Nazi salute and sign in post by two students in Minnesota condemned by school officials

Outrage as non-Native youth wearing #MAGA hats taunt and disrespect Native elder

“Nathan Phillips, Omaha, is a Vietnam Veteran who hosts a sacred pipe ceremony at Arlington, was taunted in D.C. ”

Native Twitter has gone ablaze as a Native American elder singing the AIM Song in Washington DC during the Indigenous Peoples March was ridiculed, taunted and mocked by a group of non-Native youth. The video, which was posted by YouTube account holder KC NOLAND, was also screen captured and...

Nazi salute and sign in post by two students in Minnesota condemned by school officials

“The students gave a Nazi salute while holding a poster that said, “Sweethearts would be a Hit(ler) w/ you, and I could Nazi myself going w/ anyone...”

By Ben Kesslen and Ali Gostanian School administrators in a town outside Minneapolis are condemning as "anti-Semitic" and "outrageous" a social media post showing two students giving a Nazi salute in front of a poster that appears to make light of Hitler and Nazis. The two students from...

The problem of creeping anti-Semitism within the Democratic Party

“Antisemitism is hostility to, prejudice, or discrimination against Jews. A person who holds such positions is called an antisemite. Antisemitism is...”

As many already know the "Women's March" group has run into some difficulty recently and this time it's not simply about excluding pro-life women. Tamika Mallory, the group's co-president, proclaimed “Thank God this man is alive and well, he is definitely the Greatest Of All Time.”  Who was she...

Protein shakes don't count: Why older adults should eat real food

“Older adults need to eat more protein-rich foods when they’re trying sick or to lose weight, experts recommend.”

Older adults need to eat more protein-rich foods when they’re trying to lose weight, dealing with a chronic or acute illness, or facing a hospitalization, according to a growing consensus among scientists. During these stressful periods, aging bodies process protein less efficiently and need...

Trump says he’ll make ‘major announcement’ Saturday about partial shutdown, border ‘crisis’

“"A beautiful thing to see, especially when you hear the new rhetoric spewing from the mouths of the Democrats who talk Open Border, High Taxes and...”

Video President Trump on Friday tweeted that he’ll make “a major announcement” Saturday afternoon concerning the ongoing partial government shutdownand the “humanitarian crisis” on the southern border. The announcement will occur at 3 p.m. at the White House, the president said....

Why Did Trump Want Cohen To Lie To Congress And The Prosecutors ?

Why did Trump want Cohen to lie? One of the big reasons is in last night's news report that claims Trump told his lawyer to lie in his testimony. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/jan/18/trump-michael... Jan 18, 2019 · But the two law enforcement sources told BuzzFeed that Trump met...

Thanks To The Shutdown, Americans Have Found Out They Don’t Need Part Of The Government

“America’s government shutdown isn’t a public relations win for the country, but to channel President Trump when he responded to Congresswoman...”

Trump has never cared about what may seem embarrassing; he has cared about long-term goals. An added bonus to the shutdown? A number of U.S. officials have told me that they have been able to work much more effectively without the drag of anti-Trump, life-long government apparatchiks. Question...

Trump denies Pelosi aircraft for foreign trip in response to call for State of the Union delay

President Trump on Thursday abruptly denied military aircraft to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for a foreign trip just minutes before the congressional delegation was set to depart, in a stunning response to her call to delay the State of the Union address amid the government shutdown. In a curt...

Shopping for meat and fish in the Chengdu wholesale market

Shopping for meat and fish in the Chengdu wholesale market Around three years ago my wife and I walked to the huge wholesale food market, both outdoor and indoor, which was nearby when we lived in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. The public as well as restaurants and small grocery stores shop there...

Can a wall stop drugs? Spot the heroin in this picture.

“One of El Chapo's top lieutenants told “countless stories of shipping tons of drugs in cars, trains, planes and submarines — even in a truck...”

Vehicles stand in early morning traffic at the San Ysidro Port of Entry for the U.S.-Mexico border crossing in Tijuana, Mexico. (Photo: David Maung/Bloomberg via Getty Images) One of President Trump’s go-to arguments for building a wall on the U.S. border with Mexico U.S. border with Mexico...

The March for Life Is Also a Women’s March

“The march calls attention first to the humanity of the unborn. But that’s why it’s also a women’s march: the event values all persons equally from...”

The March for Life is, at its core, a women’s march. January 18 marks the 46th annual March for Life held in Washington, D.C. The rally champions life, especially of the unborn, by challenging Roe v. Wade, the 1973 Supreme Court case that legalized abortion. Each year, the march boasts...

'F**k These Homophobes': Karen Pence Demonized for Teaching at Christian School

“America's second lady has a long track record in teaching. As her office noted, Karen Pence spent 25 years teaching elementary school before she...”

On Tuesday, Karen Pence, wife of Vice President Mike Pence, announced that she would return to teaching art at Immanuel Christian School. HuffPost researched the school and learned that it abides by traditional Christian sexual morality. Cue the outrage. On Wednesday, which coincidentally was...

