These two were meant for each other.

Sean Hannity, host of the Fox News television show “Hannity,” recently invited conservative columnist and political commentator Ann Coulter on his show.  

As the two pundits discussed the investigation into the Boston bombers, the bottom right-hand corner of the TV read “Radicals in America.”

Perhaps it would have been more appropriate to flip the words around: American Radicals.  

Certainly, that would accurately represent the two pundits on screen.

When Hannity began discussing the capture of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev inside of a boat, Coulter offered:

“Also, why not just shoot up the boat? They should have just kept shooting when they caught him in the boat.  Just give him an automatic death penalty there.”

We here at USDemocrazy would like to suggest Ms. Coulter study the rule of law and due process.  Perhaps she was absent that day at law school?

She proceeded to label lawyers as cowards (though she earned a J.D. from the University of Michigan School of Law) and mocked “civilian trials.”  

Where is the prejudiced, Islamophobic rhetoric, you may ask? Don’t worry, there was plenty of that too.

As the discussion steered towards Tsarnaev’s wife, Coulter blurted out, in a stream-of-consciousness manner:

“She ought to be in prison for wearing a hijab.” 

Coulter’s statement, as if a comment in passing, came with no further explanation.

Sounds like Coulter was also absent for the lesson on the Bill of Rights, with a focus on freedom of religion.

Does she believe Sikh and Jewish people should be imprisoned for their religious head coverings also?

Hannity, however, was apparently not startled by Coulter’s comments at all.  On the contrary, the host of the show added,

“I would waterboard him myself.”

(Ironically, it’s been over 1,400 days since Hannity claimed on April 22, 2009 he would undergo waterboarding to prove it’s not torture – and would do it to raise money for the families of US troops.  He has yet to fulfill his promise.)

To hear more shocking remarks that will leave you questioning how this ever aired, you can watch the dialogue here.  

Keep in mind, “radicals” aren’t just people from foreign nations who come to terrorize our great country; they can be Americans too. 

The UMBC Office of Institutional Advancement has extended its search for a Web Designer/Specialist. The incumbent will take an active role in the department’s website development. Specific duties include: performing hands-on web/interactive design, print and production work; developing and delivering projects in a timely manner; and performing other duties as assigned.

This is an entry-level position that requires a Bachelor's degree in web design, graphic design or related area. One year of professional experience in design, development and production of interactive marketing communications preferred. Proficiency in HTML5, CSS, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office, mobile/responsive web design, browser compatibility and accessibility standards required. A working knowledge of JavaScript, JQuery, PHP, WordPress, Final Cut Pro, interactive charts and graphs, blogs, wikis, social media, analytics, HTML emails, and user interface design desired. Experience with higher education and/or a digital/creative agency a plus. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be a team player, positive self-starter and detail-oriented designer who is able to produce work that is current and polished. He or she should enjoy working with clients, have a sincere desire to help meet their communications goals, and be able to assess strategies to help create the most effective and responsive digital communications. The ideal candidate must also have the ability to learn new skills independently, work within the development cycle for complex web initiatives, and manage time to meet aggressive deadlines.

For best consideration, submit a cover letter including salary requirements, resume, and three non-returnable samples and/or URLs by May 10, 2013 (resumes will be accepted until filled) to: UMBC Creative Services, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Administration Building, 8th floor, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250, ATTN: Design Director, Email: Sorry, you need javascript to view this email address.

The UMBC Office of Institutional Advancement has extended its search for a Web Designer/Specialist. The incumbent will take an active role in the department’s website development. Specific duties include: performing hands-on web/interactive design, print and production work; developing and delivering projects in a timely manner; and performing other duties as assigned.

This is an entry-level position that requires a Bachelor's degree in web design, graphic design or related area. One year of professional experience in design, development and production of interactive marketing communications preferred. Proficiency in HTML5, CSS, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office, mobile/responsive web design, browser compatibility and accessibility standards required. A working knowledge of JavaScript, JQuery, PHP, WordPress, Final Cut Pro, interactive charts and graphs, blogs, wikis, social media, analytics, HTML emails, and user interface design desired. Experience with higher education and/or a digital/creative agency a plus. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be a team player, positive self-starter and detail-oriented designer who is able to produce work that is current and polished. He or she should enjoy working with clients, have a sincere desire to help meet their communications goals, and be able to assess strategies to help create the most effective and responsive digital communications. The ideal candidate must also have the ability to learn new skills independently, work within the development cycle for complex web initiatives, and manage time to meet aggressive deadlines.

For best consideration, submit a cover letter including salary requirements, resume, and three non-returnable samples and/or URLs by May 10, 2013 (resumes will be accepted until filled) to: UMBC Creative Services, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Administration Building, 8th floor, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250, ATTN: Design Director, Email: Sorry, you need javascript to view this email address.

Want to read some Superman? Jonesing for some Archie? UMBC’s Special Collections department holds over 6,500 comic books! Featuring a variety of genres, from superhero comics to underground comix, this collection will have something for every comic book fan.

With so many comic books, navigating the collection can be a bit daunting. But don’t fret! Special Collections now has a new online comics guide to help you sort through the collection. Now it is easy to find a comic book that fits your interests, from superheroes, to romance, and horror.

You can check out the guide at http://lib.guides.umbc.edu/comics

You can also come to Special Collections to read any of these comics. Although the comics do not circulate (you have to read them in our department) the Special Collections staff will do their best to work with your schedule. Special Collections is open 1 to 4 Monday through Friday, with extended hours from 4 to 8 on Thursday nights, or you can request an appointment. To contact Special Collections, visit their website, email us (speccoll@umbc.edu) or call 410-455-2353.

This post was written by Special Collections Graduate Assistant Johanna Schein.