#’Sir, there is something on your chin’

#’Sir, there is something on your chin’

“#’Sir, there is something on your chin’” Was that egg on his face? President Biden had to be alerted to remove a speck of something from his chin during a virtual event being livestreamed from the White House on Friday. The meeting to discuss wildfires with a group of governors from Western states was underway…

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#Letters to the Editor — July 25, 2021

#Letters to the Editor — July 25, 2021

“#Letters to the Editor — July 25, 2021” Defender’s vic jabTo public defender Sarah Burleson: The 7-year-old whose scooter was stolen had every right to be on an electric scooter. His parents gave him that right (“Creep’s lawyer mocks kid vic,” July 21). However, your client had no right to steal the scooter for drug…

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#Joe Biden’s unity vow ‘left’ behind: Goodwin

#Joe Biden’s unity vow ‘left’ behind: Goodwin

“#Joe Biden’s unity vow ‘left’ behind: Goodwin” With all the bucks stopping on their desks, American presidents don’t often get to choose what problems to face. One exception is the inaugural address, where the slate is clean and they have an uncluttered chance to define themselves and how they want to be measured.  Joe Biden’s…

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#WH slams China for ‘dangerous’ rejection of new COVID probe

#WH slams China for ‘dangerous’ rejection of new COVID probe

“#WH slams China for ‘dangerous’ rejection of new COVID probe” White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Thursday slammed China for rejecting a new World Health Organization probe of the origins of COVID-19. “We’re deeply disappointed. Their position is irresponsible and frankly dangerous,” Psaki said at her daily press briefing. Zeng Yixin, vice minister of…

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#Here’s what’s gone ‘right’: Devine

#Here’s what’s gone ‘right’: Devine

“#Here’s what’s gone ‘right’: Devine” With President Biden celebrating six months in office this week, it may seem as if Jane Fonda was prophetic when she declared last year that “COVID is God’s gift to the left.”   But never despair. As the dust settles from the pandemic and we grimly survey the gains made by…

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