MSNBC’s spotlight shift onto accusations against the president follows a trend among media elites to distract from sexual assault allegations against Biden with Trump ‘whataboutism.’ShareJoe Biden Tara Reade’s sexual assault allegations during his first TV interview on the matter with MSNBC’s Mika Brzezinski on “Morning Joe” Friday. Before bringing Biden on air, however, MSNBC changed the conversation about Biden’s alleged sexual misconduct into discussing allegations against President Donald Trump.After spending about four minutes detailing the facts of Biden’s alleged assault on former...…MSNBC’s spotlight shift onto accusations against the president follows a trend among media elites to distract from sexual assault allegations against Biden with Trump ‘whataboutism.’ShareJoe Biden Tara Reade’s sexual assault allegations during his first TV interview on the matter with MSNBC’s Mika Brzezinski on “Morning Joe” Friday. Before bringing Biden on air, however, MSNBC changed the conversation about Biden’s alleged sexual misconduct into discussing allegations against President Donald Trump.After spending about four minutes detailing the facts of Biden’s alleged assault on former...WW…

As Trump creeps up in the polls will Joe Biden finally have to exit the basement?ShareMost presidential election polling throughout July had Democratic nominee Joe Biden in very safe territory. Many surveys showed him with a double digit lead and almost none showed President Trump in striking distance. That has changed over the past week.Since the end of July, three of the four polls used by to form their average have Trump within four points.It’s a significant uptick for a president who had been experiencing some serious summer time blues. Over the past few months, Trump has suffered...…As Trump creeps up in the polls will Joe Biden finally have to exit the basement?ShareMost presidential election polling throughout July had Democratic nominee Joe Biden in very safe territory. Many surveys showed him with a double digit lead and almost none showed President Trump in striking distance. That has changed over the past week.Since the end of July, three of the four polls used by to form their average have Trump within four points.It’s a significant uptick for a president who had been experiencing some serious summer time blues. Over the past few months, Trump has suffered...WW…

ShareMy mother is a very independent and somewhat private person, and at 94 still lives in her own home, helps care for my father, and drives (cautiously). So I was surprised during my last visit when she asked me to go with her to her doctor. The doctor’s office had just started offering face-to-face appointments again and she hadn’t been feeling well.We wore our masks and sat in the socially distanced chairs in the spare waiting room. When they called my mother to the examination room, she asked me to join her. It wasn’t exactly protocol, but I was finally allowed to accompany her.When...…ShareMy mother is a very independent and somewhat private person, and at 94 still lives in her own home, helps care for my father, and drives (cautiously). So I was surprised during my last visit when she asked me to go with her to her doctor. The doctor’s office had just started offering face-to-face appointments again and she hadn’t been feeling well.We wore our masks and sat in the socially distanced chairs in the spare waiting room. When they called my mother to the examination room, she asked me to join her. It wasn’t exactly protocol, but I was finally allowed to accompany her.When...WW…

By 24, 2020On Sept. 23, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivered a to the Wisconsin State Senate warning of the Chinese Communist Party’s influence operations targeting state and local officials.Pompeo began by highlighting an odd incident from February when Wisconsin Senate President Roger Roth received an email from an official in China’s Chicago consulate. The email included language for a resolution that China wanted the senator to pass, with language praising China’s response to the coronavirus. It included such demonstrably false claims, including “Whereas China has been...…By 24, 2020On Sept. 23, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivered a to the Wisconsin State Senate warning of the Chinese Communist Party’s influence operations targeting state and local officials.Pompeo began by highlighting an odd incident from February when Wisconsin Senate President Roger Roth received an email from an official in China’s Chicago consulate. The email included language for a resolution that China wanted the senator to pass, with language praising China’s response to the coronavirus. It included such demonstrably false claims, including “Whereas China has been...WW…

ShareMore than 5 million children in the United States have had a parent in state or federal prison at some point in their lives, according to the Casey Foundation. Ashley Berrios is one of them.  She seemed destined to follow that same path until she met Deputy Dennis Berry.“If you ever wanted to find Ashley in high school, chances are she was in the school deputy’s office,” said Rochelle Moore, a teacher at Courtland High School.Classmates began calling Berrios “the Wanderer” during her freshman year, a nickname she obtained after spending more time in the hallways than the...…ShareMore than 5 million children in the United States have had a parent in state or federal prison at some point in their lives, according to the Casey Foundation. Ashley Berrios is one of them.  She seemed destined to follow that same path until she met Deputy Dennis Berry.“If you ever wanted to find Ashley in high school, chances are she was in the school deputy’s office,” said Rochelle Moore, a teacher at Courtland High School.Classmates began calling Berrios “the Wanderer” during her freshman year, a nickname she obtained after spending more time in the hallways than the...WW…

