Category Archives: Politics

We will not let hate win

Posted on April 23, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sue Van L. Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow, a Democrat representing suburban Metro Detroit communities, pushed back against a Republican colleague who falsely accused her of wanting to “groom and sexualize kindergarteners” and hold 8-year-olds responsible for slavery in a … Continue reading →

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A federal judge strikes down the mask mandate on planes and public transit.

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mike C. (the article points out that this judge has been evaluated as “not-qualified” by the ABA and was nonetheless appointed by the Trump administration and approved by a party-line vote) By Charlie Savage and Heather Murphy WASHINGTON — A federal … Continue reading →

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Why aren’t we talking about this?

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Letter in the NYT – thanks to Mike C. I don’t understand why we are not talking about this: Remember that Paul Manafort, Donald Trump’s former campaign manager, worked for the pro-Putin Ukrainian government. Remember when support for Ukraine was … Continue reading →

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For your doggy bags

Posted on March 13, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F. Ed note: Did you hear that Russian Netflix is being replaced by Nyetflix?

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Putin’s spiritual destiny

Posted on March 13, 2022 by Jim deMaine

by Giles Fraser in Unherd Ed note: For more, click the following The Ten Hardest Truths About the War In Ukraine. Threatened by an uprising of his treacherous generals, the Christian Emperor Basil II, based in the glorious city of … Continue reading →

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The inside story of Putin’s rise to power

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Basil F.

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The War in Ukraine Could Change Everything

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Jim deMaine

From Skyline resident Basil F. “Living in our community many people are asking me about my opinion about the present situation in Ukraine. I have some difficulty to explain my take about the war, all I remember the most is … Continue reading →

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Interview with President Biden by Heather Cox Richardson

Posted on March 5, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Ed. note: Please click on the link at the bottom of this post to watch this unique interview with President Biden and historian Professor Heather Cox Richardson. Every day, people write to me and say they feel helpless to change … Continue reading →

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“How Bad Is It? What the 2022 Midterms Landscape Looks Like”

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Jim deMaine

You are invited to a viewing of a lecture given by David Domke in early December February 8th at 7:30pm in the Sky Lounge of  on the 24th floor Seating is limited to 30 and MASKS ARE REQUIRED. If there … Continue reading →

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Poor Vlad

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P. (and the Borowitz Report)

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Carl Bernstein: Life of A Newsman

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ed M. By Jean Godden -February 2, 2022 in Post Alley “The door led me into another universe. People were shouting. Typewriters clattered and chinged. Beneath my feet I could feel the rumble of the presses. In my whole life … Continue reading →

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John Oliver exposes Dr. Oz

Posted on January 12, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Ed. note: The NYT today has an Opinion piece on Dr. Oz’s entry into the US Senate race in Pennsylvania. For a bit of history of his involvement with the dietary supplement industry, please view this serious/hilarious somewhat off-color monologue … Continue reading →

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Democracy not violence: Americans, please take this pledge

Posted on January 9, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Put B. If you would like to see who has signed on already, the list is available at www.democracynotviolence.us by clicking on “Signers.”  By Brian Baird Special to The Seattle Times On the anniversary of the worst attack on … Continue reading →

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Cascading climate consequences

Posted on December 2, 2021 by William Calvin

In describing climate consequences—the ones more serious than hotter summers—I feel as if I am describing top-down cascading failures. The classic example is the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers, which in 2001 had collapsed, floor after floor, down to the … Continue reading →

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Heather Cox Richardson’s update for December 2nd

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Jim deMaine
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New David Domke presentation- “How bad is it?”

Posted on November 26, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Karen K.

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Democracy at Risk

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Update from Helen Cox Richardson

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