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Rising Republican star said visiting Hitler's vacation house was a 'bucket list' item
AnalysisIt’s very easy for people to reflexively compare President Donald Trump’s Republican party to Nazis and fascism, given its embrace of hardline immigration policies, white supremacy factions, and now the use of federal force in U.S. cities.It’s a comparison longtime Republicans would loudly and resoundingly reject.But then the newest rising star in the party has old Instagrams that seem fairly fawning of Hitler.Madison Cawthorn burst onto the scene in June when he won his primary in North Carolina, defeating the Trump-backed establishment.At 24, he would become the youngest member of...…AnalysisIt’s very easy for people to reflexively compare President Donald Trump’s Republican party to Nazis and fascism, given its embrace of hardline immigration policies, white supremacy factions, and now the use of federal force in U.S. cities.It’s a comparison longtime Republicans would loudly and resoundingly reject.But then the newest rising star in the party has old Instagrams that seem fairly fawning of Hitler.Madison Cawthorn burst onto the scene in June when he won his primary in North Carolina, defeating the Trump-backed establishment.At 24, he would become the youngest member of...WW…
Claudia Conway accuses mom Kellyanne of abuse, having her arrested
is saying her mother, , had her arrested and is also seemingly accusing her parents of abuse.The teen said on TikTok she was arrested for allegedly making false statements about the White House senior counselor online, according to . Conway also reportedly accused her mom of physical and emotional abuse on TikTok Live.Conway is now a pro bono lawyer, and, in , she tells her followers via her comments section that she is “safe for now and staying with a friend in a different state.”Conway, who is on TikTok, is also saying her mom is threatening to have her allegedly for making “false...…is saying her mother, , had her arrested and is also seemingly accusing her parents of abuse.The teen said on TikTok she was arrested for allegedly making false statements about the White House senior counselor online, according to . Conway also reportedly accused her mom of physical and emotional abuse on TikTok Live.Conway is now a pro bono lawyer, and, in , she tells her followers via her comments section that she is “safe for now and staying with a friend in a different state.”Conway, who is on TikTok, is also saying her mom is threatening to have her allegedly for making “false...WW…
Celebrities are defending Ellen DeGeneres, but it's hard to take them seriously
Katy Perry, Ashton Kutcher, and Kevin Hart have all spoken out in defense of , whose show is currently being investigated for an alleged toxic work environment.But in light of what those allegations actually mean, this kind of celebrity support is hard to accept as a meaningful defense. If there’s anything we’ve learned from the past few years of Hollywood abuse revelations—whether its racial discrimination, sexual harassment, or psychological abuse—it’s that famous, successful individuals are often shielded from repercussions by their power and connections within the industry.Over on , we...…Katy Perry, Ashton Kutcher, and Kevin Hart have all spoken out in defense of , whose show is currently being investigated for an alleged toxic work environment.But in light of what those allegations actually mean, this kind of celebrity support is hard to accept as a meaningful defense. If there’s anything we’ve learned from the past few years of Hollywood abuse revelations—whether its racial discrimination, sexual harassment, or psychological abuse—it’s that famous, successful individuals are often shielded from repercussions by their power and connections within the industry.Over on , we...WW…
Right-wing troll Andy Ngo busted for publishing stories by fake people
Right-wing activist Andy Ngo is frequently accused of trying to dupe the public with deceptively edited videos that paint left-wingers and “” as violent and dangerous.But it appears Ngo has just gotten a taste of his own medicine.According to an investigation by the , Ngo’s the Post Millennial, where he was an editor-at-large, was part of an unaffiliated group of conservative news sites that unwittingly published editorials by people who don’t exist.In response to the reporting, Twitter suspended a number of accounts that pretended to be the authors.The network of “authors” pushed stories...…Right-wing activist Andy Ngo is frequently accused of trying to dupe the public with deceptively edited videos that paint left-wingers and “” as violent and dangerous.But it appears Ngo has just gotten a taste of his own medicine.According to an investigation by the , Ngo’s the Post Millennial, where he was an editor-at-large, was part of an unaffiliated group of conservative news sites that unwittingly published editorials by people who don’t exist.In response to the reporting, Twitter suspended a number of accounts that pretended to be the authors.The network of “authors” pushed stories...WW…
Trump says he's banning TikTok—and people are blaming Sarah Cooper, who may have hurt his feelings
By It seems TikTok may meet the same fate as its predecessor Vine this weekend.While aboard Air Force One, President Donald Trump told reporters that he’d use emergency economic powers, or issue an executive order, Saturday to , .“As far as TikTok is concerned we’re banning them from the United States,” Trump said.People online immediately pointed to the two reasons they think are behind Trump’s decision: , a comedian who has gained traction on the app for her impersonations of the president, and the .“It is not lost on me that destroying is revenge for Tulsa and the brilliant...…By It seems TikTok may meet the same fate as its predecessor Vine this weekend.While aboard Air Force One, President Donald Trump told reporters that he’d use emergency economic powers, or issue an executive order, Saturday to , .“As far as TikTok is concerned we’re banning them from the United States,” Trump said.People online immediately pointed to the two reasons they think are behind Trump’s decision: , a comedian who has gained traction on the app for her impersonations of the president, and the .“It is not lost on me that destroying is revenge for Tulsa and the brilliant...WW…
