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| January 30, 2023 |
Jan 30, 2023: The Hill: Megyn Kelly ripped online after criticizing Jill Biden’s ‘Dr.’ title
Former Fox News host and conservative pundit Megyn Kelly is facing backlash online after she criticized first lady Jill Biden, who holds a doctorate in education, for the use of her “Dr.” title
Former Fox News host and conservative pundit Megyn Kelly is facing backlash online after she criticized first lady Jill Biden, who holds a doctorate in education, for the use of her “Dr.” title
| January 29, 2023 |
Jan 29, 2023: HuffPost: Jim Jordan Gets Fact-Checked To His Face In Combative NBC News Interview
Rep. Jim Jordan and Chuck Todd got into a sparring match Sunday as the NBC News host called out the Ohio Republican for painting a misleading picture of how former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden handled the discovery of classified documents at their respective homes.
Rep. Jim Jordan and Chuck Todd got into a sparring match Sunday as the NBC News host called out the Ohio Republican for painting a misleading picture of how former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden handled the discovery of classified documents at their respective homes.
| January 28, 2023 |
Jan 28, 2023: New York Post: Bill Maher and Bryan Cranston butt heads over critical race theory
Comedian and podcast host Bill Maher locked horns with actor Bryan Cranston on whether schools should be teaching critical race theory.
The two discussed whether the hotly debated ideology — which holds that race shapes social and political movements, the media and laws — should be included in school curriculum on Maher’s “Club Random” podcast.
The topic came up after they talked about slavery, and Maher said people like former presidents should not be canceled for having slaves.
“It’s 400 f–king years that we’ve dealt with this, and our country still has not taken responsibility or accountability,” Cranston said.
The “Breaking Bad” actor said he believes critical race theory is “essential” to schools.
Comedian and podcast host Bill Maher locked horns with actor Bryan Cranston on whether schools should be teaching critical race theory.
The two discussed whether the hotly debated ideology — which holds that race shapes social and political movements, the media and laws — should be included in school curriculum on Maher’s “Club Random” podcast.
The topic came up after they talked about slavery, and Maher said people like former presidents should not be canceled for having slaves.
“It’s 400 f–king years that we’ve dealt with this, and our country still has not taken responsibility or accountability,” Cranston said.
The “Breaking Bad” actor said he believes critical race theory is “essential” to schools.
| January 27, 2023 |
Jan 27, 2023: ARS Technica: Report: Truth Social ads dominated by fake merchandise, misleading users
Like any social media platform, Truth Social relies on advertising to drive revenue, but as Twitter’s highly publicized struggle to retain advertisers has shown, it’s hard to attract major brands when a company’s content moderation capabilities appear undependable. That’s likely why Truth Social—which prides itself on sparking an “open, free, and honest global conversation” by largely avoiding content moderation altogether—has seemingly attracted no major advertisers.
Like any social media platform, Truth Social relies on advertising to drive revenue, but as Twitter’s highly publicized struggle to retain advertisers has shown, it’s hard to attract major brands when a company’s content moderation capabilities appear undependable. That’s likely why Truth Social—which prides itself on sparking an “open, free, and honest global conversation” by largely avoiding content moderation altogether—has seemingly attracted no major advertisers.
Jan 27, 2023: Poynter: Opinion: Fox News’ Benjamin Hall returns to TV for the first time since he suffered horrific injuries in Ukraine
Benjamin Hall, the Fox News correspondent who was badly injured while covering the war in Ukraine, made his first TV appearance Thursday in nearly a year. He told “Fox & Friends,” “I’ve got one leg, I’ve got no feet, I see through one eye, one workable hand. I was burned all over, and I feel strong. I feel more confident than I ever have. I think that you learn a lot going through things like this, and I was surrounded by so many wonderful people — that’s why I’m here today, and I look forward to everything that comes ahead.” Hall was injured in a March 22 attack that killed Fox News photojournalist Pierre Zakrzewski and Ukrainian journalist Oleksandra “Sasha” Kuvshynova. Fox News’ Brian Flood has more about Hall’s TV appearance and recovery.
Benjamin Hall, the Fox News correspondent who was badly injured while covering the war in Ukraine, made his first TV appearance Thursday in nearly a year. He told “Fox & Friends,” “I’ve got one leg, I’ve got no feet, I see through one eye, one workable hand. I was burned all over, and I feel strong. I feel more confident than I ever have. I think that you learn a lot going through things like this, and I was surrounded by so many wonderful people — that’s why I’m here today, and I look forward to everything that comes ahead.” Hall was injured in a March 22 attack that killed Fox News photojournalist Pierre Zakrzewski and Ukrainian journalist Oleksandra “Sasha” Kuvshynova. Fox News’ Brian Flood has more about Hall’s TV appearance and recovery.
Jan 27, 2023: The Verge: Twitter vows to take ‘less severe actions’ against rule-breaking accounts
Twitter is promising that it’ll take “less severe actions” when disciplining accounts that break its rules; it’ll only suspend Twitter accounts that engage in “severe or ongoing, repeat violations” of its rules. The company also says it’ll be letting anyone appeal suspensions starting February 1st, and that those doing so will be judged using updated standards.
