Douglas Ernst
Articles by Douglas Ernst
Gavin Newsom rips rifle used at Gilroy shooting as weapon of ‘godd—ned mass destruction’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said it is inexplicable that a weapon "of godd--ned mass destruction" was used over the weekend during the Gilroy Garlic Festival mass shooting. Published July 30, 2019
Democrats’ support for cash reparations for slaves’ descendants hits 49%: Gallup
Gallup polling shows surging support among Democrats for cash reparations for black Americans as redress for slavery. Published July 29, 2019
Rush Limbaugh: ‘Absolute truth’ by Trump on Dem-run cities is the reason for media’s outrage
Radio host Rush Limbaugh says new claims of racism against President Trump over his comments about Baltimore and Rep. Elijah E. Cummings are red herrings to distract from the "absolute truth" about Democrat-run cities. Published July 29, 2019
Freedom from Religion Foundation rips ‘In God We Trust’ law for S.D. public schools: ‘Brainwashing’
The Freedom from Religion Foundation ripped South Dakota's "In God We Trust" law this week as a form of "brainwashing" applied to children. Published July 26, 2019
MSNBC’s Donny Deutsch: Dems will ‘do whatever we have to do’ to put Donald Trump behind bars
MSNBC's Donny Deutsch told viewers on Friday that Democrats will "do whatever we have to do" to make sure President Trump winds up behind bars. Published July 26, 2019
Krystal Ball, ex-MSNBC host: Rachel Maddow, peers swept up in ‘feverish Russian conspiracy theories’
Former MSNBC host Krystal Ball says Rachel Maddow and others at the network have "got some explaining to do" for their Russia coverage since 2016. Published July 25, 2019
Charles Blow, New York Times columnist: Trump within ranks of ‘folk heroes’ due to inept Dems
New York Times columnist Charles Blow is livid with Democrats for inadvertently allowing President Trump to enter the ranks of "folk heroes." Published July 25, 2019
Bon Iver and friends vs. Trump: Music industry vets plan ‘46 for 46’ concerts to sway election
President Trump's administration has angered the music industry so much that artists are organizing '46 for 46' -- a concert campaign to derail his reelection. Published July 24, 2019
Joe Scarborough repents for Republican past during Mueller hearing: ‘Jesus, forgive me’
Former Florida congressman Joe Scarborough turned to God for forgiveness on Wednesday for his Republican past. Published July 24, 2019
ICE pinata, ‘Trump’ game with goal to knock out teeth at annual Chicago community event
A member of Chicago's East Side Chamber of Commerce says he isn't bothered by an ICE pinata that arrived at this year's Community Day. Published July 24, 2019
Jimmy’s Famous Seafood releases ‘PETA Tears’ lager to celebrate crab battle with activists
Jimmy's Famous Seafood in Baltimore is selling a limited run of "PETA Tears" lager to celebrate last year's "go vegan" billboards targeting the crab industry. Published July 23, 2019
Rashida Tlaib says rich haven’t ‘earned’ wealth, need it snatched via her bill: ‘That’s what we do’
Rep. Rashida Tlaib told a Detroit audience this week that "the rich" don't earn their wealth and need to have it funneled to others via her legislation. Published July 23, 2019
Macy’s pulls ‘mom jeans’ plates after Twitter complaints: ‘We missed the mark’
Macy's will no longer sell humorous plates with "mom jeans" portions marked off due, in large part, to a complaint by a California podcaster. Published July 22, 2019
Bob Beckel breaks Fox agreement, claims Trump-linked ‘set up’ prompted ouster
Former Fox News contributor Bob Beckel broke a confidentiality agreement over the weekend and claimed that his ouster was the result of "set-up." Published July 22, 2019
Chris Hayes: Trump’s base must have heart ‘ripped out,’ ‘destroyed,’ and ‘banished’
MSNBC's Chris Hayes told viewers Thursday evening that the fate of the nation may rest on one thing: ripping out "the heart" of President Trump's base of support and banishing "the darkness" elsewhere. Published July 19, 2019
Colorado State University’s ‘task force’ on inclusivity includes ‘America’ on list of words to avoid
Colorado State University's "Inclusive Communications Task Force" has a warning for students: using words like "American" and "America" may not make people "feel welcomed, respected, and valued." Published July 19, 2019
Jake Tapper: Dem sources admit Trump’s ‘brilliant’ move to make stars of AOC, Omar
CNN's Jake Tapper said sources within the Democratic Party are frustrated at President Trump's "brilliant" political move to make stars of "The Squad." Published July 18, 2019
Steve Cohen turns to Nazi warnings, says Trump evokes ‘beginnings of the Hitler regime’
Rep. Steve Cohen fears that this week's rally for President Trump in North Carolina portends of a new Nazi regime rising in America. Published July 18, 2019
Rand Paul: ‘Unappreciative’ Ilhan Omar shouldn’t act shocked at rebukes
Sen. Rand Paul said random rebukes of Rep. Ilhan Omar are no surprise given the Minnesota congresswoman's rhetorical past on American culture. Published July 17, 2019
Harvard study: Trigger warnings make trauma ‘central’ to survivors’ identity
Harvard University psychologists have added to a growing body of evidence that suggests trigger warnings may do more harm than good. Published July 16, 2019
