Media - Page 25

March 21

Massachusetts mayor wants nation to see positive impact of cash handouts as city tackles poverty

Uplift Salem gave 100 residents $500 monthly for one year, backed by $685,000 in private funds. Mayor Pangallo claims a Salem State University study shows broad benefits.

March 21

Former Clinton aide Paul Begala warns Democratic Party has become a ‘faculty lounge’ of intellectual elitism

Democratic strategist Paul Begala says his party has become a "faculty lounge," criticizing elitism and sanitized language like calling prisoners "justice involved."

March 21

Iranian student warns 'barbaric' regime is taking nation 'hostage,' executing civilians to end unrest

Iranian activist Mooné Rahimi claimed the regime is using executions and arrests as fear tactics, holding the nation "hostage" as global tensions rise.

March 21

Oscars 'didn't care' enough about ICE, Iran politics, Hollywood Reporter laments

Hollywood Reporter's Steven Zeitchik accused celebrities of not caring enough to bring up more political issues during the Academy Awards Sunday night.

March 21

Afroman 'surprised' by reaction to his major free speech victory after jury verdict

Afroman said he was surprised by the reaction to his First Amendment case after an Ohio jury sided with him over songs mocking a 2022 police raid on his home.

March 21

Maher was amused by Trump’s Pearl Harbor joke to Japanese leader, says ‘if Shane Gillis said it, you’d laugh’

Bill Maher defended Trump's Pearl Harbor joke to Japan's PM Takaichi, saying it wasn't appropriate but was funny, while criticizing the president's handling of Iran conflict.

March 21

University leader admits schools are 'not a political party' in warning to elite campuses

Vanderbilt chancellor warns elite universities risk failure by prioritizing political activism over education mission amid Trump administration scrutiny.

March 21

Hollywood outlet slammed for saying Chuck Norris' politics, 'cop-aganda' overshadowed his legacy

Variety is facing backlash after publishing a piece arguing Chuck Norris' film legacy is overshadowed by politics, drawing condemnation from top Republicans.

March 21

'Love Story' executive producer says show struggled to cast JFK Jr due to lack of 'old school masculinity'

FX's "Love Story" creators struggled to find actors with old-school masculinity to portray John F. Kennedy Jr., to the point a producer said it nearly shut down the show.

March 21

Director of new Colleen Hoover film draws line on on-set drama

“Reminders of Him" director Vanessa Caswill says she prioritizes a supportive, drama-free set after the Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni fallout overshadowed another Colleen Hoover film.