Twitter is promising that it’ll take “less severe actions” when disciplining accounts that break its rules; it’ll only suspend Twitter accounts that engage in “severe or ongoing, repeat violations” of its rules. The company also says it’ll be letting anyone appeal suspensions starting February 1st, and that those doing so will be judged using updated standards.
| January 26, 2023 |
Jan 26, 2023: MediaIte: Cable News Ratings Wednesday January 25: Lawrence O’Donnell Leads MSNBC in Total Viewers, Ties Joy Reid to Top the Demo
MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell led his network on Wednesday night in total viewers and tied Joy Reid for first place in the key 25-54 age demographic.
MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell led his network on Wednesday night in total viewers and tied Joy Reid for first place in the key 25-54 age demographic.
Jan 26, 2023: Pamela Paul: New York Times: The Long Shadow of ‘American Dirt’
| January 25, 2023 |
Jan 25, 2023: MediaIte: Beto O’Rourke Still Has $100,000 of Sam Bankman-Fried’s Crypto Cash: Report
Disgraced crypto giant Sam Bankman-Fried, a major Democrat donor who also donated some money to a few Republicans, is facing charges of fraud, money laundering, and campaign finance violations, a fact which has prompted recipients of his dirty money to send it back. Mostly.
But according to a new investigative report from the Washington Free Beacon, perennial Democratic candidate Beto O’Rourke still has about a hundred grand in the tainted funds.
Disgraced crypto giant Sam Bankman-Fried, a major Democrat donor who also donated some money to a few Republicans, is facing charges of fraud, money laundering, and campaign finance violations, a fact which has prompted recipients of his dirty money to send it back. Mostly.
But according to a new investigative report from the Washington Free Beacon, perennial Democratic candidate Beto O’Rourke still has about a hundred grand in the tainted funds.
Jan 25, 2023: New York Times: Meta to Reinstate Trump’s Facebook and Instagram Accounts
Just over two years after Donald J. Trump’s accounts were suspended from Facebook and Instagram, Meta, the owner of the platforms, said on Wednesday that it would reinstate the former president’s access to the social media services.
Just over two years after Donald J. Trump’s accounts were suspended from Facebook and Instagram, Meta, the owner of the platforms, said on Wednesday that it would reinstate the former president’s access to the social media services.
Jan 25, 2023: Fox News: Peter Doocy grills John Kirby on SCIF security amid Biden document scandal
Fox News White House correspondent Peter Doocy asks NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby about Biden's mishandling of classified material on 'America Reports.'
Fox News White House correspondent Peter Doocy asks NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby about Biden's mishandling of classified material on 'America Reports.'
| January 24, 2023 |
Jan 24, 2023: Business Insider: George Santos told Brazilian media that he survived an assassination attempt, MSNBC reports
In a clip uncovered by the "Rachel Maddow Show" on MSNBC, Santos tells the podcast Radio Novela Apresenta that his home was vandalized in January of 2021 simply because he was a Republican.
In a clip uncovered by the "Rachel Maddow Show" on MSNBC, Santos tells the podcast Radio Novela Apresenta that his home was vandalized in January of 2021 simply because he was a Republican.
Jan 24, 2023: Fox News: Fox News crushes CNN, MSNBC viewership as Don Lemon’s morning show has worst week since launch
Fox News Channel continued to dominate cable news viewership last week as MSNBC and CNN struggled to attract the viewers most coveted by advertisers.
Fox News Channel continued to dominate cable news viewership last week as MSNBC and CNN struggled to attract the viewers most coveted by advertisers.
Jan 24, 2023: Awful Announcing: MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough walks back support of Tony Dungy after learning about anti-transgender tweet mid-segment
Dungy has since deleted and apologized for the comment. But in his initial defense of the former NFL head coach, Scarborough appeared to be unaware of the controversial tweet that was posted just a few days earlier, and his comments on Hamlin. Defending Tony Dungy from controversy on live TV without being aware of what caused the controversy is a bad look. To his credit, however, after learning of Dungy’s anti-transgender tweet, Scarborough quickly amended his earlier support.
Dungy has since deleted and apologized for the comment. But in his initial defense of the former NFL head coach, Scarborough appeared to be unaware of the controversial tweet that was posted just a few days earlier, and his comments on Hamlin. Defending Tony Dungy from controversy on live TV without being aware of what caused the controversy is a bad look. To his credit, however, after learning of Dungy’s anti-transgender tweet, Scarborough quickly amended his earlier support.
Jan 24, 2023: HuffPost: Twitter Revives, Then Bans, Account Of Nazi-Loving Insurrectionist Nick Fuentes
Twitter reinstated and then quickly re-banned the account of Nick Fuentes, the prominent white supremacist who most recently made headlines for joining the antisemitic presidential campaign of rapper Ye. After a year-and-a-half exile from the platform, Fuentes’ account returned Tuesday morning. By Wednesday, it was banned again.
Twitter reinstated and then quickly re-banned the account of Nick Fuentes, the prominent white supremacist who most recently made headlines for joining the antisemitic presidential campaign of rapper Ye. After a year-and-a-half exile from the platform, Fuentes’ account returned Tuesday morning. By Wednesday, it was banned again.
