Jay Inslee released a sweeping $9 trillion economic plan Thursday to create 8 million jobs, revitalize the labor movement and rapidly cut planet-warming gases, propelling the Washington governor far out ahead on the Green New Deal at least nine of his rival 2020 presidential candidates vowed to enact. The 38-page Evergreen Economy Plan promises at…
It Looks Like Hollywood Is Fine With Mel Gibson’s Comeback
Hollywood seems to have fully embraced Mel Gibson’s comeback, despite his infamous anti-Semitic rant following a 2006 DUI arrest, domestic violence against his then-girlfriend, and history of racist, homophobic and sexist comments. The actor is set to star opposite Shia LaBeouf ― no stranger to controversy himself ― in a new movie, “Rothchild,” which will…
NRA Board Members Say New President Lied About Disclosing Financial Troubles
The National Rifle Association continues to implode amidst accusations of financial mismanagement by its highest-ranking officials. Now two board members are speaking out against the gun rights group. Recent statements by newly elected NRA President Carolyn Meadows “are outright lies,” NRA board member Allen West said in a statement on Tuesday. West, a former Republican congressman from Florida,…
Elizabeth Warren Says No To Fox News Town Hall
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) will not participate in a town hall on Fox News, saying Tuesday that she turned down an invite to go on the conservative network. “Fox News is a hate-for-profit racket that gives a megaphone to racists and conspiracists ― it’s designed to turn us against each other, risking life & death…
Carnival Worker Charged With Murder Of Three Missing Women
A traveling carnival worker is facing murder charges in Virginia after being accused of killing two women and a teenager and then disposing of their bodies. James Michael Wright, 23, is charged with three counts of capital murder after authorities say he confessed to carrying out the killings over three weeks at his home in…
The ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Crew Went Bonkers Posting Behind-The-Scene Videos And Pics
It seems that after working for so long in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, many of the stars from “Avengers: Endgame” have become a bit like their superhero characters. Or at least that’s what a bunch of behind-the-scenes photos and videos the cast and crew released this week — thanks to a spoiler ban being lifted…
Jameela Jamil Slams Georgia Abortion Ban, Reveals She’s Had Abortion Herself
Jameela Jamil is speaking out against Georgia’s anti-abortion law that Gov. Brian Kemp (R) signed earlier this month. In a series of tweets, the “Good Place” actress said the ban is “upsetting, inhumane, and blatantly demonstrative of a hatred of women, a disregard for our rights, bodies, mental health, and essentially a punishment for rape…
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Delays Hollywood Film Trip Amid Backlash To Anti-Abortion Bill
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) is postponing an upcoming trip to Los Angeles, as leaders in the film industry and beyond are protesting an anti-abortion bill he recently signed. Kemp had been planning to go to Hollywood next week for an annual event called “Georgia Night in LA,” originally set for May 22, to promote…
‘Game Of Thrones’ Built Up Its Female Characters Just To Watch Them Fall
Bells continuously chime as Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke), sitting atop her fire-breathing dragon Drogon, stares out at King’s Landing. She’s enraged, having recently watched Queen Cersei Lannister (Lena Headey) order the execution of her best friend, Missandei (Nathalie Emmanuel), shortly after her dragon-child Rhaegal was speared to death. Before facing those losses, Dany fought the army of…
The Men Behind Ava DuVernay’s ‘When They See Us’ Describe ‘Indelible Scar’ Of False Conviction
Click:Plastic bag machine The five men who inspired Ava DuVernay’s forthcoming Netflix series “When They See Us” joined the director on “NBC Nightly News” with Lester Holt to share what it was like seeing the project come to fruition. Korey Wise, Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Yusef Salaam and Raymond Santana were exonerated in 2002 after DNA evidence and…