“This decision is the right thing for the business, and the best way to bring The Wing along into a long overdue era of change,” Gelman said in her resignation email.ShareAudrey Gelman’s resignation is not enough— Alex Covington (@AlexNoelleCov)September 1, 2022August 26, 2022August 25, 2022July 2, 2022IntroducingJoin now to unlock comments, browse ad-free, and access exclusive content from your favorite FDRLST writers×…“This decision is the right thing for the business, and the best way to bring The Wing along into a long overdue era of change,” Gelman said in her resignation email.ShareAudrey Gelman’s resignation is not enough— Alex Covington (@AlexNoelleCov)September 1, 2022August 26, 2022August 25, 2022July 2, 2022IntroducingJoin now to unlock comments, browse ad-free, and access exclusive content from your favorite FDRLST writers×WW…

ShareThe imagery couldn’t be more direct. Across the nation, rioting and unrest that has killed black Americans and destroyed black neighborhoods has included the defacement of historic monuments, including those to abolitionists.The last wave of monument destruction, , largely focused on Confederates and slave holders, erasing all the accomplishments of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson with a scarlet S, for slave-holder. This time, the ignorance has descended even further.The rioters are now tearing down and defacing memorials wantonly, apparently assuming that if someone is being...…ShareThe imagery couldn’t be more direct. Across the nation, rioting and unrest that has killed black Americans and destroyed black neighborhoods has included the defacement of historic monuments, including those to abolitionists.The last wave of monument destruction, , largely focused on Confederates and slave holders, erasing all the accomplishments of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson with a scarlet S, for slave-holder. This time, the ignorance has descended even further.The rioters are now tearing down and defacing memorials wantonly, apparently assuming that if someone is being...WW…

ShareIf Joe Biden walks away with a presidential victory, conservatives will have many reasons to despair. This would portend some terrifying realities about propaganda and the manipulation of public opinion, the acceptance of potential fraud, and the willingness to accept the curtailment of basic liberties.But it need not. In fact, conservatives have reason to be quite hopeful. We might be in an Obi-Wan Kenobi moment, wherein striking Trump down will make his movement more powerful than anyone can possibly imagine. Beyond the typical takes on the election that give conservatives hope...…ShareIf Joe Biden walks away with a presidential victory, conservatives will have many reasons to despair. This would portend some terrifying realities about propaganda and the manipulation of public opinion, the acceptance of potential fraud, and the willingness to accept the curtailment of basic liberties.But it need not. In fact, conservatives have reason to be quite hopeful. We might be in an Obi-Wan Kenobi moment, wherein striking Trump down will make his movement more powerful than anyone can possibly imagine. Beyond the typical takes on the election that give conservatives hope...WW…

Donald Trump’s agenda for his second term is all about beating the virus, getting us back to work, and putting America first.ShareOn a trip to Ohio this week, President Trump laid out six priorities for his second term, aiming to restore the high-powered economy that his administration created only to see devastated by the Chinese coronavirus and ensuing lockdowns. Together, these promises show a laser focus on defeating the virus and creating jobs and opportunity for all Americans.Trump has been criticized as of late by the corporate media for spending too much time attacking his opponent...…Donald Trump’s agenda for his second term is all about beating the virus, getting us back to work, and putting America first.ShareOn a trip to Ohio this week, President Trump laid out six priorities for his second term, aiming to restore the high-powered economy that his administration created only to see devastated by the Chinese coronavirus and ensuing lockdowns. Together, these promises show a laser focus on defeating the virus and creating jobs and opportunity for all Americans.Trump has been criticized as of late by the corporate media for spending too much time attacking his opponent...WW…

ShareThe media’s approval and credibility ratings may be low, but they still have a tremendous amount of political power. Whether they are attempting to destroy the life and reputation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, working overtime to protect the reputation of Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, pushing the impeachment of a sitting president, attempting to control the outcomes of elections, or spending years peddling a false tale of treasonous collusion with Russia to steal the 2016 election, they get significant results despite failure to report accurately.Evidence of...…ShareThe media’s approval and credibility ratings may be low, but they still have a tremendous amount of political power. Whether they are attempting to destroy the life and reputation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, working overtime to protect the reputation of Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, pushing the impeachment of a sitting president, attempting to control the outcomes of elections, or spending years peddling a false tale of treasonous collusion with Russia to steal the 2016 election, they get significant results despite failure to report accurately.Evidence of...WW…