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Jan 22, 2023: The Wrap: Fox News Analyst Asks Ron DeSantis to ‘Look Closely’ at Miami Restaurant He Claims Kicked Him Out for Conservative Politics
Fox News analyst Gianno Caldwell has called on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to “look closely” at the Miami restaurant that he claims kicked him out for his conservative politics — a conflict that has prompted the establishment to move up their prescheduled winter break in light of harassment on social media. |
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| January 20, 2023 |
Jan 20, 2023: New York Times: David Crosby, a King of Twitter
David Crosby tweeted around 79,000 times in over a decade spent on the platform, a pace that dramatically eclipsed his contemporaries. Credit...
David Crosby tweeted around 79,000 times in over a decade spent on the platform, a pace that dramatically eclipsed his contemporaries. Credit...
| January 19, 2023 |
Jan 19, 2023: Amanda Marcotte: Salon: "Gas stoves!" freak-out is the least convincing fake Republican outrage ever
Jan 19, 2023: NewsHounds: Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ Is The NM Shooting Fox Wants To Talk About
While Fox News ignored the politically-motivated shootings at four NM Democrats’ homes, the same network loved talking about the upcoming charges for Alec Baldwin’s accidental shooting on the NM movie set of Rust.
While Fox News ignored the politically-motivated shootings at four NM Democrats’ homes, the same network loved talking about the upcoming charges for Alec Baldwin’s accidental shooting on the NM movie set of Rust.
Jan 19, 2023: Yahoo: CNN Anchor Nails GOP Rep. Byron Donalds for His George Santos Hypocrisy
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) told CNN on Thursday that it wasn't his place to call for his truth-allergic colleague George Santos’ resignation, only for anchor Victor Blackwell to remind him he’s had no problem demanding President Joe Biden to step down.
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) told CNN on Thursday that it wasn't his place to call for his truth-allergic colleague George Santos’ resignation, only for anchor Victor Blackwell to remind him he’s had no problem demanding President Joe Biden to step down.
Jan 19, 2023: National Review: Trump Calls for Jailing Reporters Who Dropped Dobbs Leak Story
Former president Trump argued Thursday that the reporters who disclosed the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision in a story should be jailed if they refuse to reveal the identify of the primary leaker of the document.
Former president Trump argued Thursday that the reporters who disclosed the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision in a story should be jailed if they refuse to reveal the identify of the primary leaker of the document.
Jan 19, 2023: Andrew McCarthy: National Review: Well, I’ll Be Darned — Turns Out Secret Service Does Have Records of Visitors to Biden’s Private Homes
Jan 19, 2023: New York Magazine: Elon Musk and the Sad Mod Theory of Social-Media CEOs
The question of what it actually means to take charge of a social platform has haunted Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter from the start. New York Magazine’s report this week from inside Musk’s “hardcore” Twitter, published in collaboration with The Verge, emphasizes the problem. Musk has near-complete control over Twitter’s staff, and he has been exercising it through mass firings, micromanaging, and chaotic directives that must be followed. Musk’s changes to and plans for the platform itself are a different story:
The question of what it actually means to take charge of a social platform has haunted Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter from the start. New York Magazine’s report this week from inside Musk’s “hardcore” Twitter, published in collaboration with The Verge, emphasizes the problem. Musk has near-complete control over Twitter’s staff, and he has been exercising it through mass firings, micromanaging, and chaotic directives that must be followed. Musk’s changes to and plans for the platform itself are a different story:
| January 18, 2023 |
Jan 18, 2023: BBC: Twitter's bird statue sells for $100,000 at auction
An auction for hundreds of items at Twitter's San Francisco HQ has just ended.
A statue of the platform's famous bird logo has claimed the most expensive item sold, coming in at $100,000 (£81,000).
Viewers online noted that some of the used items were no bargain, as they were selling for more than retail.
An auction for hundreds of items at Twitter's San Francisco HQ has just ended.
A statue of the platform's famous bird logo has claimed the most expensive item sold, coming in at $100,000 (£81,000).
Viewers online noted that some of the used items were no bargain, as they were selling for more than retail.
Jan 18, 2023: New York Post: White House press corps rips ‘information blackout’ over Biden’s handling of classified docs
Journalists grilled White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Wednesday over her evasions about President Biden’s handling of classified documents — with one reporter accusing the administration of an unnecessary “information blackout.”
Journalists grilled White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Wednesday over her evasions about President Biden’s handling of classified documents — with one reporter accusing the administration of an unnecessary “information blackout.”
Jan 18, 2023: New York Post: Whoopi Goldberg snaps at ‘The View’ heckler who calls her an ‘old broad’ on air
It was then that Goldberg’s equally outspoken co-host, Sunny Hostin, 54, reminded her that being an “old broad” is far better than the alternative.
It was then that Goldberg’s equally outspoken co-host, Sunny Hostin, 54, reminded her that being an “old broad” is far better than the alternative.
Jan 18, 2023: Spectrum News 1: Former President Donald Trump to attend Lynette 'Diamond' Hardaway's Fayetteville funeral
Former President Donald Trump will visit Fayetteville, N.C., to attend the funeral of Lynette “Diamond” Hardaway from the pro-Trump duo "Diamond and Silk," who died earlier this month.
Hardaway was an ardent supporter of Trump and carved out a unique role as a Black woman who loudly backed Trump.
