Political Potpourri Archive: June 2012

The Battle of Beersheba: Then and Now

Every year on October 31, there is a commemoration ceremony in Israel’s Beersheba War Cemetery to remember those who fell, in battle of Israel's Beersheba War. Published June 28 2012
Jerry Sandusky trial…justice rendered

Although justice was served in the Sandusky trial, we must now work to stop more predators before they act. Published June 25 2012
Eric Holder runs and hides behind Obama's executive privilege

Rather than protect and enforce our laws, Obama and Holder make a mockery of them. Published June 21 2012
When Obama goes: U-hauls at the White House

Hope and change we can believe in? Believe it when the U-haul trailers pull up to the White House. Published June 17 2012
Labor unions feel pain of pension reform votes in San Diego, San Jose

The passage of pension reform measures in San Diego and San Jose signal the demise of labor union power, more so than Scott Walker's win in Wisconsin. Published June 6 2012
Lies, damn lies, and opinion polls

"Crucify him! Crucify him!" So much for the wisdom of majorities. Published June 1 2012

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Entertainment News and Reviews

Entertainment News and Reviews from Washington, D.C. and beyond.
- James Gandolfini dies; Actor changed cable TV in HBO's Sopranos
  James Joseph Gandolfini, Jr., who portrayed Tony Soprano in the HBO hit series, has died in in Italy at the age of 51.
- True Blood Season 6 premiere information and Live Chat
  HBO’s darkly sinister and oh so sexy True Blood takes flight on its sixth season tonight at 8:45 p.m. Eastern.
- The Go-Go's & Psychedelic Furs create a 1980s hit storm at Wolf Trap
  The Go-Go’s and The Psychedelic Furs stop by the Filene Center delivering an 1980s alternative hit parade for fans
- DE GRACIA: Why fans should pick Hawaii for Miss USA 2013
  Put the Fiftieth State in lead at this year’s Miss USA.
Rick Townley's World of Books & Publishing

A carefully guided tour through the confusing world of modern bookselling and publishing.
The Chinese Slant

A round eye’s guide into the Chinese world.
Wells On Baseball

This column will cover anything that has anything remotely to do with the game of baseball, from the game itself to mid-summer trades to offseason moves.
Culinary Quest

Great discoveries in the world of restaurants and chefs fulfill the quest for delicious food and cooking.
TV Den

Television commentary, reviews, news and nonstop DVR catch-up by Lisa King Doloff and friends.

The Battle of Beersheba: Then and Now