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Kimmel: Are Kids ‘Sophisticated Enough’ to Understand Gay Marriage?
Can kids explain gay marriage? Late night host Jimmy Kimmel set to find that out -- with a generous laugh track included.
For Jimmy Kimmel Live June 29, the host began by stating the difficulty parents faced in explaining what gay marriage is to their kids. “One of the common arguments you hear is ‘How do I explain this to my kids?’” he stated. “And it’s a good question. At the very least, it’s…
June 30th, 2015 12:56 PM
NY Times: Crises Like Greece Persist' Despite Trillions 'Spent'
The current headline at a June 29 New York Times story by Peter Eavis, also appearing on the front page of today's print edition, is "Loads of Debt: A Global Ailment With Few Cures."
But the last portion of the story's web address is "... trillions-spent-but-crises-like-greeces-persist.html." That's because the original headline, the one used at the Times's Twitter account — was "Trillions Spent…
June 30th, 2015 11:47 AM
Christie Launches and ABC Hypes His Unpopularity, Forgets Clearing
ABC's Good Morning America on Tuesday used Chris Christie's presidential announcement as an opportunity to remind viewers just how unpopular the Republican looks. Yet, co-anchor George Stephanopoulos and guest Matt Dowd ignored the fact that Christie was ultimately cleared for Bridgegate, the main reason for his faltering polling. CBS and NBC mentioned the scandal, but not the clearing of the…
June 30th, 2015 11:44 AM
CBS This Morning Hypes Christie’s Negatives Ahead of 2016 Launch
During a discussion with Bloomberg Politics’ John Heilemann on Tuesday, CBS This Morning played up how Chris Christie is damaged goods ahead of his 2016 presidential announcement. In introducing the segment, co-host Norah O’Donnell made sure to point out that “[n]ational polls show Christie’s support is in single digits. Only 30 percent of voters in his home state approve of Christie’s…
June 30th, 2015 11:43 AM
ABC/Univision Network Editor: Tax 'Fanatical,' 'Bigoted' Churches
On Monday, Fusion senior editor Felix Salmon echoed New York Times writer Mark Oppenheimer's call for the end of the tax exemption of religious institutions, but took it one step further: he called for the specific targeting of churches that "remain steadfastly bigoted on the subject" of same-sex "marriage." Salmon contended on Fusion.net that "if your organization does not support the right of…
June 30th, 2015 11:39 AM
Jeff Gordon Condemns Confederate Flag; Opts for Rainbow Car
NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon unveiled the new paint scheme for his car on CBS’s This Morning. What did he change it to? (Hint: take a look at the White House or your Facebook newsfeed) Yup, you guessed it! A rainbow.
June 30th, 2015 11:22 AM
Clarence Page: Gay Marriage Leading to Polygamy a 'Legitimate' Concern
Something you'll seldom see if the left's jingoistic victory dance over the Supreme Court ruling on gay marriage is any indication -- supporters of same-sex marriage acknowledging that opponents express valid criticism that can't be ignored.
A seldom-seen example of this was on display during The McLaughlin Group over the weekend as expressed by Chicago Tribune columnist Clarence Page.
June 30th, 2015 11:06 AM
Salon: Hollywood ‘Gutless Weasels’ are ‘Scared of Gay Characters’
According to Salon, Hollywood’s not gay enough. Although entertainment TV has plenty of gay themes and characters, some are now demanding movies toe the line. “Why can’t movies do as well as TV when it comes to LGBT characters?” Salon’s Scott Timberg lamented on June 29, just three days after the Supreme Court declared marriage (and the 14th Amendment) meaningless. Well, there’s always one more…
June 30th, 2015 10:53 AM
Larry Wilmore: What's the Next Step? A President Who Is 'Gay-Married'?
Liberals have been celebrating since Friday’s Supreme Court decision legalizing gay marriage with late-night comedy hosts particularly exuberant about the ruling. Comedy Central’s Larry Wilmore was no different. He began his show Monday night by saying, “Let’s get this party started!” while a gay men’s choir decked out in rainbow colors sang behind him. But that wasn’t even the most outrageous…
June 30th, 2015 10:50 AM
CNN's Toobin Makes 'Parallel' Between Interracial and Gay Marriage
On Monday's Anderson Cooper 360, Jeffrey Toobin maintained that the comparison between bans on interracial marriage and gay marriage is “exactly a parallel situation.” After Cooper asked whether officials, in a hypothetical situation, could deny licenses to interracial couples if they had a religious objection, Toobin asserted: “Ted Cruz was asked that exact question today by Savannah Guthrie on…
June 30th, 2015 10:46 AM
ABC, NBC Ignore Downside of Obama’s Wage ‘Boost’ Proposal
On Tuesday, the “Big Three” (ABC, CBS, and NBC) networks all highlighted President Obama’s plan to increase the income threshold for salaried workers who earn overtime pay but only CBS This Morning acknowledged the potential harm such a policy change could have on businesses.
June 30th, 2015 10:19 AM
Crowning Christie as Corrupt: The Media's Rush to Judge NJ Governor
Despite the liberal media's disinterest in pursuing investigations into Barack Obama's scandals, the case of Republican Chris Christie proves the existence of a blatant double standard. The New Jersey Governor, who will announce his presidential bid on Tuesday, endured a media frenzy when the Bridgegate scandal erupted 17 months ago. And, when they're not impugning him as a Nixonian crook,…
June 30th, 2015 9:28 AM
Pope Partners with Anti-Capitalist to Promote Climate Encyclical
Pope Francis’ call to action on climate change with his encyclical, Laudato Si’, has resulted in some strange and “radical” alliances.
The Guardian (UK) reported on June 27 that the Vatican added pro Occupy Wall Street activist Naomi Klein to a growing list of activists for its upcoming environmental conference. Klein is an “ferocious critic of capitalism” and a “secular radical,” according to…
June 30th, 2015 9:26 AM