Former President Donald Trump will visit Fayetteville, N.C., to attend the funeral of Lynette “Diamond” Hardaway from the pro-Trump duo "Diamond and Silk," who died earlier this month.
Hardaway was an ardent supporter of Trump and carved out a unique role as a Black woman who loudly backed Trump.
| January 17, 2023 |
Jan 17. 2023: Chicago Tribune: Photos: WXRT-FM radio host Lin Brehmer dies at age 68
Longtime Chicago radio host Lin Brehmer has died at age 68. WXRT-FM, where Brehmer was a disc jockey and hosted morning programs, reported the news that Brehmer died early Sunday.
Longtime Chicago radio host Lin Brehmer has died at age 68. WXRT-FM, where Brehmer was a disc jockey and hosted morning programs, reported the news that Brehmer died early Sunday.
Jan 17, 2023: Poynter: Opinion: A comedian in CNN prime time?
Max Tani’s latest media column for Semafor — “CNN is serious about getting into comedy” — reports that the news network is considering adding a comedian type to its prime-time lineup. Names that CNN executives have thought about include Bill Maher, Trevor Noah, Arsenio Hall and Jon Stewart. Tani wrote that Maher might be the most realistic prospect, while Hall is probably not. And, for now, Stewart has a deal with Apple. The idea, according to a Tani source, is a CNN version of John Oliver, who hosts a comedy-news show on HBO.
Max Tani’s latest media column for Semafor — “CNN is serious about getting into comedy” — reports that the news network is considering adding a comedian type to its prime-time lineup. Names that CNN executives have thought about include Bill Maher, Trevor Noah, Arsenio Hall and Jon Stewart. Tani wrote that Maher might be the most realistic prospect, while Hall is probably not. And, for now, Stewart has a deal with Apple. The idea, according to a Tani source, is a CNN version of John Oliver, who hosts a comedy-news show on HBO.
| January 16, 2023 |
Jan 16, 2023: Tim Graham: Newsbusters: New York Times Falsely Claims It's Unproven Joe Biden Aided Hunter's Business
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Jan 16, 2023: Townhall: WaPo Columnist Says the Quiet Part Out Loud About Biden’s Classified Doc Scandal
That’s what Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart said on PBS Newshour, saying the Trump and Biden classified documents scandals are different because—in his eyes--they just are. Well, that settles it. But he also makes a point that could be redirected to make Biden look even worse (via Newsbusters) |
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| January 15, 2023 |
Jan 15, 2023: AP: Elon Musk’s next drama: a trial over his tweets about Tesla
While still grappling with the fallout from a company he did take private, beleaguered billionaire Elon Musk is now facing a trial over a company he didn’t.
Long before Musk purchased Twitter for $44 billion in October, he had set his sights on Tesla, the electric automaker where he continues to serve as CEO and from which he derives most of his wealth and fame.
While still grappling with the fallout from a company he did take private, beleaguered billionaire Elon Musk is now facing a trial over a company he didn’t.
Long before Musk purchased Twitter for $44 billion in October, he had set his sights on Tesla, the electric automaker where he continues to serve as CEO and from which he derives most of his wealth and fame.
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| January 13, 2023 |
Jan 13, 2023: Gawker : BAD MORNING AMERICA: T.J HOLMES AND AMY ROBACH FIRED FOR THE CRIME OF LOVE
T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach, the recently-suspended hosts of ABC’s Good Morning America-adjacent lunchtime segment GMA3: What You Need To Know, will not be saying good morning at lunchtime any longer. Us Weekly reports that they have been fired.
“Amy and T.J are out, a decision has been made,” a source tells Us about Robach, 49, and Holmes, 45. “The network is negotiating with them on their exit deals and an announcement.”
T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach, the recently-suspended hosts of ABC’s Good Morning America-adjacent lunchtime segment GMA3: What You Need To Know, will not be saying good morning at lunchtime any longer. Us Weekly reports that they have been fired.
“Amy and T.J are out, a decision has been made,” a source tells Us about Robach, 49, and Holmes, 45. “The network is negotiating with them on their exit deals and an announcement.”
Jan 14, 2023: Erick Erickson: Townhall: Damar Hamlin Reminds Us to Keep Faith in God
Jan 13, 2023: Alison Frankel: Reuters: Prospective jurors don't like Elon Musk. Just ask his own lawyers.
| January 13, 2023 |
Jan 13, 2023: Free Speech Center: News outlets seek access to evidence in Paul Pelosi attack
A coalition of news organizations, including The Associated Press, filed a court motion in San Francisco seeking access to evidence against the man charged in last year's attack on former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi.
A coalition of news organizations, including The Associated Press, filed a court motion in San Francisco seeking access to evidence against the man charged in last year's attack on former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi.
Jan 13, 2023: Today: Boston reporter shares clip of her accent slipping — and fans are loving it
Ellen Fleming, who works as a Massachusetts State House reporter for NBC News affiliate WWLP-22News, is winning the hearts of Twitter users from around the world after posting a video where her accent unexpectedly slips out during a serious moment.
Ellen Fleming, who works as a Massachusetts State House reporter for NBC News affiliate WWLP-22News, is winning the hearts of Twitter users from around the world after posting a video where her accent unexpectedly slips out during a serious moment.
