David Crary, Ap National Writer Updated 5:05 pm CST, Thursday, February 21, 2019 "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett leaves Cook County jail following his release, Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, in Chicago. Smollett was charged with disorderly conduct and filling a false police report when he said he was attacked in downtown Chicago by two men who hurled racist and anti-gay slurs and looped a rope around his neck, a police said. less "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett leaves Cook County jail following his release, Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, in Chicago. Smollett was charged with disorderly conduct and filling a false police report when he said he ... more Photo: Kamil Krzaczynski, AP Photo: Kamil Krzaczynski, AP Image 1 of / 4 Caption Close Image 1 of 4 "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett leaves Cook … [Read more...] about Smollett reactions epitomize polarized state of US politics
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Letter: Omar’s remark a rebuke of US politics, not Israel
By Letters To The Editor | PUBLISHED: February 15, 2019 at 4:10 am | UPDATED: February 15, 2019 at 4:19 am Omar’s remark a rebuke of US politics, not Israel Re: “Rep. Omar apologizes after House Dems condemn her comments” (page A4, Feb. 13): It is a sad day in America when our government limits our right to free speech at the behest of a state that is guilty of sustained and brutal human rights violations. The crux of Rep. Omar’s complaint is our tolerance of the pernicious influence of lobbyists in our politics. In essence, it is a critique of our own government, not of Israel. Israel is doing just fine. Y Forrest CioppaMoraga Submit your letter to the editor via this formLetters to the Editor Report an error Policies and Standards Contact Us … [Read more...] about Letter: Omar’s remark a rebuke of US politics, not Israel
Letter: US politics reduced to child’s play over wall
By Letters To The Editor | January 23, 2019 at 2:10 am US politics reduced to child’s play over wall Is there an adult in the house? Pelosi: You are not allowed to come to my house and give your speech. Trump: You are not allowed to use my plane to go on your trip. Our politics have gotten so far out of hand that it has come to child’s play. When are these politicians going to grow up and do the job they swore to do? Having a difference of opinions is OK, as long as you have discussions, compromise and come up with solutions. By the way, has anyone in Treasury Department checked the account balance? Maybe Mexico’s check for the wall has cleared and all this could have been avoided. Roger FernandezSan Ramon Submit your letter to the editor via this formLetters to the Editor Report an error Policies and Standards Contact Us … [Read more...] about Letter: US politics reduced to child’s play over wall
Why it’s still in Russia’s interest to mess with US politics
Angela Charlton, Associated Press Published 3:44 am CST, Sunday, November 4, 2018 In this Thursday, April 19, 2018, photo, 'USA Really' editor Alexander Malkevich gestures while speaking at the plenary meeting of the forum "Society, Culture and Media" in St. Petersburg, Russia. As Americans prepare for another election, Russian troublemakers appear to laboring afresh to divide U.S. voters and discredit democracy, and perhaps even sway the outcome. (Svetlana Kholyavchuk/Interpress Photo Agency via AP) less In this Thursday, April 19, 2018, photo, 'USA Really' editor Alexander Malkevich gestures while speaking at the plenary meeting of the forum "Society, Culture and Media" in St. Petersburg, Russia. As Americans ... more Photo: Svetlana Kholyavchuk, AP FILE - This Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018 file photo shows a business center building known as the "troll factory", an Internet Research Agency, one of a web of … [Read more...] about Why it’s still in Russia’s interest to mess with US politics
Hottest fight in US politics? Solar power in Arizona
Steven Mufson, The Washington Post Published 8:22 am PDT, Friday, November 2, 2018 Photovoltaic solar panels reflect light at the Agua Caliente Solar Project in Yuma County, Ariz. Photovoltaic solar panels reflect light at the Agua Caliente Solar Project in Yuma County, Ariz. Photo: Bloomberg Photo By Joshua Lott Tom Steyer is a billionaire investor and political activist from California. He has invested millions in the solar initiative in Arizona. Tom Steyer is a billionaire investor and political activist from California. He has invested millions in the solar initiative in Arizona. Photo: Washington Post Photo By Jahi Chikwendiu window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-3', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 3', target_type: 'mix' }); … [Read more...] about Hottest fight in US politics? Solar power in Arizona