Douglas Ernst
Articles by Douglas Ernst
Evanston approves reparations after city council vote: ‘A step towards … equity’
The "Land of Lincoln" officially has a city with approved reparations funds for Black residents, based on slavery and its subsequent impact. Published March 23, 2021
Biden blasted by Democratic mayor for ‘predictable’ border crisis: ‘Disconnected from reality’
The mayor of Del Rio, Texas, said it's time to shine a giant spotlight on the "completely predictable" border crisis that followed as a result of President Biden's campaign rhetoric. Published March 23, 2021
CNN ratings in death spiral; prime-time viewership plunges 45% in past five weeks
CNN's cratering ratings early in the post-Trump era were no fluke. Published March 22, 2021
Jen Psaki: Biden’s border crisis battle waged with ‘investment’ in radio ads, animated shows
White House press secretary Jen Psaki says the Biden administration expects its "investment" in radio ads and "creative approaches" like animated shows to help turn the tide of illegal immigration. Published March 22, 2021
Trump shirt yearbook censorship debacle ends; NJ district settles with ex-teacher for $325K
A New Jersey school district caught in a debacle over the removal of Trump shirts from a 2017 yearbook has reached a $325,000 settlement with a former teacher. Published March 19, 2021
Andrew Cuomo’s first accuser says Democrat joked he would ‘mount’ her if she were a dog
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's former aide -- the first to accuse him of sexual misconduct -- now says he once joked that he would "mount" her if she were a dog. Published March 19, 2021
Brett Blomme, ex-head of LGBT group that supported Drag Queen Story Hour, faces child porn charges
Milwaukee Judge Brett Blomme, who once served as president of the LGBT advocacy group Cream City Foundation, has been arrested and charged with seven counts of possessing child pornography. Published March 18, 2021
Biden’s ‘President Harris’ gaffe lights up social media; mistake an ongoing issue since campaign
President Biden can't stop referring to his vice president as his superior. Published March 18, 2021
Cardi B slaps WAP critics: ‘I’m just a freaky person. … Stop expecting celebs to raise your kids’
Rapper Cardi B says critics of her lewd "WAP" performance at this year's Grammy Awards should "stop expecting celebs to raise your kids." Published March 18, 2021
Dave Portnoy’s ‘One Bite Pizza Reviews’ catches Windy City ‘carjacking’: ‘Welcome to Chicago’
Dave Portnoy: Barstool Sports founder, pizza aficionado, and ... Chicago carjacking case-cracker? Published March 16, 2021
Ibram X. Kendi’s ‘anti-racist’ lectures across U.S. net more than $300K, ed watchdog reports
Documents obtained by an education watchdog show American racism's inability to oppress author Ibram X. Kendi's bank account. Published March 16, 2021
63rd Annual Grammy Awards ratings are anything but gold; 7.88M viewers in early tabulations
Musicians who took Grammy gold this year couldn't lift the awards ceremony above ratings brown Sunday evening. Published March 15, 2021
Don Lemon: Catholics deny gay marriage rights ‘under God’; creator ‘not about hindering people’
Don Lemon says it's high time for the Catholic Church to reexamine its teachings and admit that "God is not about hindering people or even judging people." Published March 15, 2021
Bill Burr prompts social media meltdowns with ‘feminists are going nuts’ Grammys riff
Bill Burr caught some backlash on social media for jokes he made while presenting at the 2021 Grammys premiere ceremony. Published March 15, 2021
Mount Rushmore fireworks denied; National Park Service rejects July 4 request
"Honest Abe" and fellow giants of American history will spend this Fourth of July in the dark. Published March 12, 2021
Don Lemon says to stop calling race debates ‘tough’: ‘Hard … for White people. Let’s be honest’
Don Lemon says it's incredibly frustrating that so many White people refer to "tough" conversation about race when it comes easy to him. Published March 12, 2021
Megyn Kelly gives BBC crash course on ‘free speech’ after UK media regulators sicced on Piers Morgan
Megyn Kelly was forced to give BBC's Reeta Chakrabarti a crash course on the American definition of free speech this week during a defense of fellow journalist Piers Morgan. Published March 11, 2021
Pelosi says gun control ‘drumbeat’ favors Democrats: ‘We’re not resting until we get this job done’
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says America marches to the beat of a different drummer in 2021 -- and he supports gun control. Published March 11, 2021
Gina Carano under fire again: Disney CEO Chapek suggests actress lacks ‘values of integrity’
Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek said Lucasfilm's recent firing of popular actress Gina Carano is in line with his company's mission to employ those with "values of respect, values of decency, values of integrity, and values of inclusion." Published March 10, 2021
Piers Morgan faces ‘offense’ investigation by U.K. media regulator for Meghan Markle criticism
Piers Morgan is in the crosshairs of a U.K. media regulator for his criticism of Meghan Markle and husband Prince Harry's interview with Oprah Winfrey. Published March 10, 2021
