Quick Takes

Washington Post Writer E.J. Dionne to Teach Course About Trump at Harvard

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 25, 2018 1 Comment

"Nine of his 10 most recent pieces, in fact, are definitively anti-Trump"...

Harvard Students Reportedly Want to be Challenged by More Conservative Scholars

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 25, 2018 4 Comments

“Much more work is needed to make this important element of diversity a priority."...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWrjiaf7ibo

Harvey Weinstein Turns Himself In, Charged With Rape and Criminal Sex Act

Posted by Mary Chastain on May 25, 2018 3 Comments

Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein turned himself in this morning to the New York police. They arrested him on charges of first- and third-degree rape and first-degree sex act.

Student Leaving Marquette Says it’s No Longer a Jesuit and Catholic University

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 25, 2018 5 Comments

“There is no acceptance of conservative thoughts"...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrrHSrJCTd0

MS-13 Member, Known as “Animal,” Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on May 24, 2018 2 Comments

"An MS-13 member was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for racketeering conspiracy involving the murder of a 15-year-old boy in East Boston."...

San Diego State Changing Mascot from ‘Aztec Warrior’ to ‘Spirit Leader’

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 24, 2018 4 Comments

“There will be immediate and visible changes in demeanor to achieve a respectful portrayal”...

Bias Response Team at U. Kentucky Encourages Students to Report Each Other

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 24, 2018 1 Comment

"serious implications for freedom of speech and conscience on campus"...

Harvard Overseer Resigns Over School’s Refusal to Divest From Fossil Fuels

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 24, 2018 5 Comments

"activities that might and likely do accelerate us toward climate disaster"...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWHxMZxXSfU

State Department Issues Health Alert in China After Suspected Sonic Attack

Posted by Mary Chastain on May 23, 2018 1 Comment

Very similar to the attacks on our diplomats in Cuba....

Dartmouth Survey Finds Democrat Students Are the Most Intolerant

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 23, 2018 4 Comments

"also are much less likely than Republican students to study and work on course projects with those of differing ideology"...

https://petapixel.com/2017/01/21/president-trumps-official-portrait/

UMass Prof Thinks Trump’s ‘Animals’ Comment Puts U.S. on Track to Genocide

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 23, 2018 3 Comments

“It’s hard to sound the alarm without being written off as an alarmist"...

Marquette Urges Students Not to Call Illegal Immigrants ‘Illegal’

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 23, 2018 5 Comments

"in favor of terms such as ‘undocumented’ or ‘unauthorized’ immigrant”...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgDYclZc24Q

Kilauea lava flows threaten geothermal power plant

Posted by Leslie Eastman on May 23, 2018 0 Comments

"To our knowledge, no one has faced this before."...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9F9o67j92Q

President Trump Endorses “Trumpian” John Cox for California Governor

Posted by Leslie Eastman on May 23, 2018 1 Comment

We have been following "The Most Interesting Governor's Race in the Nation", as California's "jungle primary" system offers a sizeable selection of gubernatorial hopefuls. Because of the primary rules, it is quite possible that two Democrats will be the ones on the General Election ballot. However, it is hoped that the Republicans can consolidate behind one of their better-known candidates: Businessman John Cox or State Assemblyman Travis Allen.