There’s an old Hollywood story and it goes like this:
A major movie producer had a reputation for being a tyrannical boss. He was feared and loathed throughout the industry, but when he died, he nevertheless had a lavish funeral …
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Except for Laurence O’Donnell and Rachel Maddow (both of which I DVR), I’ve largely stopped watching MSNBC. What did it for me was the day after the election, when I happened to have the TV on with the sound off, …
Right now, the news coverage is about whether or not Senate Majority Leader John Thune will bow to Trump’s wishes and, after Republicans take over the upper chamber in 2025, declare the Senate in recess for long enough that Trump …
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Note: This is from The Guardian, courageous journalism from across the Pond. Sent to me by Brian Mills, journalist and educator, this is an excellent listing of what to expect. Enjoy. (If that’s …
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Well, it didn’t take long for Putin to let Donald know who’s really the boss. Three days after the election was called, Russian state TV congratulated Melania Trump on her husband’s reelection… by airing nude photos of her on Russian …
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There are a lot of suitable aphorisms. The Pottery Barn Rule (“You Break it, You Bought it”), “Be careful what you wish for… you just might get it” are two more, but the upshot is the same:
With Republicans holding …
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Did you see the November 7 NYT front page? It’s positively triumphant. (See attachment, below.) The press is now falling all over each other in the race to demonstrate their willing fealty to the crown. When the NY Times, LA …
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As I write this, I’m watching Stephanie Miller (one of the few news-related programs I think I’ll be able to watch for a while) and they keep talking about saving democracy. Well, guess what? We just had a very democratic …
Every time I hear the media refer to Republicans on the Supreme Court (and elsewhere) as “conservative,” it makes my blood boil. What’s “conservative” about radical rulings that defy both long-standing precedent and the meaning of the Constitution itself?
Now, …
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To the NY Times Editorial Board:
The impulse to report on the election as a “horse race” is practically irresistible. The lack of movement in the polls despite Harris’ strong debate performance and Trump’s increasingly unstable behavior is a testament …
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