Douglas Ernst
Articles by Douglas Ernst
Thomas Sowell warns U.S. may not resist siren song of socialism: ‘I wouldn’t bet on it’
Thomas Sowell, a living legend in the field of economics, says he fears the U.S. may eventually succumb to the siren song of socialism. Published March 5, 2019
Queen Latifah sticks by Jussie Smollett on ‘MAGA country’ attack claim: ‘I gotta go with him’
Queen Latifah says she's "gotta go" with "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett's claims of a "MAGA country" attack in Chicago on Jan. 29 despite charges of felony disorderly conduct and filing a false police report. Published March 5, 2019
Juan Williams warns: Donald Trump may ‘refuse to leave’ White House if he loses in 2020
Juan Williams is worried that a Shakespearean tragedy awaits the nation in 2020 if President Trump loses his re-election bid. Published March 4, 2019
Neuroscientist: Brain-chip recipients may soon look at men and think ‘put it back in a cage’
Neuroscientist Moran Cerf, Ph.D, says brain implants that he is working on with Silicon Valley may be ready within five years. Published March 4, 2019
David Axelrod corners Elizabeth Warren on claims of Native American ancestry: ‘Why?’
Sen. Elizabeth Warren's past claims of Native American ancestry came back to haunt her once again during an interview on CNN's "The Axe Files." Published March 4, 2019
‘No Hits’ bill in Massachusetts would ban tackle football for youth until after seventh grade
The home state of the Super Bowl-winning New England Patriots could soon ban tackle football for youths up until the seventh grade if a bipartisan group of legislators gets their way. Published March 1, 2019
Julia Louis-Dreyfus likens Trump to ‘Veep’ character, calls him ‘pretend, fake’ president
"Veep" star Julia Louis-Dreyfus says that she has something in common with President Trump: they both play "pretend, fake" political leaders. Published March 1, 2019
Oprah Winfrey, celebs gathering at ‘woke’ summit to discuss ways ‘women can save the planet’
Media mogul Oprah Winfrey and a host of celebrities will be in attendance at the 10th annual Women in the World Summit to tackle "censorship, patriarchy" and the question: "Can women save the world?" Published February 28, 2019
Brie Larson touts ‘intersectional feminism’ theme in ‘Captain Marvel’ ‘because it’s 2019’
Brie Larson, the latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, says fans can expect themes of "intersectional feminism" when "Captain Marvel" lands in theaters March 8. Published February 28, 2019
Tyler Perry holds out hope that Jussie Smollett story isn’t a hoax: ‘He’s so convincing’
Tyler Perry isn't backing away from actor Jussie Smollett despite charges of felony disorderly conduct and filing a false police report. Published February 27, 2019
Ellen Page defends anti-Trump tirade; actress says she ‘had no reason to doubt’ Jussie Smollett
Ellen Page defended her initial reactions to fellow actor Jussie Smollett's claims of a racist and homophic attack in Chicago, saying she had "no reason" to doubt him. Published February 27, 2019
Samuel L. Jackson adds to ‘Captain Marvel’ PR nightmare, likens Trump to ‘plantation’ owner
Actor Samuel L. Jackson's decision to liken President Trump to a Civil War-era "plantation" owner is not likely to thrill movie producers who are dealing with a public relations nightmare for the upcoming "Captain Marvel" movie. Published February 26, 2019
Tim Kaine’s vote on anti-infanticide bill leaves Catholic bishops ‘dismayed and outraged’
Sen. Tim Kaine's stance this week on the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act left Catholic bishops Richmond and Arlington flabbergasted. Published February 26, 2019
Tommy Robinson banned from Facebook, Instagram; tech giant claims ‘organized hate’ violation
Tommy Robinson has joined Alex Jones and Gavin McInnes on the list of firebrand pundits permanently banned by Facebook. Published February 26, 2019
YouTube yanks ads from anti-vaccination videos: ‘We enforce these policies vigorously’
YouTube has moved to make it a financial loser for creators who upload anti-vaccination videos on the platform. Published February 25, 2019
Gloria Steinem mulls pro-life movement as Hitler-like threat: ‘He campaigned against abortion’
Feminist Gloria Steinem warned the hosts of NBC's "Today" that "right-wing" pro-life activists in the U.S. may morph into a Hitler-esque threat to the world. Published February 25, 2019
Spike Lee says #OscarsSoWhite political pressure prompted ‘feast’ of award nominations
Director Spike Lee says political pressure deserves credit when it comes to Hollywood award nominations for films like "BlacKkKlansman" and "Black Panther." Published February 22, 2019
Bernie Sanders’ balk at calling socialist Maduro ‘dictator’ angers Florida Democrats
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders' recent balk at calling Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro a dictator has not gone over well with Florida Democrats. Published February 22, 2019
Ernie Chambers, Nebraska state senator, ripped for likening U.S. flag to swastika: ‘It’s a rag’
A bill on the better history instruction for young Nebraskans has highlighted a fierce divide between state Sens. Ernie Chambers, an independent, and Tom Brewer, a Republican. Published February 22, 2019
Van Jones mourns ‘fall of an icon’ after Jussie Smollett arrest
CNN analyst Van Jones says the arrest of actor Jussie Smollett is like losing an American "icon" in ways the population doesn't fully comprehend. Published February 21, 2019
