Douglas Ernst
Articles by Douglas Ernst
Sheila Jackson Lee believes John Conyers’ accusers, won’t call for resignation
Calls for Congressman John Conyers to resign as his sexual misconduct scandal builds has not deterred fellow Democrat Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee from standing by his side. Published November 30, 2017
Army’s new M17 pistol tested by 101st Airborne: ‘An easy, smooth-firing weapon’
Soldiers from the U.S. Army's iconic 101st Airborne Division out of Fort Campbell, Kentucky, were the first to field the new M17 pistol this week. Published November 30, 2017
Joe Scarborough: ‘Most powerful people in media’ knew about Matt Lauer’s sexual proclivities
MSNBC's Joe Scarborough told his audience Thursday that "the most powerful people in media" knew for years that Matt Lauer leveraged clout at NBC during workplace sexual pursuits. Published November 30, 2017
Al Franken ‘Greatest Groper’ billboard by artist Sabo stuns L.A. commuters
Los Angeles commuters on their way to work Thursday morning were greeting with an unexpected surprise: a giant billboard altered to draw attention to Sen. Al Franken's sex scandal. Published November 30, 2017
F-16 ‘Flopping’ Falcon: Air Force relieves Thunderbirds commander due to ‘lost confidence’
One of America's premier aerial demonstration teams -- the U.S. Air Force's Thunderbirds -- has relieved its commander. Published November 29, 2017
Trevor Noah enters ‘Pocahontas’ debate, mocks Elizabeth Warren’s ‘Pow Wow Chow’ writings
Comedian Trevor Noah did some digging into Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren's past this week after "Pocahontas" comments made by President Trump, but what he found put him at odds with his ideological ally. Published November 29, 2017
‘Avengers: Infinity War’ trailer drops; upcoming Marvel Studios movie building since 2008
The first trailer for the upcoming Marvel Studios blockbuster "Avengers: Infinity War" was released on Wednesday to the delight of fans across the world. Published November 29, 2017
Sean Hannity claims NYT’s deceit with promo photo: ‘People at Fox are upset’
Sean Hannity says his team and executives at Fox News Channel are angry with The New York Times for photos it used to promote an interview with the star. Published November 28, 2017
Nancy Pelosi takes friendly fire from Seth Meyers over ‘tone deaf’ remarks on Conyers sex scandal
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi was hit with friendly political fire this week after comedian Seth Meyers found out about her reaction to sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. John Conyers. Published November 28, 2017
Gay Nativity scene shared by comedian Cameron Esposito lights up Twitter: ‘I’m beaming’
A California-based comedian who has appeared on "Conan" and other popular television shows is lighting up social media with an LGBT-inspired Nativity scene. Published November 28, 2017
Army vs. Navy: Midshipmen unveil Blue Angels-inspired uniforms for 2017 showdown
The 118th showdown between Army and Navy on the football field will include a stylish tribute to one of America's iconic flight teams -- the Blue Angels. Published November 27, 2017
Joy Reid of MSNBC calls rural voters ‘core threat to our democracy’
A recent article by the Wall Street Journal had MSNBC's Joy Reid declaring rural Americans "the core threat to our democracy" over the weekend. Published November 27, 2017
Van Jones inks deal for new CNN show; pundit famously called Trump’s election a ‘whitelash’
CNN plans on welcoming in the new year with "The Van Jones Show." Published November 27, 2017
James Madison University offers course exploring ‘media dismissal of Black Lives Matter’
Students attending James Madison University will soon study "black rage" and "media dismissal of Black Lives Matter" as part of a Special Topics in Women's and Gender Studies class. Published November 27, 2017
Atheist group files lawsuit over ‘unconstitutional’ pet blessings at New Jersey animal shelter
A New Jersey animal shelter's annual pet blessings has prompted a federal lawsuit by a group called American Atheists Inc. of Cranford. Published November 22, 2017
Edith Macias, MAGA hat thief of ‘f— your freedom’ video, faces up to one year in jail if convicted
A University of California, Riverside student who boasted of stealing a "Make America Great Again" hat in September faces charges that may land her in jail for up to one year. Published November 22, 2017
North Korean defector ‘Oh’ likens escape to Jason Statham movie, loves American TV
A North Korean defector who made a daring escape into South Korea this month likened the experience to something from actor Jason Statham's 2002 action movie "The Transporter." Published November 22, 2017
Mayim Bialik, ‘Big Bang Theory’ star: Thanksgiving ‘one of the grossest examples of genocide’
Actress Mayim Bialik says she loathes Thanksgiving because it's "one of the grossest examples of genocide in recent history." Published November 21, 2017
Jake Tapper says he warned of media’s sexual predators with ‘hands like a squid’ in ‘98
CNN's Jake Tapper told fans on Tuesday that he tried to warn the world of sexual predators in the media during former President Bill Clinton's White House tenure. Published November 21, 2017
Shannon Sharpe rips ‘disingenuous’ LaVar Ball for dismissing Trump’s role in freeing son LiAngelo
Shannon Sharpe now says that he understands why President Trump referred to businessman and basketball personality LaVar Ball as "ungrateful." Published November 21, 2017
