SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The family of a San Antonio university student shot and killed by a campus police officer says the police account is inconsistent with their son’s character. Continue reading Cop Says Robert Redus Attacked Before Fatal Shooting, Parents Say Otherwise
Category Archives: Analysis
Analysis: Bibi and Obama: Hillary Clinton’s inelegance
The New York Times is among several news outlets to report on Hillary Clinton’s telephone conversation with Jewish leaders in which she stated her opinion on US-Israel relations, in a clear move away from the Obama administration she used to be a part of. Continue reading Analysis: Bibi and Obama: Hillary Clinton’s inelegance
Second-guessing life in pink and blue | #Gender | #Parenting
When I was pregnant and shopping for pregnancy books, eighteen or so years ago, all I had on my mind was the health of my baby and preparing for its arrival. Continue reading Second-guessing life in pink and blue | #Gender | #Parenting
Dear @MotherJones: Patti Murray is not a Progressive – replacing #HarryReid
Dear Patrick Caldwell,
While I would much prefer to see Senator Warren run for president, she would be best placed to replace Harry Reid, and she would set the progressive tone voters want and keep her fellow Democrats in line. Continue reading Dear @MotherJones: Patti Murray is not a Progressive – replacing #HarryReid
I am not ready for Hillary. Am I still a feminist? | Analysis
It feels as if the 2016 Democratic primary was settled in 2008. Whatever else is assumed about the coming election, the one thing everyone imagines is that the Democrats’ candidate will be a woman. Continue reading I am not ready for Hillary. Am I still a feminist? | Analysis
An open letter to .@Common | #BlackLivesMatter
Dear Common,
I write to you today because I happened to watch your segment with Jon Stewart on the Daily Show. Continue reading An open letter to .@Common | #BlackLivesMatter
My open letter to Jonathan Capehart | #BlackLivesMatter
No such thing as a happy accident, Valerie Jarrett edition
The New York Post reports that, apparently, we have Valerie Jarrett to thank for what may turn out to be Hillary Clinton’s second defeat. Continue reading No such thing as a happy accident, Valerie Jarrett edition
William Greider: But Is Hillary Ready for Us? | The Nation
William Greider
March 10, 2015The “Ready for Hilary” campaign has launched a not-very-subtle courtship of discontented Democrats, those leftish liberal activists who yearn for anybody but another Clinton. Continue reading William Greider: But Is Hillary Ready for Us? | The Nation
Updated: Hillary’s email problem is what she’s said about it…
This piece warrants an update today, not because there are new news, but because someone far more important than yours truly has said something significant about it. Continue reading Updated: Hillary’s email problem is what she’s said about it…