Netanyahu forms apartheid government Benjamin Netanyahu has formed the most right-wing government in Israeli history. Nobody should be surprised. But his right-wing coalition partners are pipers who will make him pay. They include Itamar Ben-Gvir. He was convicted of incitement to racism and support for a terrorist organization. Now he’s security minister, head of the… Read more.
Stephen Miller Is the Only Aide Trump Didn’t Fire or Alienate
Stephen Miller served Donald Trump the way Thomas Cromwell served Henry VIII. And he stroked Trump’s ego the way Roy Cohn did. That explains a lot. Stephen Miller is the only aide Trump didn’t fire Peter Baker is a journalist at The New York Times. His wife, Susan Glasser, is one at The New Yorker.… Read more.
Tory Lanez Guilty of Shooting Megan Thee Stallion! But What About the Hip-Hop Misogyny?
Lanez found guilty Tory Lanez’s shooting of Megan Thee Stallion took Black-on-Black crime to a new level. It was a Black man shooting a Black woman. And that is dismaying enough. But it also reinforced all kinds of racial stereotypes. That’s because their celebrity shed a klieg light on those stereotypes. And I’m referring to the shooting as much as… Read more.
Happy Christmas! Really…?
Tell that to the Ukrainians suffering the ravages of war in Ukraine, Uyghurs living in internment camps in China, Rohingyas being ethnically cleansed in Myanmar, and Africans enduring everything from civil strife to chronic drought across the continent. Which is why the migrants waiting at the border to get into the United States might count… Read more.
Happy Festivus!
Podcast Episode 102 Here’s to just being with loved ones bringing you more comfort and joy than any gift any of you could give or receive… * This episode was originally published on December 23, 2021. Listen.
Like Churchill, Zelensky Comes to Washington. And It’s About Time.
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine will meet with President Biden at the White House on Wednesday and later deliver a prime-time address to a joint session of Congress, a daring trip abroad intended to reaffirm American support for his country, White House officials announced late Tuesday night. (The New York Times, December 21, 2022) Ukraine… Read more.
Messi Leads Argentina to World Cup Title
Messi leads Argentina to World Cup title This World Cup was the best! The guardians of this beautiful game couldn’t have scripted it any better. Proof enough came from fans marveling at the unprecedented hospitality. But its success had everything to do with players’ dazzling feats. Fans experienced the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat several times… Read more.
Marking My 100th Podcast Episode
Podcast Episode 101 Thank you, thank you, thank you! Listen.
The ‘Harry & Meghan’ Docuseries: Should Charles Reply?
The ‘Harry & Meghan’ Docuseries? No, he should not. That is unless Meghan and Harry issue a public apology. One that expresses regret for all the distress they’ve caused. Until then, Charles should treat them with regal silence. He should keep calm and carry on – as if they do not exist. What about stripping them… Read more.
Trump’s NFT Digital Cards Are Fake Too
Trump’s NFT digital cards Donald Trump earlier this week on Truth Social teased that he’d be making a “MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT” on Thursday, prompting questions as to what on Earth the former president was up to. Is it a rally tour? Is it his candidacy for House speaker? Is it something dumber and more pathetic than… Read more.