We had been thinking that our cat, Her Excellency Katherine (informally “Kitty”), was slowing down in her work of capture and bringing in prey. She has snagged mice, rats, voles, various birds, and even baby snakes. Many of these captives have escaped alive, partly because Kitty is a good hunter but a clumsy killer, and … Continue reading Nighttime Drama: A Winged Quaker Home Invasion??
Conservatives think education is a threat. They’re right. Washington Post — Opinion by Paul Waldman — August 25, 2022 The conservative campaign against education is many things. As a political matter, it’s about intensifying the culture war so moral panic drives Republican votes. As a policy matter, its long-term goals include dismantling public education. As a … Continue reading A Salute to New Teachers, and Other Front-Line Troops
Conservatives think education is a threat. They’re right. Washington Post — Opinion by Paul Waldman — August 25, 2022 The conservative campaign against education is many things. As a political matter, it’s about intensifying the culture war so moral panic drives Republican votes. As a policy matter, its long-term goals include dismantling public education. As a … Continue reading Here’s to new teachers, and other front-line troops
BY DAVID CRARY — Aug 23, 2022 When San Diego Bishop Robert McElroy received his prestigious red hat at the Vatican on Saturday, he brought to the College of Cardinals a fervent loyalty to Pope Francis that has often put him at odds with the conservative majority in the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. McElroy, 68, … Continue reading Newest U. S. Catholic Cardinal – A Surprisingly “Progressive” Pick
NBC NEWS— In 1947, Florida shut down a popular drag club. The state has resurrected the case to do it again. Last month, Gov. Ron DeSantis filed a complaint against R House, citing a 1947 state Supreme Court decision that shut down a popular female impersonator club. A drag performer at the Drag Brunch at … Continue reading DeSantis vs. Drag: Putting On An Act?