The must read full remarks by President-Elect Joe Biden on yesterday's unprecedented violent and deadly assault on the U.S. Capitol and our democracy.
President-Elect Joe Biden’s Full Remarks on Trump-Incited Domestic Terrorist Attack
Signed, Sealed and Delivered: On the Ground As Detroit Helped Save America
In the third week of October, we had unwittingly spoiled our mail-in ballots and went in person to an election center to replace them. We had to park at a distance because all nearby parking spaces were taken. As we walked closer, we were surprised at the large number of people, going into and from the center.
Nancy Pelosi Let Us Know This House Is Not Accepting a Shoe-in Dictator from a Reality Show
Your repeated ripping – don’t miss this, folks - let us know that you were not having it; this House is not accepting a shoe-in dictator from a variety-reality show/rally. Your calm, deliberate hands, here in the last few seconds of this game, will become an iconic image of discipline, restraint, civility, and yes, diplomacy. Historic. Heroic. Classic. Classroom stuff.
Vote As If Your Life Depends On It, Because It Does
Healthcare is about people not special interests and Trump and the Republicans are putting money before people’s health.
In China, Trump Leaves US Investors Exposed
The Trump administration is making no progress on a vital treaty that would protect US investors.
In Pictures: The Women’s March On Washington
Here is a photo gallery from Washington, D.C. of the largest protest march in US history.
A Majority Fights Back: The Trump Inaugural Protests In Pictures
Here is a photo gallery of the protests that surrounded Donald Trump's inauguration.
I Showed My Male Students How It Feels To Be a Woman In Congress
The idea was to illustrate how guys would feel knowing that girls would ultimately be responsible for policies that directly affected them.
Political Corruption, Like Cream, Rises to the Top in North Carolina
Republican political corruption in North Carolina is even worse than you thought, as the Paul Foley episode reveals
Online Petition Causes Another Company to Dump Trump
ThinkFoodGroup is the latest company to cut ties with Donald Trump in response to his racist statements about Mexican immigrants.
A Naturalized American Citizens Tells Donald Trump He Knows Nothing
This is an open letter from Fernando Suarez del Solar, Founder & Director of the Guerrero Azteca Peace Project
Pete Seeger: A Remembrance of a Legend By Artist Bill Day
Political cartoonist Bill Day recalls the impact musician Pete Seeger had on his life and remembers him in a touching column.
Water Fountains: Memories From the Jim Crow South Remain Vivid In a Cartoonist’s Mind
Those of us who were destined to become cartoonists started remembering visual images at a very early age. Those images are often the source of certain cartoons.
Burning Cross: How Hate Serves to Strengthen Our Resolve Against Racism
I was told if I didn't shut up, somebody would burn a cross in my yard. I was only nine, so such threats meant nothing to me.
Sometimes a bigot will put a bullet through your window in an effort to stop you
This week marks the fifth anniversary of when a racist put a bullet through the front window of my home two weeks after Obama was elected president.
Cartoon of the Day – Oct. 19th, 2013
Political humorists, satirists and cartoonists are as old as politics itself. Sometimes a little humor can "illustrate" the seriousness of political hot button issues by making light of them.
Cartoon of the Day – Oct. 18th, 2013
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Political humorists, satirists and cartoonists are as old as politics itself. Sometimes a little humor can “illustrate” the seriousness of political hot button issues by making light of them. It’s our hope these “Cartoon of the Day” posts can help people understand exactly how childishly adults can behave by forcing us to see how stupid some politically driven motives really are.
Cartoon of the Day – Oct. 16th, 2013
Political humorists, satirists and cartoonists are as old as politics itself. Sometimes a little humor can "illustrate" the seriousness of political hot button issues by making light of them.
Cartoon of the Day – Oct. 14th, 2013
Political humorists, satirists and cartoonists are as old as politics itself. Sometimes a little humor can "illustrate" the seriousness of political hot button issues by making light of them...
Cartoon of the Day – Oct. 13th, 2013
Political humorists, satirists and cartoonists are as old as politics itself. Sometimes a little humor can "illustrate" the seriousness of political hot button issues by making light of them....
Cartoon of the Day – Oct. 12th, 2013
Political humorists, satirists and cartoonists are as old as politics itself. Sometimes a little humor can "illustrate" the seriousness of political hot button issues by making light of them. It's our hope these "Cartoon of the Day" posts can help people understand exactly how childishly adults can behave by forcing us to see how stupid some politically driven motives really are.
