Douglas Ernst
Articles by Douglas Ernst
Joy Reid claims NRA desires American ‘warlords,’ ‘private armies’ that kill at will
MSNBC's Joy Reid told fans on Monday that the National Rifle Association has machinations of building an America where "packs of warlords" can kill at will. Published November 6, 2017
Juli Briskman, woman fired for flipping off Trump motorcade, vents: ‘My blood just started to boil’
A woman whose decision to flip off President Trump's motorcade resulted in a pink slip now says her old employer used a double standard to make it happen. Published November 6, 2017
Caitlyn Jenner bathroom sign anger won’t deter restaurant owner: ‘Everyone is welcome’
Accusations of bigotry will not deter the owner of Dodie's Place Cajun Bar & Grill in Texas from displaying now-famous bathroom signage featuring Caitlyn Jenner and Bruce Jenner. Published November 6, 2017
‘Hail Satan!’: Former UNC student screams after device explodes at ‘Tree of Knowledge’
An explosion at UNC-Chapel Hill's famous "Tree of Knowledge" was caught on film this week in a bizarre event that ended with the exclamation, "Hail Satan!" Published November 3, 2017
Marine Corps blinks in Christmas dispute; displays now subject to legal, ethical reviews
A months-long nativity scene dispute between the U.S. Marine Corps and a nonprofit organization was resolved this week when officials confirmed a new review process for all signage at its San Diego Recruit Depot. Published November 3, 2017
Keith Olbermann’s Trump-era epiphany: ‘I probably owe an apology to George W. Bush’
Former MSNBC pundit Keith Olbermann said Friday that recent political developments have caused him to regret years of attacks on former President George W. Bush. Published November 3, 2017
Alec Baldwin at tribute event: ‘I certainly have treated women in a very sexist way’
Actor Alec Baldwin used a luncheon in his honor this week to confess that he has "bullied" women and treated them in a sexist manner over the course of his career. Published November 3, 2017
Venezuela’s socialist meltdown: 100,000-bolivar note worth $2.50 nation’s largest ever
Venezuela's socialist revolution has reached a economically painful milestone -- a 100,000-bolivar note worth roughly $2.50. Published November 2, 2017
‘Buff Bernie Sanders’ coloring book ad part of weird Russian efforts to influence 2016 election
The House Intelligence Committee released evidence this week of an odd Russian effort to influence the 2016 presidential election with a "Buff Bernie Sanders" coloring book advertisement. Published November 2, 2017
Egypt’s Great Pyramid reveals secret chamber when scanned with cosmic rays
Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza has shown scientists once again that many secrets remain within its walls. Published November 2, 2017
VA won’t change allegedly ‘sexist’ motto: ‘Lincoln’s words are Lincoln’s words’
The VA is defending its motto this week against charges that it "symbolizes the agency's resistance to gender equity." Published November 2, 2017
Tyrese Gibson accuses ‘clown’ Dwayne Johnson of doing steroids, threatens to quit ‘Fast 9’
The "Fast and Furious" franchise might soon lose its "Roman" if spats with actor Dwayne Johnson aren't resolved soon. Published November 1, 2017
Rush Limbaugh rips Schumer, diversity visa program after terror attack: ‘You own this guy’
Radio host Rush Limbaugh blasted Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer as a hypocrite Wednesday for criticizing President Trump's reaction to this week's terrorist attack in Manhattan. Published November 1, 2017
Harvey Weinstein to burn in effigy at Edenbridge bonfire; Brits erect 36-foot-tall statue
A 36-foot-tall effigy of disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein will burn at this year's annual Kent bonfire in England on Saturday. Published November 1, 2017
Colin Kaepernick joins documentary on sprinter Tommie Smith, 1968 ‘Black Power salute’
Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has joined a film project about sprinter Tommie Smith's famous "Black Power salute" at the 1968 Summer Olympic Games. Published November 1, 2017
Josh Groban says dog pulled him from Manhattan attack location moments earlier: ‘I’m shaking’
One of the world's most famous singers says his dog may have inadvertently saved his life moments before a 29-year-old man used a truck to mow down victims in lower Manhattan. Published October 31, 2017
Manhattan massacre: At least six dead after vehicle attack; Feds investigating as Islamist terrorism
At least eight people died Tuesday in lower Manhattan after a truck driver careened his vehicle into pedestrians and then yelled "Allahu akbar" in an attack that is being investigated as Islamist terrorism. Published October 31, 2017
Mark Levin says media ‘dolts’ missing real story on Manafort’s indictment: Mueller’s FBI failures
Radio host Mark Levin says media "ideologues" will not focus on the real story behind Monday's indictment of Paul Manafort because it would make special counsel Robert Mueller look bad. Published October 31, 2017
Survival tale of Jennifer Appel, Tasha Fuiava takes strange turn: Distress beacon never activated
A story told by two women saved in the Pacific Ocean last week by the U.S. Navy appears to be falling apart under scrutiny by the U.S. Coast Guard, meteorologists and other specialists. Published October 31, 2017
Oxford University suspends ‘non-academic’ employee over Islamist terror suspicions
One of England's most prestigious universities suspended a "non-academic" employee earlier this month after learning that he spent time in prison over terrorism ties. Published October 30, 2017
