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New York Gears Up for NRA Gun Battle Over COVID-19 Gun Store Closings

Keith GirardApril 7, 2020

New York State says it will “aggressively defend” itself against a National Rifle Association (NRA) lawsuit to overturn an order that deemed gun stores “non-essential” businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic....

CULTUREPOLITICS

Are ‘Tribute’ Bands Finally Getting the Respect They Deserve as Artists?

WinchesterApril 6, 2020

Say what you will about tribute-bands, but they now account for the No. 1 form of live entertainment. ...

ROCK

Watch in Horror as Trump and Fox Talking Heads Absurdly Dismiss Covid-19

Keith GirardApril 3, 2020

Donald Trump and right-wing Fox talking heads went overboard absurdly dismissing the danger of COVID-19, delaying the nation’s response to the pandemic for weeks and putting the lives of countless Americans at risk....

CULTUREMEDIATELEVISION

Micky Dolenz (l) and Mike Nesmith perform "Last Train to Clarksville" during their 2021 tour. (Photo: ScreenCap)

Mike & Micky Show Live Album Seals Monkees as a ‘Real’ Band for the Ages

WinchesterApril 2, 2020

Two singers shout out “Hello!” to the crowd, and the listener just knows this is going to be fun....

REVIEWSROCK

Trump’s Presidency Was Always a Failure, Covid-19 Made It Glaringly Clear

Keith GirardApril 1, 2020

Donald Trump’s negligence as president becomes more and more glaring as COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop. He not only failed to act when he should have, he continues to mismanage the crisis....

COMMENTARYCULTURE

Trump’s Daily Covid-19 Media Attacks Dovetail With His Political Fundraising

Keith GirardMarch 30, 2020

Donald Trump’s daily media attacks at his COVID-19 briefings appears to be part of a coordinated effort to aid his political fundraising efforts....

CULTUREMEDIAPOLITICS

Abortion Becomes Political Football as Red States Use Pandemic to Curb Services

Keith GirardMarch 30, 2020

Anti-abortion politicians in mostly conservative red states are cynically trying to exploit the COVID-19 pandemic to block access to abortion services....

POLITICS

Matt Damon Leads Contagion Cast With Coronavirus Advice, Takes Trump Dig (Videos!)

Keith GirardMarch 28, 2020

Matt Damon leads the cast of the 2011 thriller “Contagion” in a series of compelling public service announcements to defeat some of the “rampant misinformation” about a real contagion–the COVID-19 pandemic....

CELEBRITIES

Trump’s Latest Flight of Fantasy, Opening Economy by Easter, Gets Reality Check

Keith GirardMarch 25, 2020

Donald Trump’s desire to rollback social distancing and other virus protections and reopen the economy by Easter is another flight of fancy....

BREAKING NEWSPOLITICS

Trump Ready to Put Nation at Risk to Save His Presidency (Video)

Keith GirardMarch 23, 2020

Donald Trump appears ready to put the nation at risk to the coronavirus pandemic to restart the economy, and hopefully spark a stock market rebound that will save his battered presidency....

HEALTHPOLITICS

William Barr being sworn in as U.S. Attorney General. (Photo: White House/ Tia Dufour)

AG Barr Seeks Secret Police Powers From Congress Rivaling Nazi Germany

Keith GirardMarch 22, 2020

While the coronavirus rips across the country, largely due to Donald Trump’s ineptitude, Attorney General William Barr is quietly asking Congress for police powers that shred the Constitution....

ADMINISTRATIONJUDICIALLAW

Trump Puts Profit Over Public By Refusing to Use Defense Act to Fight Coronavirus

Keith GirardMarch 20, 2020

Donald Trump is refusing to use a critical federal law that would ramp up production of desperately needed medical supplies, putting profits over the public....

CULTUREPOLITICS

Craigslist Becomes Latest Haven for Coronavirus Scammers, Price-Gougers

Keith GirardMarch 20, 2020

Craigslist.com, the popular online site for the sale of goods and services and the latest haven for coronavirus scammers and price gougers, has come under fire by New York’s attorney general....

ENTERTAINMENT

Trump Steps Up Media War in Effort to Rewrite History of His Coronavirus Failings

Keith GirardMarch 19, 2020

Donald Trump today attacked major media outlets from the conservative Wall Street Journal to the hard-hitting Washington Post in an unfolding campaign to rewrite history and cover-up his early missteps....

BREAKING NEWSPOLITICS

Coronavirus Toilet Paper Hoarding ‘Totally Unnecessary,’ What You Need to Know

Keith GirardMarch 18, 2020

Toilet paper hoarding may be the ultimate iconic symbol of the coronavirus pandemic. But it’s not only “totally unnecessary,” it’s also taking a toll on virgin forests....

CULTURE