California governor Jerry Brown ordered the state Capitol to fly its flags at half-staff in honor of the victims of the Paris terror attacks, including the first identified American casualty, California State University Long Beach student Nohemi Gonza…
Author: Joel B. Pollak
Democratic Debate Moderators: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly
The moderators at the second Democratic debate at Drake University in Iowa on Saturday, led by John Dickerson of CBS News, did a slightly better job than moderators had done at most past debates–but only slightly.
Hillary Clinton & Co. Refuse to Say ‘Radical Islam’ at Dem Debate
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told the Democratic Party presidential debate on Saturday evening in Iowa that she would not use the phrase “radical Islam” to describe the enemy responsible for attacking the United States and the west in gen…
California Band ‘Eagles of Death Metal’ in Paris Terror Attack
A California-based rock band, Eagles of Death Metal, was performing at the theater in Paris, France that was attacked by gunmen Friday night, and where 100 hostages are reportedly being held.
Ferguson Effect: 1000 at Berkeley ‘Million Student March’
BERKELEY — Roughly 1,000 demonstrators gathered in front of Sproul Hall at the University of California Berkeley to protest for free tuition and demonstrate solidarity with students at the University of Missouri. The Berkeley demonstration was one of more than 100 across the country, part of a “Million Student March” that demanded free tuition, student debt forgiveness, and a minimum wage of $15 per hour. However, events of the past several days have linked the economic campaign to the broader racial protests sweeping across U.S. campuses. Earlier this week, students at “Mizzou” deposed both the university president and the chancellor after protests linked to the “Black Lives Matter” movement, sparked by the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson last year. The Berkeley students were boosted by roughly 200 demonstrators from the National Nurses Union, who are formally aligned with the presidential campaign of Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT). Once targeted by Black Lives Matter demonstrators, Sanders emerged from Thursday’s demonstration as a symbol of left-wing solidarity. At the rally, students spoke about the debt and race issues almost interchangeably. Lauren Butler of the Black Student Union told the crowd: “The students of UC Berkeley stand in solidarity with the black students at Mizzou who
Ferguson Effect: UC to Join ‘Million Student March’
The student demonstrations that have thrown the University of Missouri and other campuses around the nation into chaos will sweep across California on Thursday as part of a national effort called the “Million Student March.”
GOP Debate: Winners, Losers, Report Card
The clear winner of Tuesday night’s GOP debate was the Fox Business Network, which conducted two lively sessions that were freewheeling, substantive–and, for the most part, fair. The entire GOP field benefited from the chance to showcase their policies. But while most did well, and a few had their best nights of the presidential campaign thus far, some did better than others. Here, in order, is how each of the Republican contenders performed. Ben Carson: A Carson was the overall winner. He defended his record from personal attacks and gave detailed, substantive, convincing answers on both economics and foreign policy. It was his best debate so far–and by far. Donald Trump: A- Trump also had one of his best debates thus far. Aside from an opening gaffe in which he said wages were “too high,” he invoked Dwight Eisenhower on immigration and did well on trade and foreign policy. Ted Cruz: A- Cruz delivered another solid performance on all fronts, slamming the IRS, defending opponents of illegal immigration, and ribbing journalists. He missed an opportunity to stand out, but made no real mistakes. Rand Paul: B+ Paul had his best debate yet, hitting Marco Rubio over military spending and attacking Democrats, arguing that inequality is greatest in the
Chris Christie Slams Hillary Clinton in Almost Every GOP Debate Answer
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie did something at the GOP debate on Tuesday night that no other candidate had done before: he targeted Democratic frontrunner Hillary Clinton in nearly every single answer.
Netanyahu Charms ‘Progressives’ in Provocative Talk to Podesta Group
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu charmed the left-wing Center for American Progress (CAP) in an unusual talk on Tuesday that some on the left had protested vehemently.