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Eric Holder Interview with Trevor Noah – 22 Apr 2018
Info Former Attorney General Eric Holder discusses unconscious racial bias, voter redistricting, James Comey’s effect on the 2016 election and a potential presidential run in 2020. This video was posted to YouTube on 22 Apr 2018, but most likely aired on 21 April 2018. Video
James Comey Interview on BBC Newsnight – 19 April 2018
Below is the BBC Newsnight interview with James Comey posted to YouTube on 19 Apr 2018. This video is provided here for informational and educational purposes. This interview makes a good case study given that Comey was criticized by members of both political parties. Comey’s book, A Higher Loyalty, examines the values and practices of exceptional… Continue reading James Comey Interview on BBC Newsnight – 19 April 2018
Cynthia Nixon Interview with Stephen Colbert – 18 Apr 2018
Stage actor Cynthia Nixon, who has performed in over 30 broadway and off-broadway shows, is also known for her roles in over 80 movies and television shows. She played Nancy Reagan in the National Geographic Channel special Killing Reagan based on the book of the same name by conservative talkshow host Bill O’Reilly formerly of Fox… Continue reading Cynthia Nixon Interview with Stephen Colbert – 18 Apr 2018
James Comey ABC News Interview with George Stephanopoulos – 15 April 2018
Below are videos of the James Comey ABC News interview with George Stephanopoulos that aired on 15 Apr 2018. These videos are provided here for informational and educational purposes. This interview makes a good case study given that Comey was criticized by members of both political parties. Comey’s book, A Higher Loyalty, examines the values and practices… Continue reading James Comey ABC News Interview with George Stephanopoulos – 15 April 2018
James Comey Interview on The View – 18 Apr 2018
Summary Below are videos from the James Comey appearance on The View from 18 April 2018. These videos are provided here for informational and educational purposes. This interview makes a good case study given that Comey was criticized by members of both political parties. Comey’s book, A Higher Loyalty, examines the values and practices of… Continue reading James Comey Interview on The View – 18 Apr 2018
Five Reasons Why the Expulsion of Russian Diplomats is Counter Productive
The UK is blaming Russia for the poisoning of two former spies earlier this month. In retaliation, 20 countries are expelling Russian diplomats. This is the latest in a wave of Russian diplomats being expelled in retaliation for actions presumed to be of Russian origin. The image at the top of this page refers to… Continue reading Five Reasons Why the Expulsion of Russian Diplomats is Counter Productive
ACQUITTED: Lindsay Shepherd Found Not Guilty of Being a Conservative
In November 2017 at Wilfrid Laurier University in Canada, Teaching Assistant Lindsay Shepherd had allowed a discussion in her classroom about gender pronouns and she showed a 3-minute public television TVOntario debate on the topic. In a meeting with three of her superiors, Shepherd was brought to tears and reprimanded for having allowed the discussion. She was… Continue reading ACQUITTED: Lindsay Shepherd Found Not Guilty of Being a Conservative
Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin – Released from Prison
On Thursday, 29 April 2010, I testified in Federal Court as a witness in the case of the United States v. Rubashkin. When I say I was a witness, I hadn’t witnessed a crime. I had witnessed the absence of a crime. That’s what I was in court to testify about. The case against Rubashkin had… Continue reading Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin – Released from Prison
City Council Election – Iowa City – 2017
We often refer to elections as a choice between the lesser of two evils. In national elections, sometimes it seems like the most likable and qualified candidates drop out early, while the most ruthless and well funded rise to the top. Local elections are different, and in Iowa City, we’re often given the opportunity to… Continue reading City Council Election – Iowa City – 2017
We’re Draining the Wrong End of the Swamp
It’s disappointing to see that some of the best people in politics are often marginalized, bullied, personally attacked, and in other ways deterred from continuing in public service. Moderates and those working across the isle are often criticized by extremists in their respective parties. Innovative reformists and those willing to express concern or criticism about… Continue reading We’re Draining the Wrong End of the Swamp
Melissa McCarthy – Sean Spicer Press Conference (Videos)
Sean Spicer Press Conference (Melissa McCarthy) – SNL – 5 Feb 2017 White House press secretary Sean Spicer (Melissa McCarthy) and secretary of education nominee Betsy DeVos (Kate McKinnon) take questions from the press (Bobby Moynihan, Kristen Stewart, Cecily Strong, Vanessa Bayer, Alex Moffat, Mikey Day). Sean Spicer Press Conference Cold Open (Melissa McCarthy) –… Continue reading Melissa McCarthy – Sean Spicer Press Conference (Videos)