Russian state media openly mocks Trump's sad Fourth of July party
Having handpicked the biggest idiot on the planet as our leader, Russia has missed no opportunity to yuck it up at our expense. It’s kind of like plopping a flaming … Read More
Category: Celebration
Trump: Ivanka and Jared have 'sacrificed a lot' to work in White House
What exactly have they sacrificed? Goats? Because that at least would be marginally believable. x President Trump: “I thought Ivanka was amazing at the G20, & I'll tell you the foreign … Read More
Conservative columnist insists Trump's July 4 speech made his critics look 'small'
It’s been noted ad nauseam that the bar has been lowered so far and so frequently for Donald J. Trump that some pundits will insist he looks “presidential” — no, they … Read More
How DC Residents Should Respond to Trump's Parade for Himself
I am honored to say that I am a veteran and was part of the finest fighting force in all of human history. We knew it, the world knew it, … Read More
Many people are saying Trump choked to death on a hot dog yesterday
Ever since God — or someone; who knows? — called Mike Pence home when he was supposed to be flying to New Hampshire to give a talk on opioids yesterday, speculation … Read More
Trump pilfers $2.5 million earmarked for national parks to cover costs of his July 4 party
It’s bad enough that Donald Trump has hijacked our nation’s Independence Day celebration. Taking a cue from dictators the world over, Trump has demanded tanks be on hand for the … Read More
Trump just doesn't “get it,” does he?
* Sigh * Why, of why couldn’t the South Koreans have stopped His Lowness on his way back over that imaginary line for not having a valid passport and visa … Read More
AOC invites U.S. soccer star Rapinoe to House of Representatives; she'll be there, man
Megan Rapinoe has made it clear she won’t visit the White House should the U.S. women’s soccer team win the World Cup, but she’ll be heading to Washington regardless. After … Read More
Celebrating Freedom And Equality
photo: Juneteenth Emancipation Day Celebration, June 19, 1900Austin History Center, Austin Public Library, Public Domain For a more progressive future, Debra Schrishuhn for Alan, Mike F, Janis, Mike H, Dan, … Read More
FL HS valedictorian barred from giving speech honoring her immigrant parents
People here in Central Florida lament the “brain drain” from talented students who leave the land of hospitality-based, dead-end jobs upon completion of their studies. We are ranked one of … Read More
Florida high school valedictorian barred from giving speech honoring her immigrant parents
People here in Central Florida lament the “brain drain” from talented students who leave the land of hospitality-based, dead-end jobs upon completion of their studies. We are ranked one of the … Read More
WaPo: Trump is looking to turn Washington's July 4 celebration into a campaign rally
I suppose this is the 2019 equivalent of endlessly gawking at fabric swatches. Donald Trump — party planner. Apparently, Donald Trump has oafishly clambered into the planning process for our … Read More
Today is Pascha, the Orthodox Christian Easter
which is normally one week later than when Western Christians celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus. My wife and I were married in an Orthodox Church, and she still attends that … Read More
Schiff says Mueller congressional testimony is 'inevitable'
Now that Donald Trump and his playmates are just about done with their end zone celebration, it’s time to count the yellow flags on the field. And there are a … Read More
Celebrate International Women’s Day!
photo: Andrea Miller with Rep. Jackie Speier, House ERA Resolution Lead Sponsor In solidarity with our sisters and brothers around the world, Debra Schrishuhn and Dan O’Neal for Alan, Mike … Read More
I think we may have an answer to the age old question.
Q: How many licks does it take to get to the middle of a Tootsie-Pop? No, not that question, I was just jerkin’ your chain. But there is a very serious question in politics, one … Read More
Watch Brian Kemp in Georgia try to “pull a Trump.”
Ya know, the funny thing about history is, it kind of takes a while. Like a fine single malt, it has to age properly before it can be fully appreciated. … Read More
A Dead Pimp, A Porn Star, Joe Arpaio and Grover Norquist. Today's GOP Encapsulated in One Story.
From the Dept. of “You can’t make this shit up…”. Nevada Independent “Nevada brothel owner and Assembly candidate Dennis Hof, a larger-than-life personality who was unapologetic about selling sex even … Read More
MSNBC Coverage of “Celebrating Aretha Franklin.”
I have the TV on in the background, and I have been listening to MSNBC’s coverage of “Celebrating Aretha Franklin” in Detroit. I always enjoyed listening to Aretha’s music when … Read More
This is the face of the progressive movement. The face of America. And today, the face of victory!
It’s true that this has been Trump’s ugly America, with all the racism, misogyny, hatred, fear, and self-loathing that comes with it. Yet a new generation is leading the charge … Read More
ND-Sen: TPM, “Kevin Cramer’s (R) Campaign Images Shot Far From Fargo”
FAIL! The top Senate candidate’s website is replete with Getty stock images from around the globe, from Serbia to Indonesia, Hungary to the United Kingdom, to illustrate his made-in-America political … Read More
BBC Totally Trolled Trump
Burn: x just saying ¯_(ツ)_/¯ pic.twitter.com/1zoOGFKeU3 — BBC Three (@bbcthree) May 19, 2018 J.K. Rowling tweeted a similar photo comparison and added a very clear distinction: x Love > Hate … Read More
Oakland Passes Toughest Surveillance Regulation Law in the Country.
On Tuesday, May 15th, the Oakland City Council passed into law what has deservedly been called the “strongest surveillance oversight law in the country.” Some of its key requirements: … Read More
2022 A World Cup Bathed In Blood
No sporting event is worth 1 death let alone over 4000 to date Qatar has the highest ratio of migrant workers to domestic population in the world: more than 90% … Read More
UCLA Votes to DIVEST!
The meeting lasted well into the night, with the campus paper Daily Bruin unable to get a report out until after 11:30 PM Tuesday night. The final vote was 8 … Read More