Missing: Key Documents About Alleged Misconduct By Robert Mueller’s Lead Prosecutor

“However, late Friday it became clear that the records are gone for good, when Judge Lake’s case manager informed the Fulton Law Group that in...”

Andrew Weissmann, the lead prosecutor for Special Counsel Robert Mueller, has a history of questionable conduct. But the full extent of Weissmann’s alleged prosecutorial misconduct is unclear because some of the most serious charges were hidden behind redactions and secreted in sealed court...

This rediscovered Bolivian frog species survived deadly chytrid fungus

“The species was feared to be extinct, except for one lonely male”

CHYTRID SURVIVOR  After a decade in which people feared they were extinct, five Sehuencas water frogs have been discovered in Bolivia, including this female named Juliet. Researchers plan to introduce her to Romeo, a frog in captivity that until now was the last known survivor of his...

An Amazing Movie You're Lucky to Watch

An Amazing Movie You're Lucky to Watch The Flyer is a South African movie made in 2005 that has been released only in a few countries NOT including any other English language country. Unlike almost every movie made in an English Language country it does not have a Wikipedia article.  IMBD is...

The Loony Bin - A New Daily News Blog For Newstalkers - #1

The Lny Bin is a daily, so to speak, collection of news items and opinions. *************************************************************************************************** Friday, Jan 18, 2019 Stephen Colbert jokes that Trump has announced to the Taliban that Nancy Pelosi is on the way I...

Barr to Congress: Telling a witness to lie is a crime. New report: Trump told a witness to lie.

“Trump’s attorney general nominee said that a president can’t tell a witness to lie under oath. A BuzzFeed report says Trump did just that.”

On Thursday night, BuzzFeed News’s Jason Leopold and Anthony Cormier reported that President Donald Trump instructed his personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, to lie to Congress about Trump’s involvement in plans for a real estate project in Moscow. The BuzzFeed report, based on testimony and facts...

Imbolc

The midwinter feast approaches.  The dark days of winter are entrenched.  However, Spring is on its way.  This feast is for purification and dedication.  The alter & temple room must be purified.  A self-purification is also recommended utilizing the four elements:  salt (Earth) bath for the...

The marvel of the human dad

“Among our close animal relatives, only humans have involved and empathic fathers. Why did evolution favour the devoted dad? ”

At the Caspian Sea, Iran, in 2017.       Newsha Tavakolian/Magnum Photos What separates us from our fellow apes is a question that, rightly or wrongly, distracts anthropologists periodically. Their discussions generally focus on language, tool use, creativity or our remarkable abilities to...

Five Word Story

“So It Begins...”

Everyone adds their five words to the end of the previous post...

What is life really like in border country, where Trump wants his wall?

“The Guardian travelled to five border locations to discover how Trump’s rhetoric jars with the reality on the ground”

Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful wall” has become the trademark of his presidency. It is the promise that more than any other has energized his base, and riled his opponents, and his dogged attachment to it has now brought a large part of the US government to a historic 25 days of partial...

Ocean Ramsey up close and personal with massive great white shark

“The shark, Ramsey said, was 20 feet long and 8 feet wide.”

An enormous female great white shark nicknamed Deep Blue, perhaps the largest of her species ever recorded, has captivated Hawaii’s diving community. Until Sunday, when Deep Blue was spotted feasting on a floating sperm whale carcass off Oahu, sightings of this immensely robust predator had...

The Real Governments of Blue America

“In some states, politicians are actually trying to do their jobs.”

Gov. Gavin Newsom of California is from a state that offers a good example of politicians doing what politicians are supposed to do.Mike Blake/Reuters Officially, a big part of the federal government shut down late last month. In important ways, however, America’s government went AWOL almost...

President Trump Has Opened Our Eyes

“President Trump continues to serve only the far right fringe. What he has taught us is that this 'fringe' is actually 40% of the country.”

Before Donald Trump became President, I used to have a hard time figuring out how so many people could continue voting Republican, given their total corporate subservience and utter disregard for the American people.  A certain number is understandable.  A certain percentage could actually be...

Come One and All to the Creative Arts GroupThursday/Friday Photo Fest

Come One and All to the Creative Arts Group Thursday/Friday Photo Fest Just click this link and you're there.  If you can, post a photo for all to enjoy. https://thenewstalkers.com/a-macarthur/group_discuss/5508/thursday-friday-weekly-photo-fest-post-one-for-amac If you are not yet a member...

Number Of Americans Taking Antidepressants Surges Has Raised Dramatically

“Antidepressants, the most commonly prescribed medication in the country for people aged 18 to 44, are given more often to women than men, and far...”

The National Center for Health Statistics, an arm of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has published an announcement on its web site highlighting the fact that the number of Americans 12 years of age or older taking antidepressants has skyrocketed in recent years. Based on the information...

Video Games: A Plague On America

“Many teenagers who spend most of their time playing video games end up doing worse in school and that affects them for the rest of their lives. ”

Ever since the creation of video games, they have been robbing young kids of their time and ambition and they are harmful to the lives of teenagers and young adults around the globe. Although, these complex digital wonders are a great thing in moderation, when played in excess, they damage the...