Douglas Ernst
Articles by Douglas Ernst
Michael Jordan issues statement on racial tensions in America, ‘cowardly’ attacks on cops
NBA legend Michael Jordan waded into racial politics in America on Monday by issuing a statement on anti-cop violence and black men killed by law enforcement personnel. Published July 25, 2016
‘Trumpization’ of politics in terror-plagued France lamented by Prime Minister Manuel Valls
French Prime Minister Manuel Valls told a Paris-based news network on Monday that "Trumpization" of politics has gripped the nation. Published July 25, 2016
Jake Tapper, CNN anchor, chides Obama surrogates for ‘mocking the fears of Americans’
CNN's Jake Tapper warned President Obama's former campaign manager and other members of his administration that they appeared politically tone deaf in their mockery of Donald Trump. Published July 23, 2016
WikiLeaks exposes DNC strong-arm tactics; Chuck Todd told negative coverage ‘must stop’
The treasure trove of Democratic National Committee emails released by WikLeaks on Friday include evidence of Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz demanding an end to negative "Morning Joe" coverage. Published July 23, 2016
‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ team up with NASA: Marvel’s Groot, Rocket Raccoon on mission patch
The scientists at NASA enjoy Marvel's characters so much that two of its most popular space cadets will now appear on an official patch: Groot and Rocket Raccoon. Published July 23, 2016
Twitter users erupt: #DNCLeaks disappears from trending news as WikiLeaks emails released
Conservative Twitter users erupted on Friday after the social media platform torpedoed #DNCLeaks from its trending-news feed after WikiLeaks released 20,000 emails by Democratic National Committee staff members. Published July 23, 2016
Jonathan Aledda identified as North Miami police officer who shot Charles Kinsey
North Miami Police have identified four-year veteran Jonathan Aledda as the officer who shot therapist Charles Kinsey on Monday afternoon. Published July 22, 2016
Philip Esformes charged by DOJ in $1B Medicare fraud case; largest in U.S. history
The Department of Justice said Friday that it has ended a $1 billion scheme to defraud Medicare. Published July 22, 2016
LAPD reports crime surge for 2nd straight year; 586 people shot by mid-July
The Los Angeles Police Department reports a surging overall crime rate for the second year in a row, despite deploying more resources and making additional arrests. Published July 22, 2016
Mike Ward, comedian, slapped with $35K fine by Quebec’s Human Rights Tribunal for joke
Quebec's Human Rights Tribunal has leveled a $35,000 fine against a comedian for a joke he told from 2010 through 2013. Published July 22, 2016
Derek Jeter, New York Yankees great, strikes out with judge in Frigo underwear lawsuit
Former New York Yankees star Derek Jeter will soon find himself in court over a fraud lawsuit by Swedish underwear maker Frigo RevolutionWear. Published July 21, 2016
Cleveland protester ignites while trying to burn American flag: ‘You’re on fire, stupid!’
Cops in Cleveland had to extinguish a Republican convention protester on Wednesday after he inadvertently set himself on fire while trying to burn the American flag. Published July 21, 2016
Charles Kinsey, Miami therapist, shot by cops after raising arms: ‘It was so surprising’
A therapist was shot in the leg by a North Miami cop this week after he raised his hands and told them he was an unarmed caretaker for an autistic man. Published July 21, 2016
David McClellan, elderly Marine veteran, allegedly held captive for 4 years in motel room
An elderly Marine veteran from New York was allegedly held captive in a motel room for four years by a man who stole his benefits and Social Security checks. Published July 21, 2016
Milo Yiannopoulos slams Twitter’s Jack Dorsey, ‘systemic campaign’ against conservatives
Breitbart technology editor Milo Yiannopoulos used a CNBC interview Wednesday to lash out at Twitter for what he called "a systemic campaign against conservative and libertarian points of view." Published July 20, 2016
Dan Aykroyd: Leslie Jones’ critics are racist, unemployed and ‘obese’ Donald Trump voters
Dan Aykroyd is blaming the departure from Twitter by "Ghostbusters" star Leslie Jones on "millions" of allegedly racist Donald Trump voters. Published July 20, 2016
Markus Persson, Minecraft creator, rips Twitter for Milo Yiannopoulos lifetime ban
Conservative firebrand Milo Yiannopoulos received big-name support on Wednesday for reversing his lifetime Twitter ban: Minecraft creator Markus Persson. Published July 20, 2016
Bethlehem Shoals, GQ writer, apologizes for Pat Smith tweet: ‘I would like to beat her to death’
A writer at GQ has published an apology for wishing he could confront the mother of Benghazi terror victim Sean Smith and beat her to death. Published July 19, 2016
Melania Trump ‘Rickroll’ moment within RNC speech spurs viral video, conspiracy theories
Melania Trump's speech at the Republican convention in Cleveland Monday night seemingly included a "Rickroll" moment that ignited online rumors of a mole within her husband's campaign. Published July 19, 2016
Vanity Fair: Steve King defense of Western civilization ‘white supremacist’ talk
Iowa Rep. Steve King was blasted by Vanity Fair and a slew of other media outlets on Monday night for allegedly racist comments in defense of Western civilization. Published July 19, 2016
