2023 archive
Nattering Nabobs of Nonsense 0
Andrew Gallline reminds pontificating pundits that Democrats are not responsible for Republicans’ dys- and misfunction.
Still Rising Again after All These Years 0
There are none so blind as those who will not look.
Tearing Down the House 0
Jason Tebbe sees precedents for the House Republicans’ intentional dysfunction. A nugget:
Follow the link for his reasoning.
Still Rising Again after All These Years 0
Thom discusses how the New Secesh use the fear factor.
Elephantiasis Politicus, Reprise 0
Trampling democracy, the Constitution, and the common good . . . .
Unchecked and Unbalanced 0
Two North Carolina state senators are–er–concerned about the direction of the North Carolina Republican Party. Here’s a bit of what they have to say:
Follow the link for their reasoning and, remember, what they have to say is apparent in a number of other states too.
It’s Bubblelicious! 0
Psychology professor Gail K. Sahar explores some of the reasons for increasing political polarization in dis coarse discourse. I recommend her article as a worthwhile read in these fractious times. Here’s a bit:
Still Rising Again after All These Years 0
Emma talks with Professor John S. Huntington about the deep racist and anti-worker roots of today’s it calls itself “conservative” movement. Those roots go deeper than you might think.
Signs of the Fall 0
We were watching a recent episode of Family Feud on which, during the introductions, one of the contestants described her occupation as beautician and “Instagram influencer.”
Honoring Motherhood, the U. S. A. Way 0
That will leave two counties — Shelby and Monroe — without any birthing hospitals, and strip a predominantly Black neighborhood in Birmingham of a sought-after maternity unit.
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The closures come as the need for obstetrics care in Alabama is anticipated to rise as a result of its abortion laws. The state has banned almost all abortions since June 2022.
The report points our that Alabama is not the only state where this is happening.
Much more at the link.