Cartoons of the Day – Oct. 11th, 2013
Political humorists, satirists and cartoonists are as old as politics itself. Sometimes a little humor can "illustrate" the seriousness of political hot button issues by making light of them. It's our hope these "Cartoon of the Day" posts can help people understand exactly how childishly adults can behave by forcing us to see how stupid some politically driven motives really are.
Cartoon of the Day – Oct. 10th, 2013
Political humorists, satirists and cartoonists are as old as politics itself. Sometimes a little humor can "illustrate" the seriousness of political hot button issues by making light of them. It's our hope these "Cartoon of the Day" posts can help people understand exactly how childishly adults can behave by forcing us to see how stupid some politically driven motives really are.
Cartoon of the Day – Oct. 9th, 2013
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Political humorists, satirists and cartoonists are as old as politics itself. Sometimes a little humor can “illustrate” the seriousness of political hot button issues by making light of them. It’s our hope these “Cartoon of the Day” posts can help people understand exactly how childishly adults can behave by forcing us to see how stupid some politically driven motives really are.
Cartoon of the Day – Oct. 8th, 2013
Political humorists, satirists and cartoonists are as old as politics itself. Sometimes a little humor can "illustrate" the seriousness of political hot button issues by making light of them. It's our hope these "Cartoon of the Day" posts can help people understand exactly how childishly adults can behave by forcing us to see how stupid some politically driven motives really are.
Cartoon of the Day – Oct. 7th, 2013
Cartoon of the day – Oct. 6th, 2013
Watch V.P. Joe Biden’s Fireside Chat on Gun Violence
Vice President Biden will speak with a group of Google+ users about the White House policy recommendations and answer their questions.
Eight Changes We Need to Make to Our System to Fix DC
The actions of Congress during the last couple of weeks make it abundantly clear that our political system is broken. Here are 8 changes worth fighting for.
Statement from the President on the Senate Deal to Extend Middle Class Tax Cuts
'This agreement will also grow the economy and shrink our deficits in a balanced way - by investing in our middle class, and by asking the wealthy to pay a little more.'
Michele Bachmann’s Campaign Filings Disprove Her Job Creator Claims
Bachmann just released a new ad claiming that she is a job creator fighting for Minnesota jobs, but her campaign filings paint a very different picture.
Obama Camp Calls Out Romney’s ‘Desperate’ Battleground State Expansion Bluff
Team Obama is calling Romney's bluff, saying 'Voters who haven't heard from the Romney campaign in two years will see this desperation for what it is.'
Rattner: Under Romney’s Plan, US Auto Makers Would Have Died
Steve Rattner, former US Treasury Auto Adviser, said that if Mitt Romney had his way General Motors and Chrysler would have died.
POTUS Marks the 11th Anniversary of 9/11 with Proclamation for National Day of Prayer and Remembrance
President Obama marks the 11th anniversary of 9/11 by remembering the innocent lives lost, and honoring the first responders and men and women in uniform who have served and sacrificed to keep our country safe.
First Dad: Barack Obama Celebrates His Favorite Job
Go back in time with First Lady Michelle Obama to see the President hard at work doing his favorite job: being a dad.
Meeting President Obama
President Obama is a likable guy. I know because I had the opportunity to meet him in December of 2010, when came to my home town, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to speak at a local community college.
Sweet Moment: President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama
An oldie but goodie -- a picture of the President and First Lady in a freight elevator at the Inaugural Ball, January 20, 2009.
Santorum And Gingrich Lose Their Minds In An Orgy Of Obama Derangement
Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich responded to Obama killing their phony war on religion by going on a full on orgy of Obama Derangement.
Obama Completely Neuters The GOP’s Cries Of A War On Religion
Have Republicans Morphed From Obama Hate To Hating America?
You hear it every day. Republicans bash Obama. Republicans bash anything they perceive as pro-Obama, and they bash America, so the question is why do Republicans hate their own country?
Mitt Romney Has No Idea That 50% of Americans Are Poor Or Low Income
Beyond his latest statement that he doesn't care about poor people, hides the fact that Mitt Romney has no idea how many poor and low income people there are in the US.
Elizabeth Warren Turns The IBM Stock Hit Job On Her Into A Total Fail
During a recent appearance on Current TV, Elizabeth Warren used her ownership of IBM stock to prove once again why there is no comparison between her and Mitt Romney.
Here is the video from Current TV’s The War Room:
Rachel Maddow Slams Romney For Still Getting Paid For Killing Florida Jobs
Rachel Maddow pointed out that Florida Republicans are about to vote for Mitt Romney who is still making off of laying off people in the state.
