This Washington Post profile by Mike DeBonis delves into some of the behind-the-scenes work Patty Murray has done to protect reproductive rights at the federal level, with one Republican senator stating on the record: “She’s very effective.”
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This Washington Post profile by Mike DeBonis delves into some of the behind-the-scenes work Patty Murray has done to protect reproductive rights at the federal level, with one Republican senator stating on the record: “She’s very effective.”
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LaunchIn a lengthy Facebook post, Joohn Choe explains why the extremist, militant Georgia member of Congress is a poseur rather than a legit shooter. As Choe puts it: “Trashy weapon, threatening posture, and always, a thin veneer of Instagram ‘gun-bunny’ posturing overlaying stark ignorance and rank mediocrity.”
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LaunchThe showbiz legend has died at the age of eighty-eight. Here’s one of the most classic bits from Regis’ long run.
LaunchIf you’ve been anxiously awaiting a Biden-Warren debate matchup, your wish has been fulfilled. They will be next to each other on the stage in Houston.
LaunchVia Media Matters, this is a snippet of everyone’s favorite bloviating, raging right wing radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh, shamelessly renouncing his previous position about deficit spending on his program.
LaunchA roundup of recent national media coverage of the Pacific Northwest’s February 2019 Arctic blast.
LaunchWatch highlights from the second episode of Saturday Night Live’s forty-fourth season
LaunchWatch the funeral services for Representative Louise Slaughter from Eastman Theatre on Friday, March 23rd, 2018, with tributes from Congressman John Lewis, Secretary Hillary Clinton, and Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi.
LaunchHighlights from the fourteenth episode of Saturday Night Live’s forty-third season: Donald Trump (Alec Baldwin) convenes a bipartisan symposium featuring Vice President Mike Pence (Beck
LaunchNatalie Portman hosted last night’s episode of SNL, featuring cold open in which Alec Baldwin brought his Trump impression to a parody of “Fox & Friends”. SNL alumni Rachel Dratch, Tina Fey, and Andy Samberg also made appearances.
Launch“Money ruled everything around this basketball-mad university town long before the Adidas bribery scandal,” reports Bloomberg.
LaunchSaturday Night Live aired the fifth episode of its forty-third season last night. Here are a collection of notable sketches. The cold open: Embattled Alabama
LaunchWe went through the worst mass shooting in modern American history just over a month ago. Politicians offered their `thoughts and prayers’ tweets. This uniquely
LaunchThe cold open: “Donald Trump (Alec Baldwin) checks in with Vice President Mike Pence (Beck Bennett) and takes shots at [Tennessee] Senator Bob Corker and
LaunchThis National Weather Service radar mosaic shows Hurricane Irma’s movement through Florida and into Georgia. Irma first made landfall in the Keys before moving up Florida’s west coast. The storm is now a Category 1 hurricane, but still very dangerous. (NOAA/NWS animation)
LaunchVia PTZtv: Live footage of Hurricane Irma destroying the MahoBeachCam.com camera located at AAA Rent-A-Car in St Maarten. We will rebuild!
LaunchCNBC: “With the nation’s fastest-growing economy and an all-star business roster of household names and up-and-comers, Washington — the Evergreen State — soars above the competition as America’s Top State for Business in 2017.”
LaunchSinclair Broadcast Group is the largest owner of local TV stations in the country. That’s alarming considering that they often inject political views into local news.
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