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- What is Political Courage?
Peter Meijer was one of ten House Republicans who voted to impeach President Donald Trump for “incitement of insurrection” for his actions and inactions related to the January 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol. A Michigan moderate little known outside his district, the then-33-year-old had been a member of Congress for just ten days when he cast his vote. Meijer saw his impeachment vote as a moral imperative, yet knew that by casting it, he may have doomed his political career. When ABC News’s George Stephanopoulos asked as much, he replied, “I may very well have.” He was right. He didn’t survive his next party primary. Many lauded Meijer for his political bravery—the quality that Senator John F. Kennedy described in his 1956 book, Profiles in Courage. “In no other occupation but politics,” the future 35th president wrote, “is it expected that a man will sacrifice honors, prestige, and his chosen career on a single issue.” But in Congress, courage like Meijer’s is often ephemeral, as we’ve seen. The night of the insurrection, after the Senate had reconvened to certify Joe Biden’s election as president, Mitch McConnell and Lindsey Graham spoke forcefully from the Senate floor, pillorying President Donald Trump for what he had done to encourage the rioters and for arguing that he had won the 2020 election long after a slew of courts had concluded otherwise. Soon after, though, McConnell traveled to Mar-a-Lago to make peace with Trump, and Graham, who died this summer, emerged as one of his most vocal supporters. To understand true political courage and why it is in short supply today, I asked four current and former House members—Republican and Democrat—for guidance. They agree on little. But on this matter, they’re aligned with Trey Gowdy, a Fox News host and former four-term House Republican from South Carolina: “The number of Sir Thomas More moments that happened in Congress [while I was there], I don’t remember them.” Tom Suozzi is a fourth-term U.S. representative from a New York swing district who describes himself as “a Democrat, a true-blue Democrat, but also a true-blue American.” He was one of six House Democrats to cross party lines and vote with Republicans in November to end the 43-day federal government shutdown. Suozzi said he did it because the two parties were stalemated over health care, the Democrats’ position on the issue was already clear to voters, and… [TheTopNews] Read More.6 days ago - The Birthplace of Route 66—Missouri
Missouri occupies a special place in Route 66 history. Springfield, Missouri, proudly claims the title “Birthplace of Route 66.” It was here, in 1926, that officials finalized the now-famous highway number during a meeting that helped shape one of the most important roads in American history. Nearly a century later, Springfield remains one of the route’s most significant destinations, celebrating its connection to the Mother Road through museums, festivals, historic businesses, and preserved landmarks. Missouri is also home to some of the longest and best-preserved stretches of original Route 66 pavement. Unlike many states where development or interstate construction erased large portions of the highway, Missouri retains numerous original alignments that allow travelers to experience the road much as motorists did decades ago. Twisting through the Ozarks, these sections offer some of the most enjoyable riding on the entire route. The landscape itself is a major attraction. Route 66 winds through forests, climbs gentle ridges, and follows valleys carved into the Ozark Plateau. The scenery is greener and more varied than many travelers expect, particularly during spring and summer when the countryside is lush and vibrant. Missouri also helped define roadside tourism during Route 66’s golden age. Family-owned motels, diners, service stations, caves, and quirky attractions flourished here as businesses competed for travelers’ attention. Many survive today. The historic Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba remains the oldest continuously operating motel on Route 66, while Meramec Caverns continues to attract visitors just as it did during the highway’s heyday. For decades, travelers knew they were approaching the famous cave thanks to hundreds of hand-painted barn advertisements scattered across the countryside. Towns such as Cuba, Lebanon, Rolla, and Carthage embrace their Route 66 heritage with murals, museums, restored neon signs, and beautifully preserved downtown districts. Cuba’s collection of large-scale murals has earned it the nickname “Missouri’s Mural City,” while Lebanon and Waynesville celebrate the road through festivals. Of course, Route 66 has always balanced history with humor, and Missouri delivers plenty of both. Few roadside attractions embody that spirit better than Uranus, a tongue-in-cheek stop packed with fudge, souvenirs, sideshow exhibits, and enough bad puns to make even the most serious traveler laugh. What makes Missouri special is its variety. One moment you’re exploring a historic neighborhood in St. Louis. A few hours later, you’re carving through Ozark hills, touring a cave, sleeping in a stone… [TheTopNews] Read More.6 days ago - RAIN News is on vacation. Daily posts will resume Monday August 17
[TheTopNews] Read More.6 days ago - Dr. Stephen Patrick on drug testing new mothers
In this web exclusive, Dr. Stephen Patrick, a newborn ICU doctor and researcher on how the opioid crisis affects pregnant women and infants, talks with CBS News' Erin Moriarty about what happens after a mother tests positive for a substance during pregnancy. Patrick argues that automatically referring mothers to child welfare or law enforcement over a single drug test - even for substances like marijuana, which are legal in much of the country - can create more harm than it prevents: driving women away from prenatal care, disproportionately affecting Black and Native American families, and separating moms from newborns without evidence of harm. [TheTopNews] Read More.6 days ago - How THC tests have landed new mothers onto child abuse registriesIn more than 40 states, marijuana is now a legal method of relieving pain. But in Idaho, more than a thousand new mothers have ended up on a child abuse registry after testing positive for THC – a chemical found in marijuana – following childbirth. In other states, women have even been sent to jail. The findings of a joint investigation by "CBS Sunday Morning" and the Marshall Project raise hard questions about who gets punished, and who doesn't. Erin Moriarty reports. [This story was produced in partnership with The Marshall Project, a nonprofit news organization covering the U.S. criminal justice system.] [TheTopNews] Read More.6 days ago