John Boehner Admits That Keystone XL Won’t Create 100,000 Jobs
The pressure may be getting to John Boehner, as the Speaker made a subtle change to his story today that served as an admission that Keystone XL won’t create 100,000 jobs.
Watch Bill Maher Smash The Right’s Obama Paranoia Into Tiny Pieces
Bill Maher debunks many of the false claims made about Obama, and smashes the paranoid delusions about a fictional president the right has created.
The POTUS Surge Grows: Obama Leads Romney By 8 In Michigan
Mitt Romney is in jeopardy of losing to President Obama in the very state he was born in. A new EPIC-MRA poll finds that Obama leads Romney 48%-40% in Michigan.
Watch Elizabeth Warren’s Amazing 30 Second Destruction Of Mitt Romney
On MSNBC, it took Elizabeth Warren less than a half a minute to define and destroy Republican frontrunner Mitt Romney.
5 Reasons To Be Glad You Didn’t Watch The CNN Florida Republican Debate
Mitt Romney lies about being in his own campaign ad, and four other reasons to be glad you didn’t watch the CNN Florida Republican Debate.
Fox News’ Attack On Obama For Using Air Force One Crashes And Burns
In what may be the most absurd attack on a sitting president ever, Fox News criticized President Barack Obama for flying on Air Force One.
House GOP Says Unemployed Republicans Make Good Firewood
House Republicans are trying to place a provision in the payroll tax cut extension that would cut benefits for millions, including unemployed Republicans.
Alan Grayson Does What The Media Won’t And Calls Out Gingrich’s Racism
On MSNBC tonight, Alan Grayson took apart Newt Gingrich and called out his racist presidential campaign.
Fox News Demands That Deadbeat Poor People Pay More Taxes
Fox News countered President Obama’s call for the rich to pay their fair share with a demand that taxes be raised on the poor.
Bernie Sanders Cracks The Coded Threat To Entitlements In Obama’s State Of The Union
Bernie Sanders gave President Obama good marks for his State Of The Union address, but he also warned about coded language in the speech that hinted at cuts to Social Security and Medicare.
Obama Uses His State Of The Union To Obliterate Everything The GOP Stands For
President Obama used his State Of The Union address tonight to literally shatter everything the 2012 Republican Party claims to stand for.
Obama Favorability Soars While Gingrich And Romney Become Unelectable
Frontrunner To Punchline: Debate Crowd Laughs At Romney’s Self-Deportation
Mitt Romney has gone from frontrunner to punchline as some in the Florida debate audience laughed when he suggested that illegal immigrants should deport themselves.
5 Reasons To Be Glad You Didn’t Watch The NBC News Republican Debate
Mitt Romney claims his great contribution to conservatism is raising a family, and 4 other reasons to be glad you didn't watch the NBC Republican debate.
Rush Limbaugh Compares Ron Paul To An Islamic Terrorist
While talking about Rand Paul, Rush Limbaugh claimed that the TSA would be justified in detaining Ron Paul because he sounds like an Islamic terrorist.
The Mainstream Media Blacks Out Stephen Colbert’s South Carolina Vote Total
The mainstream doesn't want to talk about it, but Stephen Colbert got more support in South Carolina than former GOP frontrunners Rick Perry and Michele Bachmann combined.
Watch John Boehner Make A Fool Of Himself Trying To Attack Obama’s SOTU
John Boehner made a fool of himself today by criticizing President Obama's 2012 State Of The Union Address while the White House is still working on it.
Bernie Sanders Takes Down Every Single GOP Presidential Candidate
In a masterful take down, Sen. Bernie Sanders took apart the 2012 GOP presidential field and called them the fringe of American society.
Democrats Thank South Carolina For Giving Them A Shot At Newt Gingrich
Thank you, South Carolina Republicans. You've not only made Newt Gingrich viable, but you've also given Democrats the opportunity to strike back against the politics of racial hate.
Stephen Colbert Draws 10 Times More People Than Mitt Romney Does
Things are getting so bad for Mitt Romney that, Stephen Colbert outdrew him ten fold when they both held rallies in South Carolina.
Catholic Leaders Call Out Gingrich And Santorum For Spreading Ugly Racial Stereotypes
A group of 45 Catholic leaders have called on GOP presidential candidates Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich to stop perpetuating racial stereotypes on the campaign trail.
Free Speech Prevails As Harry Reid Backs Down And Cancels PIPA Vote
After Senate support for PIPA evaporated, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid finally got the message and postponed a scheduled January 24 vote on the bill.
Stephen Colbert Mocks Newt Gingrich’s Open Marriage Debate Rant
On MSNBC's Morning Joe, Stephen Colbert lampooned Newt Gingrich's temper tantrum at the Republican debate over a question about open marriage.
