Douglas Ernst
Articles by Douglas Ernst
Kristalina Georgieva echoes AOC on using coronavirus as ‘great opportunity’ to push green agenda
International Monetary Fund head Kristalina Georgieva echoed Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Twitter feed on Monday by framing the coronavirus pandemic is a "great opportunity" to push green initiatives. Published April 27, 2020
Deborah Birx chides media on COVID-19 after Jake Tapper blames Trump, ‘villains’ defending president
Dr. Deborah Birx says the media may want to consider focusing on the "bigger pieces" regarding the coronavirus pandemic instead of minutiae related to President Trump. Published April 27, 2020
Howard Stern upset that people reject claims Trump wanted sick people to drink ‘Clorox’
Radio host Howard Stern told listeners on Monday that President Trump wants Americans to drink Clorox as a means of combating the coronavirus pandemic. Published April 27, 2020
Rand Paul rips new debt, mass shutdown: ‘Not all the money in China will save us from ourselves’
Sen. Rand Paul says a far bigger threat to the U.S. economy than the coronavirus pandemic is "one-size-fits-all" solutions and new debt embraced by lawmakers. Published April 24, 2020
B-1 zooms through Pacific to remind U.S. foes of ‘lethal’ force, test crews’ rapid response skills
The Air Force's iconic B-1B Lancer returned to the Pacific for the first time since 2018 to send a message to America's adversaries while also testing crews' response to sudden deployments. Published April 24, 2020
Minneapolis grants noise permit for ‘historic’ Ramadan call to prayer in major U.S. city
Muslims in Minneapolis say they are thrilled with a "historic" moment for the community -- a call to prayer called the adhan echoing throughout a major U.S. city. Published April 24, 2020
Elizabeth Bartholet, Harvard professor, mulls homeschooling ban
A Harvard professor says U.S. officials may want to consider a ban on homeschooling due to its "authoritarian" risks often taken by conservative Christian families. Published April 23, 2020
Police break up Amish party, make arrest after 911 call for violating COVID-19 stay-at-home rules
Ohio's Amish were in law enforcement's crosshairs over the weekend for violating stay-at-home coronavirus rules issued by Gov. Mike DeWine. Published April 23, 2020
Andrew Cuomo says coronavirus has created ‘PTSD for an entire generation’
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says an entire generation will suffer PTSD due to the coronavirus pandemic. Published April 23, 2020
Andrew Cuomo to protesters struggling to pay bills: ‘Go take a job as an essential worker’
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has a message for angry citizens who can't pay their bills during the coronavirus pandemic: "You want to go to work? Go take a job as an essential worker." Published April 22, 2020
Rush Limbaugh says critics blaming him for protests insult free-thinking adults who want to work
Rush Limbaugh says critics who blame him for anti-quarantine protests across the U.S. refuse to accept the notion that his listeners are not "mind-numbed robots." Published April 22, 2020
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez blames GOP for ‘9/11’s worth’ of coronavirus pandemic deaths
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez claims Republicans "didn't want to fund hospitals" in response to the coronavirus pandemic and "over one 9/11's worth" of people died as a result. Published April 22, 2020
Trump’s pandemic immigration halt prompts ABC to reconstitute critics’ xenophobia claims
President Trump's plans to temporarily halt immigration due to the coronavirus pandemic has reignited claims of xenophobia and major news outlets like ABC's "Good Morning America" are promoting the criticism. Published April 21, 2020
Joe Biden says Michelle Obama passes VP sniff test: ‘I’d take her in a heartbeat’
Former first lady Michelle Obama has officially passed Joe Biden's VP sniff test. Published April 21, 2020
Nancy Pelosi’s pandemic showcasing of treats ripped in ‘Let them eat ice cream’ Trump ad
President Trump's reelection campaign is betting that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's showcasing of gourmet ice cream during the coronavirus pandemic will not go over well with voters come Election Day. Published April 21, 2020
AOC deletes gleeful tweet on oil industry’s coronavirus collapse: ‘You absolutely love to see it’
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faced a torrent of social-media backlash on Monday after tweeting her "love" for the oil industry's pandemic-prompted implosion. Published April 20, 2020
Joe Biden accused of courting ‘hard-core racists’ by celebrity activist Cynthia Nixon
Joe Biden's campaign is receiving friendly fire from his left flank by celebrity activist Cynthia Nixon accusing his campaign of courting "hard-core racists." Published April 20, 2020
Bill de Blasio reacts to ‘unconscionable’ acts upon inmates’ pandemic release: ‘Obviously troubling’
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says inmates released early due to the coronavirus pandemic are resorting to "unconscionable" behavior with their newfound freedom. Published April 20, 2020
Ronna McDaniel says coronavirus worries won’t derail RNC 2020: ‘Full steam ahead’
Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel says late August's big convention will not be derailed by coronavirus doomsday scenarios. Published April 17, 2020
Condoleezza Rice urges U.S. to reject China’s narrative shifting on pandemic: ‘Don’t let it happen’
Condoleezza Rice says the U.S. must unequivocally reject China's attempt to "shift the narrative" on the coronavirus pandemic away from its botched response and silencing of physicians. Published April 17, 2020