Jan 13, 2023: Uproxx: Bankrupt Conspiracy Theorist Alex Jones Claims He Can’t Go Anywhere Without People Slobbering All Over Him: ‘Women Are Throwing Themselves At Me’
Former federal prosecutor Ron Filipkowski shared a 45-second clip from a recent episode of InfoWars, in which Jones barked about how much people just love him. Comparing his life of a decade or so ago with what it’s like today, Jones explained:
Now I go to a restaurant and I say, ‘Listen, can I be put in a private room?’ Not ‘cause I don’t care about the public, but it’s gonna make a major scene. If they don’t have a private room, you know what happens? My food gets bought almost every time. And I get mobbed all around the table. And I’m signing autographs for the waiters. And the owner comes out. And I get followed into the parking lot. And women are throwing themselves at me. And I’m not bragging about it, I’m just telling you.
Former federal prosecutor Ron Filipkowski shared a 45-second clip from a recent episode of InfoWars, in which Jones barked about how much people just love him. Comparing his life of a decade or so ago with what it’s like today, Jones explained:
Now I go to a restaurant and I say, ‘Listen, can I be put in a private room?’ Not ‘cause I don’t care about the public, but it’s gonna make a major scene. If they don’t have a private room, you know what happens? My food gets bought almost every time. And I get mobbed all around the table. And I’m signing autographs for the waiters. And the owner comes out. And I get followed into the parking lot. And women are throwing themselves at me. And I’m not bragging about it, I’m just telling you.
Jan 13, 2023: Uproxx: Have ‘GMA’ Anchors Amy Robach And T.J. Holmes Been Axed By ABC Following Their Affair Scandal?
If a new report from Us Weekly is accurate, Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes could be done at Good Morning America following their very public affair scandal.
The couple were pulled off the air in early December after they were photographed having a romantic getaway over the Thanksgiving holiday. What made the situation more awkward is the two were married to other people. At first, ABC leaned into the heightened attention and executives reportedly called the drama “ratings gold.” However, things quickly went south when Holmes joked about the situation on the air, and allegations of him having a prior co-worker affair began to surface.
If a new report from Us Weekly is accurate, Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes could be done at Good Morning America following their very public affair scandal.
The couple were pulled off the air in early December after they were photographed having a romantic getaway over the Thanksgiving holiday. What made the situation more awkward is the two were married to other people. At first, ABC leaned into the heightened attention and executives reportedly called the drama “ratings gold.” However, things quickly went south when Holmes joked about the situation on the air, and allegations of him having a prior co-worker affair began to surface.
Jan 13, 2023: Toronto Sun: Piers Morgan's interview with Alex Jones turns into massive fight
Alex Jones as the two men attempted a second interview. But similar to their first sit-down, things quickly got heated – to the point where Morgan could no longer take it and hung up on his guest.
Alex Jones as the two men attempted a second interview. But similar to their first sit-down, things quickly got heated – to the point where Morgan could no longer take it and hung up on his guest.
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Jan 12, 2023: Ellen Fleming: WWLP: MA Rep. proposes bill to ban TikTok on government owned devices
Jan 12, 2023: Yahoo UK: Artist removing JK Rowling's name from Harry Potter books after trans row
A Canadian trans artist is taking JK Rowling’s name off Harry Potter books and reselling them without it following the debate about the writer’s views on trans issues.
Rowling was accused of being transphobic after she posted a message on Twitter in 2020 objecting to the use of the word "people” to describe those who menstruate, instead of the word "women".
She later denied she was transphobic and released a blog post defending her position, but has still been hit by a backlash over that tweet and other remarks.
A Canadian trans artist is taking JK Rowling’s name off Harry Potter books and reselling them without it following the debate about the writer’s views on trans issues.
Rowling was accused of being transphobic after she posted a message on Twitter in 2020 objecting to the use of the word "people” to describe those who menstruate, instead of the word "women".
She later denied she was transphobic and released a blog post defending her position, but has still been hit by a backlash over that tweet and other remarks.
Jan 12, 2023: NPR: Elon Musk has lost more money than anyone in history, Guinness World Records says
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has broken a record for the largest amount of money lost by one person, according to Guinness World Records.
Musk lost between $180 billion and $200 billion since November 2021, largely due to the poor performance of Tesla stocks in recent years, according to the report.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has broken a record for the largest amount of money lost by one person, according to Guinness World Records.
Musk lost between $180 billion and $200 billion since November 2021, largely due to the poor performance of Tesla stocks in recent years, according to the report.
Jan 12, 2023: ARS Technica: Biden taking “absolutely wrong approach” to crack down on Big Tech, critics say
Another critic not entirely sold by Biden's approach is Adam Thierer, a senior fellow for R Street, a nonpartisan, nonprofit policy research group. He tweeted that Biden’s “hotly worded” op-ed was “basically a call for America to become more like Europe on tech policy, with comprehensive, top-down, highly repressive controls on the information sector and digital innovators. This is absolutely the wrong approach for the US.”
Another critic not entirely sold by Biden's approach is Adam Thierer, a senior fellow for R Street, a nonpartisan, nonprofit policy research group. He tweeted that Biden’s “hotly worded” op-ed was “basically a call for America to become more like Europe on tech policy, with comprehensive, top-down, highly repressive controls on the information sector and digital innovators. This is absolutely the wrong approach for the US.”