5 Reasons To Be Glad You Didn’t Watch The CNN South Carolina GOP Debate
Mitt Romney admits he won't release his tax returns until after he is the nominee, and 4 more reasons to be glad you missed the CNN South Carolina Republican debate.
Senate Insiders Expect PIPA To Be Defeated
After the Internet blackout, congressional support for PIPA has collapsed leading both Democratic and Republican Senate negotiators to predict that PIPA will be defeated.
Attacking Obama As The Food Stamp President Could Backfire On The GOP
I’m guessing there are far more people on food stamps, and at risk of going on food stamps, than there are rich Republicans. There are almost certainly more unemployed folks than there are wealthy Republicans, and there are more unemployed folks collecting unemployment than there are wealthy Republicans. Matter of fact, I suspect there are considerably more broke and unemployed Republicans than there are wealthy Republicans. All of which begs the question; why would the Republicans buy into a campaign strategy guaranteed to distance themselves even from a sizable number of their own party? And why would those less fortunate members of the Republican Party stand idly by as they repeatedly hear themselves demonized by the candidates who are supposed to have their best interests at heart? I know some Republicans who fall into that camp, and I have never been able to figure that out. I mean, if these guys are your friends, who the hell are your enemies?
PoliticusUSA Sports Black ‘Armbands’ In Support Of The SOPA Blackout
Today, PoliticusUSA is blacking out our header, sidebars, and some reader comments in a show of support for the SOPA Internet blackout.
Bernie Sanders Vows To Fight To Uphold Obama’s Keystone XL Decision
Sen. Bernie Sanders vowed today that he will fight to uphold President Obama's to deny the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline.
Meet The Top 5 Democratic Targets Of The SOPA/PIPA Protest
Two Republican co-sponsors of PIPA have dropped their support, but here are five Democrats who must be targeted if the protests are to be successful.
Poll: Stephen Colbert Is A Bigger 2012 Threat to Obama Than Romney
As Mitt Romney's fortunes slide, a new PPP poll found that Stephen Colbert posed a bigger 2012 threat to Obama than the GOP frontrunner.
Skeptic Palin Cancels D.C. Trip due to Global Warming Flooding
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin was supposed to attend the White House Correspondents Dinner this weekend, but those plans were changed after temperatures shot up 20 degrees above normal which resulted in heavy spring thaw flooding. Palin, a global warming skeptic, believes that climate change is not man-made.
The significance of peaceful civil disobedience
Please keep this in mind as you read through my article. A window company in Chicago decided to lay off its entire workforce due to financial issues. The large group of former employees decided to storm the business and are now refusing to leave until their demands are met. When this news first broke the first thing that came to many, as observed through my diligent evesdropping, was how the building must be in shambles now, and completely trashed. This tidbit of info may not make sense now, but just wait, it will come together. Now onto the rest of my op-ed.
Obama Mocks “Mental Recession” Comment
While speaking in Fairfax, Virginia Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama mocked the comments of McCain advisor Phil Gramm who said that the nation is in a "mental recession", and that America is a nation of whiners.
How Jesse Jackson Did Barack Obama a Big Favor
The tape of Jesse Jackson saying that Barack Obama was talking down to black people and that the good reverend wanted to cut his nuts off for it was one of the best things that could have happened to Barack Obama.
Obama Talks about Abortion, Equal Pay, and the Supreme Court
While appearing at a fundraiser this morning in New York City with Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY), Barack Obama talked about this election in terms of the Supreme Court and what is at stake for women.
Ralph Nader on the Senate FISA Bill Passage
Here is Ralph Nader's reaction to the Senate's passage of a FISA bill today which granted immunity to the telecom companies who participated in George W. Bush's warrantless wiretapping program.
Senate Passes FISA Bill With Telecom Immunity
As expected the Senate passed the FISA bill today complete with full immunity for the telecoms who participated in President Bush's warrantless wiretapping program. The bill passed by a vote of 69-28.
The Buzz is growing for Joe Biden as Obama’s Running Mate
In the last week, the buzz has been growing that Sen. Joe Biden (D-DE) is soaring up the shortlist of potential running mates for Barack Obama. Since Obama campaign manager David Plouffe has already suggested that geography, or a running mate's ability to deliver their home state, will not be a major consideration in selecting a running mate.
Obama Denies Changing His Positions
At a town hall meeting in Georgia today Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama denied changing his positions on issues like Iraq, guns, and the death penalty to appeal to the political middle.