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Peter Meijer was one of ten House Republicans who voted to impeach President Donald Trump for “incitement of insurrection” for his actions and inactions related to the January 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol. A Michigan moderate little known outside his district, the then-33-year-old had been a member of Congress for just ten days when he cast his vote. Meijer saw his impeachment vote as a moral imperative, yet knew that by casting it, he may have doomed his political career. When ABC News’s George Stephanopoulos asked as much, he replied, “I may very well have.” He was right. He didn’t survive his next party primary. Many lauded Meijer for his political bravery—the quality that Senator John F. Kennedy described in his 1956 book, Profiles in Courage. “In no other occupation but politics,” the future 35th president wrote, “is it expected that a man will sacrifice honors, prestige, and his chosen career on a single issue.” But in Congress, courage like Meijer’s is often ephemeral, as we’ve seen. The night of the insurrection, after the Senate had reconvened to certify Joe Biden’s election as president, Mitch McConnell and Lindsey Graham spoke forcefully from the Senate floor, pillorying President Donald Trump for what he had done to encourage the rioters and for arguing that he had won the 2020 election long after a slew of courts had concluded otherwise. Soon after, though, McConnell traveled to Mar-a-Lago to make peace with Trump, and Graham, who died this summer, emerged as one of his most vocal supporters. To understand true political courage and why it is in short supply today, I asked four current and former House members—Republican and Democrat—for guidance. They agree on little. But on this matter, they’re aligned with Trey Gowdy, a Fox News host and former four-term House Republican from South Carolina: “The number of Sir Thomas More moments that happened in Congress [while I was there], I don’t remember them.” Tom Suozzi is a fourth-term U.S. representative from a New York swing district who describes himself as “a Democrat, a true-blue Democrat, but also a true-blue American.” He was one of six House Democrats to cross party lines and vote with Republicans in November to end the 43-day federal government shutdown. Suozzi said he did it because the two parties were stalemated over health care, the Democrats’ position on the issue was already clear to voters, and… [TheTopNews] Read More.
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Missouri occupies a special place in Route 66 history. Springfield, Missouri, proudly claims the title “Birthplace of Route 66.” It was here, in 1926, that officials finalized the now-famous highway number during a meeting that helped shape one of the most important roads in American history. Nearly a century later, Springfield remains one of the route’s most significant destinations, celebrating its connection to the Mother Road through museums, festivals, historic businesses, and preserved landmarks. Missouri is also home to some of the longest and best-preserved stretches of original Route 66 pavement. Unlike many states where development or interstate construction erased large portions of the highway, Missouri retains numerous original alignments that allow travelers to experience the road much as motorists did decades ago. Twisting through the Ozarks, these sections offer some of the most enjoyable riding on the entire route. The landscape itself is a major attraction. Route 66 winds through forests, climbs gentle ridges, and follows valleys carved into the Ozark Plateau. The scenery is greener and more varied than many travelers expect, particularly during spring and summer when the countryside is lush and vibrant. Missouri also helped define roadside tourism during Route 66’s golden age. Family-owned motels, diners, service stations, caves, and quirky attractions flourished here as businesses competed for travelers’ attention. Many survive today. The historic Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba remains the oldest continuously operating motel on Route 66, while Meramec Caverns continues to attract visitors just as it did during the highway’s heyday. For decades, travelers knew they were approaching the famous cave thanks to hundreds of hand-painted barn advertisements scattered across the countryside. Towns such as Cuba, Lebanon, Rolla, and Carthage embrace their Route 66 heritage with murals, museums, restored neon signs, and beautifully preserved downtown districts. Cuba’s collection of large-scale murals has earned it the nickname “Missouri’s Mural City,” while Lebanon and Waynesville celebrate the road through festivals. Of course, Route 66 has always balanced history with humor, and Missouri delivers plenty of both. Few roadside attractions embody that spirit better than Uranus, a tongue-in-cheek stop packed with fudge, souvenirs, sideshow exhibits, and enough bad puns to make even the most serious traveler laugh. What makes Missouri special is its variety. One moment you’re exploring a historic neighborhood in St. Louis. A few hours later, you’re carving through Ozark hills, touring a cave, sleeping in a stone… [TheTopNews] Read More.
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In this web exclusive, Dr. Stephen Patrick, a newborn ICU doctor and researcher on how the opioid crisis affects pregnant women and infants, talks with CBS News' Erin Moriarty about what happens after a mother tests positive for a substance during pregnancy. Patrick argues that automatically referring mothers to child welfare or law enforcement over a single drug test - even for substances like marijuana, which are legal in much of the country - can create more harm than it prevents: driving women away from prenatal care, disproportionately affecting Black and Native American families, and separating moms from newborns without evidence of harm. [TheTopNews] Read More.
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In more than 40 states, marijuana is now a legal method of relieving pain. But in Idaho, more than a thousand new mothers have ended up on a child abuse registry after testing positive for THC – a chemical found in marijuana – following childbirth. In other states, women have even been sent to jail. The findings of a joint investigation by "CBS Sunday Morning" and the Marshall Project raise hard questions about who gets punished, and who doesn't. Erin Moriarty reports. [This story was produced in partnership with The Marshall Project, a nonprofit news organization covering the U.S. criminal justice system.] [TheTopNews] Read More.
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