Douglas Ernst
Articles by Douglas Ernst
Alec Baldwin blasts Dana Loesch’s NRA show: ‘Second Amendment is not a moral credit card’
Entertainer and activist Alec Baldwin lashed out at the National Rifle Association this week in response to an ad for its upcoming show. Published March 6, 2018
Bill Maher echoes Trump supporters, rips media for ‘bulls—’ stories: ‘So much of it is fake’
Comedian Bill Maher says President Trump's supporters often have credible claims of "fake" news due to websites habitually framing "bulls--" stories as controversies. Published March 5, 2018
Rush Limbaugh: Oscars like special 4th of July for liberals, but aim is to ‘trash America’
Radio host Rush Limbaugh likened the 90th annual Academy Awards to a bizarre Fourth of July for liberals where the point is to "trash America" for the broadcast. Published March 5, 2018
Angela Merkel, feminists spar over stripping ‘fatherland’ from German national anthem
Angela Merkel attempted to avoid a political minefield this week when a member of her Social Democrat (SPD) coalition called for a gender-neutral version of the national anthem. Published March 5, 2018
Harvey Weinstein ‘Casting Couch’ statue by local artist trolls Hollywood as Oscars near
A giant golden statue of disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein greeted locals along Hollywood Boulevard on Thursday in the lead up to the 90th annual Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday. Published March 1, 2018
Condoleezza Rice defends gun rights on ‘The View,’ reminds hosts about ‘Bull’ Connor
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice gave the ladies of ABC's "The View" a history lesson on Thursday as they discussed the Second Amendment. Published March 1, 2018
Jeff Zucker, Jake Tapper defend CNN’s Parkland coverage, say critics will ‘get over it’
CNN President Jeff Zucker and journalist Jake Tapper are not impressed with recent criticism of the network's Parkland massacre coverage. Published March 1, 2018
Eric Schmidt, former Google executive, says nightmare AI threats ‘one to two decades’ away
Billionaire Eric Schmidt says nightmare scenarios involving artificial intelligence will be a threat worth taking seriously within the next 20 years. Published February 28, 2018
Barack Obama targeted by Chicago organizers: ‘He forgot the community got him where he is’
Former President Obama is now in the political crosshairs by community organizers he once called his own in the Windy City. Published February 28, 2018
Ta-Nehisi Coates, ‘The Case for Reparations’ writer, lands ‘Captain America’ job at Marvel
The adventures of Marvel's Captain America will soon be told by Ta-Nehisi Coates of The Atlantic. Published February 28, 2018
Alec Baldwin gears up for ABC talk show; network says it has ‘something special’
Alec Baldwin is diving into the talk-show world one more time. Producers at ABC announced Tuesday that the Emmy winning actor will control the airwaves on Sunday nights for an hour-long series modeled after his ongoing WNYC podcast. Published February 27, 2018
Jimmy Fallon accused of going ‘full Kimmel’ for his plans to attend ‘March for Our Lives’
Comedian Jimmy Fallon is being accused of going "full Kimmel" with the announcement that he'll be attending a gun-control march with teenagers from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Published February 27, 2018
Camille Paglia: Sex scandals exposed Hollywood as false ‘bastion of enlightened liberalism’
Feminist icon Camille Paglia says that Hollywood's recent sex scandals will force the industry to make tough philosophical choices after being exposed as a false "bastion of enlightened liberalism." Published February 27, 2018
Jim Carrey releases Parkland-inspired painting of flag, bloody victim: ‘Oh say, can’t you see?!’
Actor Jim Carrey has turned his creative energies toward to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School mass shooting with the release of a painting titled "'Oh say, can't you see?!'" Published February 26, 2018
Donald Glover, Disney’s ‘Lando Calrissian,’ feels ‘like Jesus’ — but doesn’t like people
The next incarnation of "Lando Calrissian" in the "Star Wars" universe says he's a bit like Jesus Christ -- but he doesn't like people. Published February 26, 2018
Chris Pratt’s prayer request for Kevin Smith attracts Twitter hate mob; director Gunn defends star
A prayer request for director Kevin Smith by actor Chris Pratt sparked anger and derision early Monday among a throng of Twitter users. Published February 26, 2018
‘To Kill A Mockingbird’ project prompts racial complaints, school investigation
An English project on Harper Lee's 1960 novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" prompted racial conspiracy theories in Virginia this week. Published February 23, 2018
Jonathan Martin, ex-NFL lineman, prompts school closing with shotgun ‘revenge’ Instagram post
An ex-NFL player who complained of bullying from his teammates in 2013 forced a school closing this week with a single "revenge" image on Instagram. Published February 23, 2018
Rosie O’Donnell selling ‘sadness rage’ anti-Trump art as coping mechanism
Rosie O'Donnell's ongoing feud with the president has entered a new era -- anti-Trump merchandising. Published February 23, 2018
Marine Corps again lowers requirements for Infantry Officer Course
The Marine Corps is on the defensive for a second time this month due to changes to its famous Infantry Officer Course (IOC). Published February 22, 2018
