Monthly Archives: August 2020

Philadelphia Inquirer: This week, Gov. Tom Wolf argued that Pennsylvania should legalize recreational cannabis to raise funds for pandemic-related relief programs.

Der innerparteiliche Diskussionsprozess der Jahre 1989/90 lässt sich nicht auf die simple Alternative Brandt oder Lafontaine reduzieren — abgesehen davon, dass Lafontaine analytisch mit manchem Recht hatte. Es gab verschiedene und unter­schiedlich motivierte Zwischen- und Unter­positionen; Einwände gegen eine bestimmte … Continue reading →

FAZ: Wegen des Streits um die verbotene Großdemonstration gegen die Corona-Politik am Samstag in Berlin hat Innensenator Andreas Geisel (SPD) vor einem konflikt­reichen Wochenende in der Hauptstadt gewarnt. „Es gibt eine ganz erhebliche Androhung von Gewalt. Das macht uns ernsthaft Sorgen“, … Continue reading →

In the summer of 2016 I thought this remark humorous for several reasons. The role of irony and opportunities for parody in American public discourse have changed significantly over the intervening four years, and statements can now be made by … Continue reading →

Guardian: New Zealand media put Christchurch gunman in his place with focus on victims On Thursday, after the gunman was sentenced to an unprecedented life in jail without parole, Ardern reiterated her commitment to never speak the terrorist’s name, saying … Continue reading →

nola.com: The Category 4 hurricane was 60 miles south of Lake Charles at 11 p.m. with 150 mph winds at its peak. Those winds and the unbelievable storm surge are record-breaking. No hurricane so powerful has ever hit the Pelican … Continue reading →

Guardian: Vice President Mike Pence closed his convention speech by promising Trump would “make America great again, again”. “We will re-elect our president and principled Republican leaders across this land,” Pence said. “And with President Donald Trump in the White House for four more years, and … Continue reading →

nola.com: New Orleans Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director Collin Arnold said the city was tapping first responders to head to Cameron Parish and other areas expected to see wind gusts up to 170 miles per hour and 20-foot storm surge. Meanwhile, … Continue reading →

Los Angeles Times: For all their differences, Donald Trump and Joe Biden share a similar view of the 2020 election: It’s more a choice between two men than between competing agendas. “Character is on the ballot,” Biden says often. His acceptance … Continue reading →