Durham NC–Yes: This never happens, except today it did: The New York Times actually mentioned North Carolina politics in a major article. Actually TWO articles. And they did so not just once, not twice, but THREE times. (And without bringing up barbecue, basketball. Krispy Kreme or Cheerwine, not even a single time.)
I’m searching the campaign coverage, but I can’t find, um — help me out: did the Supreme Court get re-elected?? Oh wait. Right, they weren’t on the ballot. Life tenure, all that. That helps explain this nightmare I had: We were getting ready to march again, from Selma to Montgomery, to get voting rights and … Continue reading Jessica Valenti With an Important Reminder
[NOTE: These related reports include an update on Defense Department efforts to support reproductive rights of pregnant servicemembers, and a background Op-Ed that helped shape the latest pronouncement. The comments from Congress indicate that this issue will continue to be controversial.] New Pentagon abortion policy draws ire of GOP, praise from Democrats By Leo Shane … Continue reading Update: U. S. Military orders Help for Servicemembers Abortions: GOP Vows Fight
California Dem. Congressman Eric Swalwell is throwing down hard in his competitive re-election campaign. His new TV ad is a shocker: It’s titled “Lock Her Up!” (Hint : it’s NOT about Hillary) Look it over. It’s 90 seconds you won’t forget. You may want to pass it on. And you may want to pass it … Continue reading Dems on the Offense! A Compelling TV ad for reproductive rights
[NOTE: I thought I was finished with apocalyptic cartoons about the Supreme Court, which just started open season — err, opened its annual season of judicial work. But editorial cartoonists had other ideas, many of them. I’ll hold off; though fear not, Friend reader, there were plenty of other apocalyptic cartoons on offer. . . … Continue reading Weekend Cartoons (Early Edition)