Conspiracy theories about Trump's health fueled by 'IV bruise' on his hand
When President Donald Trump made an unplanned visit to the hospital back in November of 2019, surrounding the visit ran rampant.Twitter users alleged that Trump had once again secretly visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, on Saturday. The only “evidence” of such a visit, however, is seemingly a mark on the back of his hand that resembles an “IV bruise.”Not long after the Associated Press posted a photo of Trump carrying newspapers, many began pointing to what appears to be a giant bruise located on the back of his right hand, in the same place an IV...…When President Donald Trump made an unplanned visit to the hospital back in November of 2019, surrounding the visit ran rampant.Twitter users alleged that Trump had once again secretly visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, on Saturday. The only “evidence” of such a visit, however, is seemingly a mark on the back of his hand that resembles an “IV bruise.”Not long after the Associated Press posted a photo of Trump carrying newspapers, many began pointing to what appears to be a giant bruise located on the back of his right hand, in the same place an IV...WW…
Barbara Walters shutting Trump down is Twitter's new favorite #TBT
Twitter has crowned a new champion of thanks to a resurfaced 1990 interview with .In the popular video, tweeted by , Walters grilled Trump about his then-recent business failures and flirtations with bankruptcy.“I’ve never seen press reporting as I have in regards to me,” Trump says, going on the defensive with a line that sounds today. “And I hope the general public understands how inherently dishonest the press in this country is.”“As a member of the press, let me try to clear up some of the things that you say aren’t true,” Walters counters, reading back to Trump some of his own quotes...…Twitter has crowned a new champion of thanks to a resurfaced 1990 interview with .In the popular video, tweeted by , Walters grilled Trump about his then-recent business failures and flirtations with bankruptcy.“I’ve never seen press reporting as I have in regards to me,” Trump says, going on the defensive with a line that sounds today. “And I hope the general public understands how inherently dishonest the press in this country is.”“As a member of the press, let me try to clear up some of the things that you say aren’t true,” Walters counters, reading back to Trump some of his own quotes...WW…
Senator calls EARN IT Act 'horrendous,' praises online movement fighting it
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) criticized the hotly-contested on Thursday and praised a petition signed by more than 590,000 people calling on Congress to reject it.Wyden made the remarks during a hosted by a number of organizations that have pushed against the EARN It Act, including Fight for the Future, Demand Progress, Hacking//Hustling, and more.The groups have pushed a petition signed by over a half-million people that urges Congress to reject the bill.Lawmakers have said the EARN IT Act aims to curb child exploitation online, but it has been fiercely criticized by civil liberties and privacy...…Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) criticized the hotly-contested on Thursday and praised a petition signed by more than 590,000 people calling on Congress to reject it.Wyden made the remarks during a hosted by a number of organizations that have pushed against the EARN It Act, including Fight for the Future, Demand Progress, Hacking//Hustling, and more.The groups have pushed a petition signed by over a half-million people that urges Congress to reject the bill.Lawmakers have said the EARN IT Act aims to curb child exploitation online, but it has been fiercely criticized by civil liberties and privacy...WW…
Stephen Miller's parents took up to $1 million in coronavirus relief
Stephen Miller is known as one of President Donald Trump’s most inflammatory advisors. And although he’s worked in the Senate before joining the campaign, he also had a side career: real estate.Stephen Miller’s family owns Cordary Incorporated, a real estate company based in Southern California. And for a time, up until 2016, despite his role as an aide to former Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.), he was also listed as a vice president with his family’s company.Now, that business has taken money from the government’s coronavirus funds.The Miller family’s business, Cordary Incorporated, possibly...…Stephen Miller is known as one of President Donald Trump’s most inflammatory advisors. And although he’s worked in the Senate before joining the campaign, he also had a side career: real estate.Stephen Miller’s family owns Cordary Incorporated, a real estate company based in Southern California. And for a time, up until 2016, despite his role as an aide to former Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.), he was also listed as a vice president with his family’s company.Now, that business has taken money from the government’s coronavirus funds.The Miller family’s business, Cordary Incorporated, possibly...WW…
Right-wing Christian YouTuber wants to sue NFL because Super Bowl halftime show was too horny
and ‘s up-tempo Super Bowl halftime performance can’t seem to shake .In a recent , Dave Daubenmire, a right-wing Christian activist, releases a rallying cry to viewers saying he wants to sue the NFL over the electrifying half time show, .Daubenmire, who also goes by “Coach Dave” online, criticized the show for not having any warnings that he says could’ve prevented young boys from becoming “sexually excited.” Throughout his video, he repeatedly calls Lopez and Shakira’s dancing as being laced with “crotch shots.” In the video, Daubenmire said he wants to sue the NFL for $867 trillion....…and ‘s up-tempo Super Bowl halftime performance can’t seem to shake .In a recent , Dave Daubenmire, a right-wing Christian activist, releases a rallying cry to viewers saying he wants to sue the NFL over the electrifying half time show, .Daubenmire, who also goes by “Coach Dave” online, criticized the show for not having any warnings that he says could’ve prevented young boys from becoming “sexually excited.” Throughout his video, he repeatedly calls Lopez and Shakira’s dancing as being laced with “crotch shots.” In the video, Daubenmire said he wants to sue the NFL for $867 trillion....WW…