Douglas Ernst
Articles by Douglas Ernst
Dana Loesch rips ‘legacy media’ shooting coverage: ‘Crying white mothers are ratings gold’
NRA spokeswoman Dana Loesch on Thursday offered a blistering critique of "the legacy media" while speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) outside Washington. Published February 22, 2018
Oprah responds to Trump ‘hate tweet’ on ‘Ellen’: ‘I don’t like giving negativity power’
Media mogul Oprah Winfrey couldn't escape questions about President Trump during her appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" Thursday. Published February 22, 2018
Piers Morgan claims Dana Loesch, NRA seek to ‘milk every mass shooting’ for gun sales
British journalist Piers Morgan told fans on Wednesday night that he wanted to "puke" after watching National Rifle Association spokeswoman Dana Loesch defend the Second Amendment on CNN. Published February 22, 2018
Ryan Reynolds, ‘Deadpool’ actor, ‘the proud owner of a gin company’
Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds has gone from portraying pilot Hal Jordan in "Green Lantern" to investing in Davos Brands' Aviation Gin. Published February 21, 2018
‘Donald Trump’ AI image swap a glimpse of ‘fake news’ on the horizon: ‘Terrifying’
An artificial "Donald Trump" created with the deepfakes algorithm has convinced a popular technology website that "the future looks pretty terrifying." Published February 21, 2018
Nancy Pelosi ignores net worth inquiry after lecturing on ‘inordinate wealth’
House Minority Speaker Nancy Pelosi's net worth was off limits Tuesday during a town hall meeting in which she cited Martin Luther King Jr. to condemn "inordinate wealth." Published February 20, 2018
Fox Nation: Cable news giant’s ‘superfans’ will have stand-alone subscription service
The staunchest Fox News fans will soon have a stand-alone subscription service to supplement the network's existing content. Published February 20, 2018
Michelle Obama faces backlash for racial ‘Black Panther’ comment that ignores film history
Moviegoers were quick to correct former first lady Michelle Obama this week after she framed the blockbuster movie "Black Panther" as a racial milestone. Published February 20, 2018
Sylvester Stallone shoots down social media death hoax; ‘Rocky’ says he’s ‘still punching!’
"Rocky Balboa" says he's "still punching" after a social media death hoax forced him to correct the record. Published February 19, 2018
Laurence H. Tribe, Harvard Law prof, wants ‘Children’s Crusade’ for gun control, lower voting age
Harvard Law professor Laurence Tribe says a "#Children'sCrusade" may be just what America needs to implement new gun control measures. Published February 19, 2018
John Kasich laments ‘God darn AR-15,’ scrubs pro-gun section of political website
Ohio Gov. John Kasich is retooling a pro-gun stance of his political website in the wake of the Parkland, Florida school shooting. Published February 19, 2018
William Shatner inks deal with country music label, teases: ‘What is this guy up to now?’
Charlie Daniels. Kenny Rogers. Johnny Cash. Dolly Parton. William Shatner? Published February 16, 2018
Laura Ingraham zings LeBron James over anti-Trump activism: ‘Shut up and dribble’
Fox News Channel's Laura Ingraham pulled no rhetorical punches this week while addressing the political activism of NBA stars LeBron James and Kevin Durant. Published February 16, 2018
Joss Whedon, director of upcoming ‘Batgirl,’ calls ICE ‘Trump’s SS’: ‘How do we stop them?’
Hollywood director and political activist Joss Whedon says Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been transformed into a modern version of Adolf Hitler's Schutzstaffel (SS). Published February 16, 2018
Roseanne Barr on show’s reboot: U.S. ‘lucky’ to have Trump, political tension ‘great for comedy’
Roseanne Barr says Americans of all political stripes should tune in for the relaunch of her classic television series because the current climate is "great for comedy." Published February 15, 2018
‘Cobra Kai’ teaser trailer spotlights ‘Karate Kid’ rivals: ‘Strike first. Strike hard. No mercy’
Fans of "The Karate Kid" will soon get to see Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence square off one more time. Published February 15, 2018
Ta-Nehisi Coates laments Obama, billed as ‘cleaner’ politician, cashing in with Wall Street speeches
One of former president Barack Obama's staunchest supporters says it is disappointing to see him accept huge sums of money on the Wall Street speaking circuit after campaigning as a "cleaner" politician. Published February 15, 2018
Mike Pence rips Joy Behar, ‘The View’ debate linking his Christian faith with ‘mental illness’
Vice President Mike Pence says recent comments by comedian Joy Behar about his religious faith demonstrate just how "out of touch" she is with the rest of America. Published February 14, 2018
Karen Smith, Colo. teacher, charged with assault over Pledge of Allegiance incident with student
A Colorado middle school teacher is facing criminal charges for forcibly removing a student from class over his refusal to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. Published February 14, 2018
‘Prayer Matters’ protest follows after Freedom From Religion Foundation targets school’s tradition
Throngs of citizens in Beloit, Ohio, have banded together in a "Prayer Matters" protest in response to legal threats regarding a local high school tradition. Published February 14, 2018