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Jan 11, 2023: TV Newser: Pamela Brown Named Chief Investigative Correspondent and Anchor at CNN
CNN has named Pamela Brown its chief investigative correspondent and anchor, filling a void left by the recent passing of Drew Griffin.
CNN has named Pamela Brown its chief investigative correspondent and anchor, filling a void left by the recent passing of Drew Griffin.
Jan 11, 2023: Salon: Trump seethes on Truth Social after Fox News analyst debunks his lies about Biden classified docs
Former President Donald Trump lashed out at Fox News contributor Karl Rove after the longtime Republican strategist argued that Trump's hoarding of classified documents was worse than the classified documents found at President Joe Biden's office.
Former President Donald Trump lashed out at Fox News contributor Karl Rove after the longtime Republican strategist argued that Trump's hoarding of classified documents was worse than the classified documents found at President Joe Biden's office.
Jan 11, 2023: Jewish News Syndicate: Canadian Jewish groups demand that Amazon remove Holocaust denial and Nazi-themed items
Canadian Jewish groups dedicated to preserving the sanctity of the Holocaust issued a joint statement calling on Amazon to stop the sale of “hateful and appalling items” on its website.
The statement comes after B’nai Brith Canada discovered last month that the multinational e-commerce company was facilitating the sale of hateful material, despite its own guidelines of not tolerating such items.
Canadian Jewish groups dedicated to preserving the sanctity of the Holocaust issued a joint statement calling on Amazon to stop the sale of “hateful and appalling items” on its website.
The statement comes after B’nai Brith Canada discovered last month that the multinational e-commerce company was facilitating the sale of hateful material, despite its own guidelines of not tolerating such items.
Jan 11, 2023: Arutz Sheva: The New York Times’ Orwellian obsession with Israel
I asked five educated pro-Israel people: “How many first-section, hardcopy articles about Israel and Judaism do you think The New York Times published in the last six months of 2022?”
They answered, “Probably around 30 or 40, maybe less.”
Shockingly, the answer is at least 127. Yes, I carefully counted them. This averages five negative articles every week in just one section. Given that Israel is the size of the state of New Jersey, the Times seems pathologically obsessed with it. Although they very occasionally publish a neutral or positive piece, at least 95% of their first section articles fixate on Israel’s alleged imperfections and falsely magnify them into “atrocities.”
I asked five educated pro-Israel people: “How many first-section, hardcopy articles about Israel and Judaism do you think The New York Times published in the last six months of 2022?”
They answered, “Probably around 30 or 40, maybe less.”
Shockingly, the answer is at least 127. Yes, I carefully counted them. This averages five negative articles every week in just one section. Given that Israel is the size of the state of New Jersey, the Times seems pathologically obsessed with it. Although they very occasionally publish a neutral or positive piece, at least 95% of their first section articles fixate on Israel’s alleged imperfections and falsely magnify them into “atrocities.”
| January 10, 2023 |
Jan 10, 2023: Jewish News of Northern California: How long before new TikTok users see Nazi content? 75 minutes, says Jan. 6 committee
The committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol wanted to test how fast it took a social media user to get to radical content. The answer, when it came to TikTok and Nazis, was just over an hour
The committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol wanted to test how fast it took a social media user to get to radical content. The answer, when it came to TikTok and Nazis, was just over an hour
Jan 10, 2023: WSET: COVID skeptic tries to prove Twitter, Pfizer censorship in latest 'Twitter Files'
Former New York Times reporter, and noted COVID skeptic, Alex Berenson attempted to make an argument Monday that Twitter censored “vaccine debate” in 2021 as part of his first installment in the “Twitter Files.” He follows up Elon Musk’s promise on Dec. 26, 2022 that “Much more to Twitter Files: Covid Edition than this introductory thread,” referring to an information drop and narrative thread put up by journalist David Zweig the same day.
Former New York Times reporter, and noted COVID skeptic, Alex Berenson attempted to make an argument Monday that Twitter censored “vaccine debate” in 2021 as part of his first installment in the “Twitter Files.” He follows up Elon Musk’s promise on Dec. 26, 2022 that “Much more to Twitter Files: Covid Edition than this introductory thread,” referring to an information drop and narrative thread put up by journalist David Zweig the same day.
Jan 10, 2023: Washington Post: The verdict on Prince Harry’s book: Juicy, humorous, resentful and sad
The title, in case you’re wondering, is the nickname bestowed on Harry in infancy. He was to be the second-born “Spare” to the “Heir,” his older brother William, future Prince of Wales. “I was the shadow,” he writes now, “the support, the Plan B. I was brought into the world in case something happened to Willy.” And if you ever doubted that’s a recipe for resentment, here are 400-plus pages to set you right.
The title, in case you’re wondering, is the nickname bestowed on Harry in infancy. He was to be the second-born “Spare” to the “Heir,” his older brother William, future Prince of Wales. “I was the shadow,” he writes now, “the support, the Plan B. I was brought into the world in case something happened to Willy.” And if you ever doubted that’s a recipe for resentment, here are 400-plus pages to set you right.
Jan 10, 2023: CBS News: Lynette Hardaway, Diamond of Diamond and Silk, dies at age 51
Lynette Hardaway, better known as Diamond of the conservative duo "Diamond and Silk," has died, their social media accounts said Monday. She was 51.
