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by Lowell
Here are a few national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Sunday, April 7.
- Theresa May warns of ‘stark choice’ between a deal and no Brexit (“‘The longer this takes, the greater the risk of the UK never leaving at all,’ says British PM” Which would be the smart move, by the way – don’t leave at all!)
- Whatever Happened to the Israeli Left? (“On the eve of the Jewish state’s elections, an appraisal of the battered opposition.”)
- Netanyahu Vows to Annex West Bank, Never Allow Palestinian State, If Reelected (Actually, it’s hard to know if he was saying parts or all of the West Bank, but either way it’s a huge mistake to go in that direction. Is this mostly a move to rally Bibi’s far-right base?)
- As Israel Charts a Future, Color and Chaos Abound in Its Election
- A Mysterious Infection, Spanning the Globe in a Climate of Secrecy (“The rise of Candida auris embodies a serious and growing public health threat: drug-resistant germs.”)
- Rwanda honors those killed in genocide 25 years ago
- Ernest ‘Fritz’ Hollings, South Carolina senator and WWII veteran, has died(“Longtime statesman known for his quick wit died Saturday at the age of 97”)
- Trump’s lawyer calls Democrats’ demands for tax returns “a gross abuse of power” (“It’s the beginning of what may become a drawn out legal battle.”)
- “Innovation”: the latest GOP smokescreen on climate change policy (“It does not mean what they think it means.” Republicans are a criminally negligent, corrupted party when it comes to…a lot of things, but definitely on the greatest environmental threat we’ve ever faced.)
- William Barr’s Choices (“Since Barr became Attorney General, he has narrowed the range of information about the Mueller report that he says he will allow the public to see.”)
- Scrutiny and Suspicion as Mueller Report Undergoes Redaction
- WATCH: Obama takes a veiled jab at Trump to the delight of a laughing Berlin audience (“I definitely think that there’s some politicians who could use some meditation. There is no doubt about that. I can think of a few who, you know, should just sit there for a little bit and — reflect. Find some inner peace.”)
- As Trump struggles to curb unauthorized immigration, his rhetoric gets tougher, but quick solutions are elusive (Nope, you’ve got to do the long, grinding, hard work of helping the countries where the immigrants/refugees are coming from.)
- Trump to Jewish Republicans: Democrats pushing ‘extreme, anti-Semitic agenda’ (Warped, and of course 100% untrue, crap.)
- Trump belittles Democrats, says asylum seekers look like they’re ‘fighting for the UFC’ (While former President Obama does our country proud in Europe, current “President” Trump disgraces himself in Las Vegas.)
- ‘Your Prime Minister Netanyahu’: Watch Trump’s Very Awkward Speech to American Jews (“At Republican Jewish conference, U.S. president mocked refugees, asked crowd to push for tariffs with ‘your people’ and seemed to suggest all Jews voted Obama”)
- Trump says Rep. Omar ‘doesn’t like Israel,’ one day after arrest in threat case (Wildly irresponsible, as usual.)
- Trump Supporter Charged With Threatening to Kill Rep. Ilhan Omar: “I’ll Put a Bullet in Her”
- Trump Was Greeted at Las Vegas’s Airport by Disgraced Casino Owner Steve Wynn
- Trump tells American Jews that Netanyahu is ‘your prime minister’ in bonkers Vegas speech
- Dems see room for Abrams in crowded presidential field (“Abrams is expected to make a decision on whether to run for the Senate by the end of the month, sources say. As she debates that race, she’s hearing a growing number of voices suggest that she aim higher.”)
- Is ‘Mayor Pete’ too good to be true? (“No, say Buttigieg’s constituents in South Bend, Indiana. He’s the real deal.”)
- GOP gets used to saying ‘no’ to Trump
- ‘SNL’ alum returns to tackle allegations against Biden
- In Iowa, Bernie Sanders says states should allow felons to vote from behind bars
- Herman Cain says he faces ‘cumbersome’ vetting for Fed board seat (Under no circumstances should someone like this, or Stephen Moore, be on the Fed.)
- Trump’s Recommendation of Herman Cain Is Utterly Reckless
- Suspected rhino poacher killed by an elephant then eaten by lions in South Africa (If only this would happen a LOT more often. Poachers are scum.)
- According to Activate Virginia, Only 26% of Virginia House Dem Candidates – ALL Incumbents – Accept Dirty Dominion $$$
- Editorial: No easy way to resolve Fairfax imbroglio (“He adamantly contends his innocence, and it has been reported he criticized his accusers behind closed doors. He implies the entire episode is a carefully orchestrated political hit, one with an obvious racial component. But that’s difficult to square with the stories told by the women…Virginia may have to confront that fact there will be no satisfactory conclusion to any of this, which would be deeply frustrating. How we handle accusations such as this speaks volumes about who we are as a commonwealth — and as a society. It’s difficult to believe this is the best Virginia can do.”)
- Editorial: Statewide hand-held cellphones ban hits roadblock in General Assembly (Thanks to House Republicans, more Virginians are going to get in car accidents.)
- Governor Northam Announces Release of Virginia’s Draft Chesapeake Bay Restoration Plan
- Gilbert Bland & Jonathan Zur: Accurate census invaluable to Virginia
- Rothman: How billionaires could help themselves, Appalachia and plenty of other places
- Bobby Dyer: Say “yes” to Something in the Water
- Editorial: A letter to President Macron of France: Please come to Bedford, Virginia
- Delegate Kaye Kory and Friends of Guest House Host Emotional Discussion of Female Inmates and Re-Entry
- Levar Stoney column: An honest conversation about meeting Richmond’s needs
- U.Va. redefines “unfathomable” to reach NCAA final (The ending of that game was crazy/wild/bonkers!)
- With last-second drama, Virginia edges Auburn to reach national title game (“Auburn had rallied, but Virginia’s Kyle Guy sank three free throws after being fouled with less than a second left to give his team a 63-62 victory. Virginia will play Monday in Minneapolis against the winner of the Texas Tech-Michigan State game.”)
- A bit warmer today and even warmer tomorrow; late-day storm possible tomorrow
