Shorter NYT on Hiring Policy: Do as We Say, Not as We Do

The New York Times loves legislation that restricts employment-at-will, and it loves to increase penalties for employers who don’t hire and promote in ways favored by federal and state regulators (such as advocating legislation that imposes unlimited emotional-distress and punitive damages for alleged discrimination). But it itself appears to flout those very same federal employment laws. 
Hans Bader
April 20th, 2016 5:01 PM

NYT's Chozick Goes Over the Top With Hillary 'Love' After NY Win

Amy Chozick, chief Hillary Clinton follower and supporter at the New York Times, joined in the celebration of Clinton’s solid win in Tuesday’s New York primary on the front page: “Democratic Primary Triumph Is a Story of Love Rekindled.” Chozick went far beyond praise for a successful campaign, molding carpetbagging Clinton into a true blue New Yorker, dancing and playing dominoes all across the…
Clay Waters
April 20th, 2016 3:29 PM

Hot Air Hammers MSNBC for Fibbing About Length of Benghazi Cmte

Hot Air editor Jazz Shaw offered an excellent piece on Tuesday completely debunking the false claim put forth on the Friday edition of MSNBC’s All In from fill-in host Steve Kornacki that the House Select Committee on Benghazi is the “longest running investigation” of its kind. Hoping to use a bogus chart to bolster his fib, Kornacki stood in contrast to even the liberal site Politifact as they…
Curtis Houck
April 20th, 2016 3:12 PM

Female ‘Transparent’ TV Crew Upset About Trans-Friendly Bathrooms

The crew of possibly the most hardcore transgender acceptance TV show has a problem with the set’s new trans-friendly bathrooms, TMZ reports. Bathrooms on the set of Amazon’s “Transparent” were changed to unisex in keeping with the spirit of the show in order to be more inclusive of transgenders, of which there are many on this set. The bathroom sign was altered to feature the universal sign for…
Mairead McArdle
April 20th, 2016 1:56 PM

The Differences Between Rights Versus Wishes

Here is what presidential aspirant Sen. Bernie Sanders said: "I believe that health care is a right of all people." President Barack Obama declared that health care "should be a right for every American." The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: "Every person has a right to adequate health care." President Franklin D. Roosevelt, in his January 1944 message to Congress, called for "the…
Walter E. Williams
April 20th, 2016 1:49 PM

Pro-Life? Zooey Deschanel Talks Motherhood and ‘Growing a Human’

The media shy away from calling an unborn human being a “baby” or “person.” But according to one star, before she gave birth, she “grew a human.” New Girl actress Zooey Deschanel graced the cover of Redbook’s May 2016 issue. Inside, the 36-year-old talked motherhood with freelance writer Jessica Pressler after giving birth to her little girl, Elsie Otter, last year. 
Katie Yoder
April 20th, 2016 1:42 PM

Demonizing Christianity as a Global Menace

Can you believe anyone even organizes a "white privilege" conference these days -- seven years into Barack Obama's presidency? Well, you'd better believe it, and you should also know that at least one of the speakers at this conference is militantly Christophobic.
David Limbaugh
April 20th, 2016 1:41 PM

The Saudis Practice Mafia Tactics

The Mafia, in its heyday, ran lucrative protection rackets. Pay them and your business would be kept safe from "unforeseen" threats. Don’t pay them and your business might go up in smoke with you inside.
Cal Thomas
April 20th, 2016 1:36 PM

Watch as ABC Reporter Is Mistaken for a Hillary Fan By ‘Bernie Bro'

Nightline reporter David Wright on Tuesday was mistaken for a Hillary Clinton supporter by an angry “Bernie bro.” Talking to New Yorkers in Washington Square Park, he was interrupted. Wright related, “We were chatting with one Sanders supporter... then a Bernie bro barreled up, assuming I'm the enemy because I'm wearing a tie.” 
Scott Whitlock
April 20th, 2016 1:10 PM

It’s Over! NBC Tries to End GOP & Dem Races After NY Primary

On Wednesday, NBC’s Today used the outcome of the New York primary to declare the nomination contests on both the Democratic and Republican sides to be over. At the top of the show, co-host Matt Lauer proclaimed: “Decisive victories. Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton walk away with big wins in New York. Both now talking like the general election is set....So have New York values ended the race for…
Kyle Drennen
April 20th, 2016 12:48 PM

NewsBusted: There's a Lot Inmates and Hillary Clinton Have in Common!

Polls show that Hillary Clinton is a polarizing figure.  But love her or hate her, you must admit, she DOES have what it takes to be a model prisoner. - NewsBusted’s Jody Miller
NB Staff
April 20th, 2016 12:41 PM

ABC Knows Hillary Clinton Wants to Run Against This Republican

The day after a big victory in New York, ABC’s Cecilia Vega revealed that Hillary Clinton wants to run against Donald Trump. The Good Morning America journalists on Wednesday lectured Bernie Sanders that it’s time for him to get out. Vega also showed no hesitation when George Stephanopoulos wondered, “Who do you think the Clinton camp, assuming she gets the nomination, really wants to run against…
Scott Whitlock
April 20th, 2016 11:42 AM

Horrified Mika: 'I Don't Think Women Are Going to Flock to Ted Cruz'

Morning Joe regulars know that Mika Brzezinski has made a virtual art form out of her facial expressions and body language. On today's show, Mika put on a particularly demonstrative display of horror while asserting what she sees as Ted Cruz's lack of appeal to women voters. The question on the table had been Donald Trump's surprisingly strong showing among women in yesterday's New York…
Mark Finkelstein
April 20th, 2016 11:30 AM

Melissa Harris-Perry’s Elle Gig Covers Race, Gender

The former MSNBC host obsessed with race and gender issues has found her new niche as Editor-at-Large at Elle.com covering race, gender, politics, fashion, and the “often-overlooked stories of women and girls of color.” Harris-Perry, a professor at Wake Forest University is sure to add her liberal feminist touch to her coverage at Elle, just as she did on her MSNBC show, which she began hosting…
Mairead McArdle
April 20th, 2016 10:59 AM