIVINE DONNY
Elephant tourism often involves cruelty – here are steps toward more humane, animal-friendly excursions
A tourist on National Elephant Day in Thailand. oneclearvision/Getty Images Michelle Szydlowski, Miami University Suju Kali is a 50-year-old elephant in Nepal who has been carrying tourists for over 30 years. Like many elephants I encounter through my research, Suju Kali exhibits anxiety and can be aggressive toward strangers. She suffers from … [Read more...] about Elephant tourism often involves cruelty – here are steps toward more humane, animal-friendly excursions
ABORTION RIGHTS (CARTOONS)
Trump pushes the limits of every restriction he faces – including threatening judges and their families
Donald Trump picks his targets carefully and seeks to undermine their legitimacy. AP Photo/Alex Brandon Paul M. Collins Jr., UMass Amherst Donald Trump has done it again. And again. In a series of social media posts, the former president personally attacked the daughter of the judge presiding over his criminal trial in New York state. Among … [Read more...] about Trump pushes the limits of every restriction he faces – including threatening judges and their families
Trump on abortion: overturning Roe v Wade was an “incredible achievement” but Arizona has gone “too far”
Plus a lie about support for restricting abortion access The Arizona Supreme Court has, at least temporarily, ruled that a Civil War era law banning abortion is legal, as we reported previously (here and here). On Wednesday, reporters asked presidential candidate Donald Trump "Did Arizona go too far?" while standing outside the airport terminal in Atlanta. Trump … [Read more...] about Trump on abortion: overturning Roe v Wade was an “incredible achievement” but Arizona has gone “too far”
Arizona’s Civil War-era abortion ban turns the state into “ground zero”
Updated: 10 Apr 2024, 11:00 am Pacific In case it’s not crystal clear, the GOP-appointed Arizona Supreme Court has upheld a law banning abortion passed in 1864, before statehood (1912) AND more than 50 years before women could vote (1920). How did Civil War-era doctors practice medicine? [D]octors didn’t believe in washing their hands but did believe that the body … [Read more...] about Arizona’s Civil War-era abortion ban turns the state into “ground zero”
Bollywood is playing a large supporting role in India’s elections
A man walks past posters of the film ‘PM Narendra Modi,’ a biopic on the Indian prime minister, during its launch in Mumbai, India, in 2019. AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool Preminda Jacob, University of Maryland, Baltimore County As the largest electorate in history goes to the polls in India from April 19 to June 1, 2024, political parties are seeking to … [Read more...] about Bollywood is playing a large supporting role in India’s elections
TRUMP ECLIPSE (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 TRUMP ECLIPSE (MIKE PETERS GUEST CARTOON)
Arizona Supreme Court rules near total 1864 abortion ban enforceable – sending some Republicans scrambling
The age-old question is: what would happen if a dog chasing a car finally caught it? In the wake of the Arizona Supreme Court's ruling that an abortion ban from 1864 is enforceable, Republicans are now in that position. The ruling was particularly political ill-timed for Republicans: it came one day after former President Donald Trump said his basic position on abortion is … [Read more...] about Arizona Supreme Court rules near total 1864 abortion ban enforceable – sending some Republicans scrambling
Shakey Conspiracy Theories (Cartoon and Video)
Marjorie Taylor Greene thinks Friday’s earthquake and yesterday's eclipse are signs from God. If that’s the case and God is trying to tell us something, then it should be noted that the epicenter of the earthquake was about six miles from Trump’s New Jersey BedBug and Breakfast golf course at Bedminster. A lightning bolt also hit the Statue of Liberty on Thursday. Maybe God … [Read more...] about Shakey Conspiracy Theories (Cartoon and Video)
From Reagan to Obama, presidents have left office with ‘strategic regret’ – will leaving troops in Iraq and Syria be Biden or Trump’s?
A military spouse hugs a U.S. soldier at Joint Base Langley-Eustis ahead of deployment on March 12, 2024. Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images Charles Walldorf, Wake Forest University U.S. presidents often leave the White House expressing “strategic regret” over perceived foreign policy failures. Lyndon Johnson was haunted by the Vietnam War. Bill … [Read more...] about From Reagan to Obama, presidents have left office with ‘strategic regret’ – will leaving troops in Iraq and Syria be Biden or Trump’s?
Our Plastic Dilemma
In the late 19th century, plastic was invented as a substitute for ivory in billiard balls and piano keys and was originally called celluloid. Several decades later, Bakerlite was introduced, followed by polyethylene and dozens more varieties of plastic. Manufacture and demand for plastic in various products kept ramping up, until plastic of different kinds and shapes was found … [Read more...] about Our Plastic Dilemma
Medal of Honor Tuesday: Marine Corps 1st Lt. James Elms Swett
We have all watched those breathtaking World War II air battle footages where intrepid allied fighter pilots with superb airmanship and tenacious fighting spirit hurl themselves into action against superior-in-number enemy aircraft and shoot them out of the skies. Well, several of these words are found in the Medal of Honor citation for Marine Corps Lt. James E. Swett who … [Read more...] about Medal of Honor Tuesday: Marine Corps 1st Lt. James Elms Swett
Bush 43 appointed federal judge who thinks the DOJ is picking on ‘Rise Above Movement’ White supremacists
For the second time this year, U.S. District Judge Cormac J. Carney has claimed that the Department of Justice is "selectively" charging White supremacists and not prosecuting “far-left extremist groups, such as Antifa.” Tyler Laube, 27, pleaded guilty to "punching a journalist at a pro-Trump rally in 2017." Carney sentenced Tyler Laube to time served, his 35 days in … [Read more...] about Bush 43 appointed federal judge who thinks the DOJ is picking on ‘Rise Above Movement’ White supremacists
Vampires in Silent Cinema provides a timeline to Dracula
Reviewed by Doug Gibson In Gary Rhodes' new book, "Vampires in Silent Cinema," (Edinburgh University Press, 2023), the author cites a "non-fiction" article in the June 15, 1732 issue of The American Weekly Mercury periodical. In Hungary, it was claimed, "certain Dead Bodies (called here Vampyres) killed several persons by sucking out all their blood." As Rhodes … [Read more...] about Vampires in Silent Cinema provides a timeline to Dracula
Trump accused Biden of using cocaine and cheating in golf in Hugh Hewitt interview
From the “you can’t make this stuff up” and “things the Washington DC political press corps ignore” departments: On 04 April, presidential candidate Donald Trump —- in an incoherent statement —- accused President Joe Biden of being “high as a kite” on “white stuff” while delivering the State of the “Nation/Union” address. Because the political press corps cherry … [Read more...] about Trump accused Biden of using cocaine and cheating in golf in Hugh Hewitt interview