Christian Group Calls Obama The Abortion President
The Christian Defense Coalition has announced a new campaign to "educate" American voters about what the group calls Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's "radical and extremist abortion positions."
Obama Gives Himself Wiggle Room on Iraq Timeframe
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama continues to try to distance himself from his primary campaign proposal of having all troops out of Iraq in 16 months. In an interview with the Military Times Obama was asked the timing and strategy involved in withdrawing the troops from Iraq.
Jim Webb Removes His Name from Obama VP Hunt
In a statement from his office today, Sen. Jim Webb (D-VA) announced that he has notified the Barack Obama campaign that he intends to remain in the Senate, and he does not want to be considered as a running mate for Obama.
He Desired a Better Country?
He has been protested against, attacked, and had his life threatened on doubtless many occasions.
He fought against what he thought was an unjust law, campaigning for what he, and many, sees as a women's rights issue.
To his supporters he is a champion of freedom and a symbol of triumph.
To his detractors he is nothing but a murderer.
Bob Barr: Bush has Systemically Assaulted the Bill of Rights
Bob Barr the Libertarian Party's presidential candidate appeared on ABC's This Week program today.
Obama Attacks McCain on Education
Barack Obama spoke via satellite to the National Education Association today, and called John McCain someone who "has a pretty slim record on education." Obama said that when his opponent has taken a stand on education, it has been the wrong one.
McCain to Avoid Bush during GOP Convention
In a sign of just how poisonous President Bush has become to his fellow Republican's election hopes, the sitting President will speak on the opening night of the Republican convention, and there will not be a joint media appearance with John McCain.
Obama Clarifies His Earlier Comments on Iraq Timeline
The Obama campaign quickly put together another press conference after the negative reaction to the idea that Obama might refine his Iraq policy made the rounds. "Let me be as clear as I can be. I intend to end this war.
Obama Hints At Changing His Iraq Withdrawal Timeline
While speaking to reporters in Fargo, ND today, Barack Obama suggested that he might not hold firm to his plan of getting all U.S. troops out of Iraq in 16 months.
Obama Reacts to June Job Numbers, Slumping Economy
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama released a statement reacting to new Labor Department statistics that revealed that another 62,000 people lost their jobs in June, "As we head into the 4th of July weekend, today's report that our economy has lost another 62,000 jobs is a stark reminder that far too many Americans will spend this holiday out of work
Is McCain Worried About Losing Virginia?
Talking Points Memo is reporting this evening that the McCain campaign is gearing up to air ads in the four major media markets in the state of Virginia. Is this a sign that the McCain camp is worried that this long time red state is ready to turn blue?
Obama Calls for Increasing the Size of the Military
As part of his national service agenda which he revealed in speech given in Colorado Springs, CO, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama called for increasing the military by 65,000 soldiers and 27,000 Marines. "In this young century, our military has answered when called, even as that call has come too often.
Poll: Obama Leads McCain by 21 in Connecticut
A new poll of the state of Connecticut released today by Quinnipiac University shows Barack Obama leading John McCain, 56%-35%. This poll is in line with a growing state by state trend towards double digit leads for Barack Obama.
Clark: I Will Not Back Down on Experience Comments
Gen. Wesley Clark released a statement today that sought to clarify that he wasn't referring to McCain's service as a P.O.W, but how Vietnam doesn't equate to executive experience. "There are many important issues in this Presidential election; clearly one of the most important issues is national security and keeping the American people safe.
Poll Update: Obama Leads McCain by 13 in Massachusetts
A new Survey USA poll of that state of Massachusetts released today shows that despite losing the Democratic primary to Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama has sprinted out to a 13 point lead over John McCain, 53%-40%. As is becoming the norm with these state polls, Obama leads with women and McCain with men.
Obama Camp Disavows Wesley Clark’s Experience Comments
Just when it looked like the Obama campaign would be the first Democrats to challenge Republicans on the patriotism issue, they turn around today and disavow Wesley Clark's criticism of John McCain.
Obama Leads McCain by 2 in Virginia
A new poll of the state of Virginia was released recently by Survey USA, and it reveals a tight race between Barack Obama and John McCain. Obama holds a slight two point lead, 49%-47%. Thus far, the state is starkly split along gender lines. McCain leads with men 58%-40% and Obama with women, 58%-36%.
Wesley Clark Hammers McCain’s Experience
Wesley Clark was on Face the Nation today, and he took aim at the idea that McCain's Vietnam War experience makes him more qualified to be president. "He has been a voice on the Senate Armed Services Committee. And he has traveled all over the world. But he hasn't held executive responsibility.