Weekly Chess Club for Teens, Separation Chat, Remembering Frederic Jameson and a few difficult memories about The Political Unconscious.
Florida & Beyond, and All Opinions
Israel’s Destruction of Gaza Heritage Sites Aimes to Erase and Replace Palestine’s History
Cultural property has been a target of the Israeli offensive since the beginning of the conflict and, as early as November, the devastation of the cities of northern Gaza far exceeded that caused in the infamous bombing of Dresden in 1945. There are at least 130 sites in Gaza that Israel, as an occupying power, is obligated to protect under international law along with the rest of the area’s cultural and natural heritage. As of 17 September 2024, UNESCO has verified damage to 69 sites.
Senate Appointment and Special Election in Flagler to fill Marco Rubio and Mike Waltz Seats
Rubio’s selection as secretary of state in Trump’s administration would lead to a closely watched decision by DeSantis about appointing a U.S. senator for a term that would last until the 2026 election. Also, a special election will be needed to choose a replacement for Mike Waltz in Congressional District 6, which is made up of all or parts of Flagler, Lake, Marion, Putnam, St. Johns and Volusia Counties.
The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Veteran Resource Fair at the Flagler County Public Library, Tyrese Patterson in court (sort of), the pre-election Palm Coast City Council’s last meeting, the Community Traffic Safety Team meets, Google’s fabulous translation app.
Gaza Fallout: Arab American Voter Likely Tipped Michigan to Trump
Michigan has the largest population of Arabs, Muslims and Palestinians in the United States, currently numbering more than 200,000. Back during the primary in February 2024, a group called Listen to Michigan organized the uncommitted campaign in the state, promoting it as a way to express dissatisfaction with the Biden administration’s support of Israel’s actions in its conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Monday, November 11, 2024
Joint Veterans Day Ceremony and Parade in Bunnell, the reading habits of Americans, Michel Houellebecq on literature, a Latvian cartoonist heads for the American cloud.
Recreational Pot Hits Red Wall in Florida, North and South Dakota
The cannabis legalization movement’s primary obstacle is the “red wall,” the 20 states where Republicans have total control of state government and recreational cannabis remains illegal. Another four states without recreational legalization – Kansas, Wisconsin, Kentucky and North Carolina – could be described as “red wall adjacent.” These states have Democratic governors, but Republicans control the state legislatures.
Despite Trump’s Win, School Vouchers Were Again Rejected by Majorities of Voters
In several Republican-led states, popular sentiment on the voucher issue has been overridden by the efforts of special interest groups and powerful governors who have enacted sweeping voucher programs that often benefit affluent families.
The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Sunday, November 10, 2024
Clay Jones on knowing her place, Palm Coast Farmers’ Market, Jake’s Women, By Neil Simon, at City Rep Theatre, ‘No Sex Please, We’re British,’ at Daytona Playhouse, the Sursock Museum in Beirut.
Quincy Jones, Epic Transformer of America’s Sounds
Quincy Jones transformed our understanding of musical arrangement. His work spanned decades and genres, from jazz and pop to hip-hop and film scoring. He worked with pop icons like Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin, and also collaborated with lesser-known artists such as Lesley Gore and Tevin Campbell.