CNN reporters and pundits who often paint themselves as the gatekeepers of journalism ethics didn’t seem to have an issue with Dornic’s pro-Biden message. But CNN’s most outspoken defenders of the Fourth Estate didn’t seem to publicly condemn the controversial tweet. … [Read more...] about CNN hosts silent after network exec accused of ‘sucking up’ to Biden administration
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Comedy steps up as a respite from our current woes
Written by Neil Cross and inspired by his novel "Burial," the plot centers around a man (Russell Tovey) who has never been able to forget the worst night of his life: a party that led to the sudden, shocking death of a young woman. … [Read more...] about Comedy steps up as a respite from our current woes
On Clubhouse, a conversation about ‘the future of S.F.’ sparks familiar debate
Eventually, a spin-off room, started by Leon “DNas” Sykes, popped up, this one called “‘Future of SF’ really means ‘Make SF more white.’” Sykes lives in Oakland, but when a friend told him about the conversation, it reminded him of others he’d seen on Clubhouse. “A lot of these rooms are mostly white people who are in tech having these conversations about the Bay Area or San Francisco,” he said. So he made one for the people he thought were being left out. Screenshots from that room show the audience included many people of color. … [Read more...] about On Clubhouse, a conversation about ‘the future of S.F.’ sparks familiar debate
What made ‘Celebrating America’ soar
The pre-taped musical interludes -- as musical interludes go -- were a mixed bag: Jon Bon-Jovi warbling George Harrison's "Here Comes the Sun" as the sun was rising over a Miami pier; Justin Timberlake and Ant Clemons meeting up in a Memphis stage to sing of "Better Days" ahead (the neon-lit grit of the scenery upstaging the pop stars); Tim McGraw and Tyler Hubbard duetting on "Undivided"; John Legend hurling "Feeling Good" live into the dark District skies; Lin Manuel-Miranda reciting one of the President's favorite verses from Seamus Heaney's "The Cure of Troy." … [Read more...] about What made ‘Celebrating America’ soar
The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Sights and sounds from Inauguration Day
2:25 p.m. EST: President Biden, first lady Jill Biden, Vice President Harris, second gentleman Doug Emhoff, former Presidents Barack ObamaBarack Hussein ObamaClinton, Bush, Obama reflect on peaceful transition of power on Biden's Inauguration Day Biden's inauguration marked by conflict of hope and fear Why aren't more Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Biden's Cabinet? MORE, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, and former first ladies Michelle Obama, Laura Bush and Hillary ClintonHillary Diane Rodham ClintonBiden's inauguration marked by conflict of hope and fear Schumer becomes new Senate majority leader Clinton says it meant 'great deal' to hold inauguration weeks after riot MORE attend a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. … [Read more...] about The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Sights and sounds from Inauguration Day
