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The First Amendment is enshrined in granite outside Constitution Hall in Philadelphia. (Photo:
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Trump’s Gravest Threat to Democracy: His Unlawful Assault on The First Amendment

Jim AstrachanMarch 16, 2026March 16, 2026
Roona McDaniel
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NBC’s Ronna McDaniel Fiasco Damages What Journalists Should Hold Sacred — Credibility

David Fagin and Keith GirardMarch 28, 2024March 29, 2024
Donald Trump's delusional response to the coronavirus is causing a crisis of confidence at Fox News. (Photo: MPG Collage)
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Is Fox News Finally Holding Donald Trump Accountable or Still Bending a Knee?

Keith GirardMarch 18, 2024March 21, 2024
Twitter Sleuth Matt Taibbi reveals IRS home visit before a House subcommittee. (Photo: ScreenCap)
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Twitter Sleuth Matt Taibbi Shuts Down Jim Jordan, GOP Lawmakers; IRS Did Nothing Wrong

Keith GirardMarch 29, 2023May 12, 2023
Tucker Carlson career at Fox News is on the line in Dominion lawsuit. (Photo: Gage Skidmore, Wikipedia)
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Tucker Carlson’s Sad, Final Days on Fox News; Dominion Lawsuit May Deliver Fatal Blow

Keith GirardFebruary 20, 2023May 12, 2023
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is turning into a brutal war of attrition. (Photo: Mvs.gov.ua)
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Is Elon Musk Tilting Twitter to Russia in Ukraine War With Shadow Bans, Suspensions, Blocks?

Keith GirardDecember 22, 2022May 4, 2023
Elon Musk is rapidly remaking Twitter in his own image. (Photo: jurvetson)
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Twitter Under Musk’s ‘Free Speech’ Banner Explodes With Hate, Misinformation, Propaganda

Keith GirardDecember 12, 2022May 14, 2023
Elon Musk's name has surface in the Epstein files. (Photo: Steve Jurvetson)
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Musk Buying Twitter? Bring It On! 6 Ways He Can Make Site Better

David Fagin and Keith GirardApril 29, 2022May 12, 2023
Neil Young and Joni Mitchell (inset) are protesting Joe Rogan's COVID-19 misinformation. (Photos:Library of Congress/Tore Sætre)
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Spotify Joe Rogan Crisis Explodes; Joni Mitchell Joins Neil Young, Pulls Music

Keith GirardJanuary 29, 2022May 15, 2023
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Right-Wing Media Eats Its Own as COVID-19 Rips Red States, Devouring GOP Voters

Keith GirardAugust 24, 2021
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Commentary

  • Todd Blanche is exploiting a loophole in contract law to save Trump's $1.8 billion slush fund. (Photo: White House)Todd Blanche Cynically Exploits Contract Law to Secretly Secure Trump’s $1.8B Slush Fund — Deceives Senate

Politics

  • A Latin American delegation visted China for the 2025 China-CELAC Forum, a symbol of China's growing influence in the region. (Photo: )China Latin America Foothold Grows, Organized Crime Follows, After Trump Cutbacks Open Door

Culture

  • The Epstein Zorro Ranch mansion in New Mexico, where a number of alleged crimes took place. (Photo: DOJ)Epstein Zorro Ranch Probe Yields Explosive Clues Admid Trump Administration Stonewalling

Celebrities

  • Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein attract the attention of a fetching blonde. (Photo: House Committee)Epstein Bombshell Photos: Trump, Celebs; Trump Condoms, Nudes, Sex Toys (See Photos!)

Art

  • John Galliano gowns for Dior, circa 2011, on display in Moscow. exhibition, 2011)Met Ruffles Feathers Like a Galliano Gown for Bestowing Designer With Constume Institute Honors

Music

  • Mark Bego (r) with some of the subjects of his books, Randy Jones, Micky Dolenz and Debbie Gibson. (Photo: Mark Bego)Mark Bego Talks in an NYI Q&A About Resurgent Village People, Madonna, Michael and Micky

Show

  • The Midnight cast from top left: Sidney DuPont, Kolbi Jordan, Jeremy Beloate, Autumn Hurlbert. Bottom left: Ayana George, Ndaya Dream Hoskins, from the original, Jimmy Brewer, Dwayne Clark. (For photo credits see below)Todrick Hall Readies ‘MIDNIGHT’ Run Musical Off-Broadway, 28-Member Cast Set

Film & TV

  • mutiny jasonstatham mutinyonthames rgbJason Statham Punches High With First Production, Mutiny, See New Trailer, Plus Behind the Scenes!

Fashion

  • John Galliano gowns for Dior, circa 2011, on display in Moscow. exhibition, 2011)Met Ruffles Feathers Like a Galliano Gown for Bestowing Designer With Constume Institute Honors

Events

  • Eddie Murphy Pete Davidson PickupEddie Murphy, Pete Davidson Host LA Premiere of New Comedy ‘The Pickup’ (Photos! Video!)

Dining

  • he arrival of the new Populares Mexican Restaurant & Bar on Avenue B on the Lower East Side should spice up the competition.Populares Mexican Restaurant Spices Up East Village With Twist on Traditional Mexican Fare

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