Monthly Archives: November 2018

Finally! Chief Justice Roberts Weighs In

Posted on November 21, 2018 by

Rebuking Trump’s criticism of ‘Obama judge,’ Chief Justice Roberts defends judiciary as ‘independent’ Chief Justice John Roberts. (Rogelio V. Solis/AP) By Felicia Sonmez November 21 at 1:23 PM Chief Justice John Roberts on Wednesday issued an extraordinary statement in response … Continue reading →

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Anti-Semitism never goes away, but it really flares up with a truth-attacking nationalist in the White House

Posted on November 16, 2018 by

Submitted by Steve Ludsin: Letter published in the Los Angeles Times NOV 14, 2018 | 4:00 AM    People hold up placards during a demonstration in London organized by the Campaign Against Anti-Semitism on April 8. (Tolga Akmen / AFP/Getty Images)   … Continue reading →

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‘I don’t want prayers. I don’t want thoughts. I want gun control.’

Posted on November 9, 2018 by

Submitted by Bob Brody: Thousand Oaks parent:’I don’t want prayers. I don’t want thoughts. I want gun control.’ Dear Friends, A 28-year-old veteran walked into the Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks, California and killed 12 and injured a … Continue reading →

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Nobody Is Above the Law—Mueller Protection Rapid Response

Posted on November 8, 2018 by

PROTESTS CALLED FOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 5 PM LOCAL TIME Donald Trump has installed a crony to oversee the special counsel’s Trump-Russia investigation, crossing a red line set to protect the investigation. By replacing Rod Rosenstein with just-named Acting Attorney … Continue reading →

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The Audacity of Hope

Posted on November 7, 2018 by

Nov. 6, 2018, 7 pm Eastern Time Zone This is a weird moment in time. I feel the whole world is in limbo, waiting for the results of the US midterm elections. I feel mentally exhausted myself. Physically too. Trying … Continue reading →

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Playing Dirty: the Cox Brothers

Posted on November 6, 2018 by

Funded by the Cox brothers From: Nigel Noble Magic Lantern Media Inc. A friend from upstate NY sent me this. Playing dirty: Received a postcard just today stressing how I should vote for my congressional district’s “Green candidate” over the … Continue reading →

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Being Drilled for Armed Killer Opening Kindergarten Door

Posted on November 5, 2018 by

By Charline Spektor (with permission).  She was the owner of Bookhampton stores and is now a Grandma. My grandson began public school kindergarten a few weeks ago. He is so excited, and he comes home to tell “the best thing … Continue reading →

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Zeldin on Yemen

Posted on November 5, 2018 by

By Ken Dorph Amal Hussein, the seven-year-old in the two photos below, died of starvation last week in Yemen. I am working with a Yemeni team here in Cairo and I can’t help but despair over the never-ending war there. … Continue reading →

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Our Healthcare System will Change (Like it or Not)

Posted on November 5, 2018 by

Submitted by John Hooker In reply to a recent laudable post “Drug Prices: How Pharma Games the System,” I have this to add. To gather momentum to change our system we should be relentless in emphasizing the cost that affects … Continue reading →

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History can Repeat Itself

Posted on November 1, 2018 by

Letter published in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette October 30, 2018, by Steve Ludsin (East Hampton, NY): History can repeat itself “Dispatch From Squirrel Hill: Dread in a Peaceful Place” by David M. Shribman (Oct. 27) was moving and eloquent. The sadness of … Continue reading →

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