Diamond was a political commentator and vlogger who worked with her sister, Rochelle Richardson, who went by the name Silk. The pair became known for their ardent support of former President Donald Trump. The former president said in a post on his social media site Truth Social that her death is "really bad news" for "ALL Americans."
Lynette Hardaway, better known as Diamond of the conservative duo "Diamond and Silk," has died, their social media accounts said Monday. She was 51.
Diamond was a political commentator and vlogger who worked with her sister, Rochelle Richardson, who went by the name Silk. The pair became known for their ardent support of former President Donald Trump. The former president said in a post on his social media site Truth Social that her death is "really bad news" for "ALL Americans."
| January 9, 2023 |
Jan 9, 2023: Crooks & Liars: 'Sabotaged': Maria Bartiromo Lets Kari Lake Spread Election Lies
During a Sunday interview on Fox News, host Maria Bartiromo offered lake time to spread misinformation about her failed 2022 election for governor.
During a Sunday interview on Fox News, host Maria Bartiromo offered lake time to spread misinformation about her failed 2022 election for governor.
| January 8, 2023 |
Jan 8, 2023: The Richest: Elon Musk’s Jet Flew 130 Times, Spent $1.1 Million On Fuel In 2022
Many celebrities have been criticized over their jet fuel emissions, and Elon Musk is the most recent one being roasted, after it was revealed his private jet flew nearly every other day in 2022.
Many celebrities have been criticized over their jet fuel emissions, and Elon Musk is the most recent one being roasted, after it was revealed his private jet flew nearly every other day in 2022.
Jan 8, 2023
| January 7, 2023 |
Jan 7, 2023: Global Herald: Jesse Watters: The ‘shorts’ are getting ‘pity sex’ from the green people
Fox News published this video item, entitled “Jesse Watters: The ‘shorts’ are getting ‘pity sex’ from the green people” – below is their description.
Will short people save the planet? ‘The Five’ react to a new New York Times op-ed.
Fox News published this video item, entitled “Jesse Watters: The ‘shorts’ are getting ‘pity sex’ from the green people” – below is their description.
Will short people save the planet? ‘The Five’ react to a new New York Times op-ed.
| January 6, 2023 |
Jan 6, 2023: HuffPost: CNN Anchor Calls Out GOP Rep. For Sexist, Patronizing Remark
"That, I will say, in my opinion, was a bit rude," Erin Burnett told Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas.
"That, I will say, in my opinion, was a bit rude," Erin Burnett told Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas.
Jan 6, 2023: SFGate: A review of disgraced comedian Louis C.K.'s sold-out San Francisco show
After a split second, in which he seemed to nervously brace himself for a heckler, his face curled into a smile. Then the sold-out crowd rose into a standing ovation, as if to say they forgave him for his history of masturbating in front of young female comedians without their consent.
In 2017, C.K. issued a written statement expressing regret for those actions, which date back to the early 2000s and are just one of many examples of his disgusting behavior. The statement didn’t stop him from losing his television and movie deals, but he returned to stand-up comedy within a year, albeit in smaller venues. He was greeted with protests at his last Bay Area show in San Jose in 2019. Before the sexual misconduct allegations came to light, he played at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and Oakland Arena in 2016; the combined capacity of those two venues is four times that of this tour, which also stopped at Oakland’s Paramount Theatre on Thursday.
After a split second, in which he seemed to nervously brace himself for a heckler, his face curled into a smile. Then the sold-out crowd rose into a standing ovation, as if to say they forgave him for his history of masturbating in front of young female comedians without their consent.
In 2017, C.K. issued a written statement expressing regret for those actions, which date back to the early 2000s and are just one of many examples of his disgusting behavior. The statement didn’t stop him from losing his television and movie deals, but he returned to stand-up comedy within a year, albeit in smaller venues. He was greeted with protests at his last Bay Area show in San Jose in 2019. Before the sexual misconduct allegations came to light, he played at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and Oakland Arena in 2016; the combined capacity of those two venues is four times that of this tour, which also stopped at Oakland’s Paramount Theatre on Thursday.
Jan 6, 2023: Daily Beast: The ‘Never Kevin’ Chaos Is Tearing Fox News Apart
Throughout this ordeal, the majority of Fox News hosts and commentators have clearly thrown in with the establishment wing of the GOP (and former President Donald Trump) and urged the far-right contingent to do what’s best for the party and stand down. Yet, at the same time, the conservative cable giant’s loudest and most influential voice has increasingly backed the anti-McCarthy crowd while taking swings at his own colleagues.
Throughout this ordeal, the majority of Fox News hosts and commentators have clearly thrown in with the establishment wing of the GOP (and former President Donald Trump) and urged the far-right contingent to do what’s best for the party and stand down. Yet, at the same time, the conservative cable giant’s loudest and most influential voice has increasingly backed the anti-McCarthy crowd while taking swings at his own colleagues.
Jan 6, 2023: USA Today: Laura Ingraham abruptly ends interview on football safety after guest criticizes Fox News
Fox News' Laura Ingraham abruptly ended an interview on her show with activist and author Steve Almond after he called out the station for fear mongering and other controversial issues.
Almond, who wrote "Against Football: One Fan's Reluctant Manifesto," appeared on Ingraham's show Wednesday to discuss Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest during a game earlier this week.
Fox News' Laura Ingraham abruptly ended an interview on her show with activist and author Steve Almond after he called out the station for fear mongering and other controversial issues.
Almond, who wrote "Against Football: One Fan's Reluctant Manifesto," appeared on Ingraham's show Wednesday to discuss Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest during a game earlier this week.
| January 5, 2023 |
Feb 5, 2023: Daily Beast: Jesse Watters Apologizes for ‘Jinxing’ McCarthy by Calling Him ‘Speaker’
“Yeah, I may have jumped the gun a little bit,” Watters admitted, adding that he’s “sorry” for putting a jinx on the congressman, who had been the odds-on favorite for the post—given Republicans could win back control of the House in the first place, which they only narrowly did.
“The voting process for House speaker isn’t as cut and dry as we thought it would be. And, quite frankly, it’s been a little messy.”
“Yeah, I may have jumped the gun a little bit,” Watters admitted, adding that he’s “sorry” for putting a jinx on the congressman, who had been the odds-on favorite for the post—given Republicans could win back control of the House in the first place, which they only narrowly did.
“The voting process for House speaker isn’t as cut and dry as we thought it would be. And, quite frankly, it’s been a little messy.”
Jan 5, 2023: The Bulwark: Phantom Candidates and Ghost Newspapers
After the New York Times and other publications reported that newly elected Rep. George Santos probably didn’t descend from Holocaust survivors or run an animal-protection charity, or [gestures broadly] any of it, many suggested that it would have been more helpful for the press to dig into this before the election.
After the New York Times and other publications reported that newly elected Rep. George Santos probably didn’t descend from Holocaust survivors or run an animal-protection charity, or [gestures broadly] any of it, many suggested that it would have been more helpful for the press to dig into this before the election.
Jan 5, 2023: MediaIte: House Republican Calls Erin Burnett ‘Young Lady,’ and CNN the ‘Clinton News Network’ While Defending McCarthy
Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX) called CNN host Erin Burnett a “young lady” and referred to her network as the “Clinton News Network” during a Thursday evening interview
Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX) called CNN host Erin Burnett a “young lady” and referred to her network as the “Clinton News Network” during a Thursday evening interview
Jan 5, 2023: USA Today: Andy Cohen, Michael B. Jordan and the problem with the dead celebrities TikTok prank
Andy Cohen is not dead. Michael B. Jordan is not dead. But if you weren't paying attention to the news and someone told you they were, would you believe them?
It's the latest trend engulfing TikTok feeds, with the hashtag #celebritydeathprank at more than 200 million views on the platform. Kids, in particular, are pranking their parents.
Andy Cohen is not dead. Michael B. Jordan is not dead. But if you weren't paying attention to the news and someone told you they were, would you believe them?
It's the latest trend engulfing TikTok feeds, with the hashtag #celebritydeathprank at more than 200 million views on the platform. Kids, in particular, are pranking their parents.
| January 3, 2023 |
Jan 3, 2023: MSNBC: Media largely ignores Trump press event, but not his newly released tax returns
Rachel Maddow reports on a Donald Trump media availability at Mar-a-Lago on New Year's Eve that almost every news organization, even Fox News, chose not to cover, while Trump's taxes produced a flood of news stories, even on Fox News.
Rachel Maddow reports on a Donald Trump media availability at Mar-a-Lago on New Year's Eve that almost every news organization, even Fox News, chose not to cover, while Trump's taxes produced a flood of news stories, even on Fox News.
| January 2, 2023 |
Jan 3, 2023: CNN: What ‘Avatar’ does (and doesn’t) tell us about going to the movies
Like “Titanic” a quarter-century ago (which is a lifetime in media years), “Avatar: The Way of Water” is swimming against the usual box-office tides – triumphantly so. Yet searching for lessons in the film’s commercial success as the industry seeks beacons of hope about movie-going defies simple answers in much the way Pandora’s floating islands defy gravity.
Like “Titanic” a quarter-century ago (which is a lifetime in media years), “Avatar: The Way of Water” is swimming against the usual box-office tides – triumphantly so. Yet searching for lessons in the film’s commercial success as the industry seeks beacons of hope about movie-going defies simple answers in much the way Pandora’s floating islands defy gravity.
In the early 1920s, Rowell’s Directory calculated that there were more than 20,000 newspapers published in the United States, including dailies, weeklies, monthlies and quarterlies. As of 2018, there were 1,279 daily newspapers in the United States. One-third of large U.S. newspapers experienced layoffs in 2020, more than in 2019. More than 8 in 10 Americans now get their “news” from digital devices, including social media. If we get the leadership we deserve, the decline in good journalism might have something to do with it.
- Jan 2, 2023 Op/Ed By Cal Thomas
- Jan 2, 2023 Op/Ed By Cal Thomas
| January 1, 2023 |
Jan 1, 2023: Crooks & Liars: Bannon On New Year's Eve: 'I'll Probably Go To Federal Prison For A While'
During Real America's Voice New Year's Eve podcast, Trump's seditious accomplice Steve Bannon told their followers that he'll be going to federal prison in 2023.
During Real America's Voice New Year's Eve podcast, Trump's seditious accomplice Steve Bannon told their followers that he'll be going to federal prison in 2023.
