Joaquin Phoenix in Joker. | Niko Tavernise / Courtesy of TIFF DC is probably getting more “edgy” origin stories from Phillips. The waves of controversy and debate surrounding Todd Phillips’s Joker may not die any time soon. The supervillain origin movie thumbed its nose at critics when it scored a record-breaking opening weekend at theContinue reading “Joker director Todd Phillips wants to do a sequel — and more DC origin stories”
Category Archives: Uncategorized
Trump before Sondland’s testimony: “He’s a great American.” Trump after: “This is not a man I know well.”
President Trump reads from his notes as he talks to reporters on the South Lawn of the White House on November 20, 2019. | Joshua Lott/AFP/Getty Images Sondland, who gave $1 million to Trump’s campaign, just got the “coffee boy” treatment. Last month, President Donald Trump described Gordon Sondland, the US ambassador to the EuropeanContinue reading “Trump before Sondland’s testimony: “He’s a great American.” Trump after: “This is not a man I know well.””
Researchers, policymakers outline new framework for opioid use disorder treatment
Every day, more than 100 Americans lose their lives to the opioid crisis, and researchers from across the nation are racing to find solutions. One of the latest strategies—a cascade of care model for the State of Rhode Island—was developed collaboratively by a diverse group of stakeholders, including experts from Brown University, state agency leadersContinue reading “Researchers, policymakers outline new framework for opioid use disorder treatment”
Trump didn’t want an investigation into Biden. He wanted a political show.
Gordon Sondland, US ambassador to the European Union, arrives to testify before the House Intelligence Committee, on November 20, 2019. | Caroline Brehman/CQ-Roll Call/Getty Images Sondland’s most quietly damning statement: A real investigation by Ukraine was not the goal. Ambassador Gordon Sondland’s Wednesday House testimony was full of revelations. One of them is that PresidentContinue reading “Trump didn’t want an investigation into Biden. He wanted a political show.”
2020 Democrats call for investigation into NBC sexual misconduct allegations ahead of debate
The Democratic primary debate, hosted by NBC News, was held at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami, Florida, on June 27, 2019. | Wilfredo Lee/AP Sexual violence hasn’t been central to any of the debates so far. Sexual misconduct hasn’t been a major issue in the Democratic debates so far thisContinue reading “2020 Democrats call for investigation into NBC sexual misconduct allegations ahead of debate”
Wayne Messam, who called on Americans to #BeGreat, suspends his presidential bid
Wayne Messam at the 2019 South Carolina Democratic Party State Convention. | Sean Rayford/Getty Images Citing poor polling and his difficulty breaking through with voters, Messam said he is suspending his campaign. Wayne Messam, the mayor of Miramar, Florida and an early — but almost entirely overlooked — entrant into the 2020 Democratic presidential race,Continue reading “Wayne Messam, who called on Americans to #BeGreat, suspends his presidential bid”
Gordon Sondland’s opening testimony is the ballgame
Gordon Sondland, the U.S ambassador to the European Union, testifies before the House Intelligence Committee, on November 20, 2019. | Win McNamee/Getty Images A witness who was supposed to be good for Trump has damned him. The opening statement from Gordon Sondland, US ambassador to the European Union, is one of the two most damningContinue reading “Gordon Sondland’s opening testimony is the ballgame”
Sondland’s testimony shows Mike Pompeo was far more central on Ukraine than we knew
US Ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondland arrives to testify before the House Intelligence Committee, on Nov. 20, 2019. | Andrew Harnik/AP Sondland’s testimony was devastating for the secretary of state. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was more centrally involved in the Ukraine scheme than originally known — confirming the plan to pressure UkraineContinue reading “Sondland’s testimony shows Mike Pompeo was far more central on Ukraine than we knew”
Lizzo, Billie Eilish, and Lil Nas X lead the 2020 Grammy nominees
Ariana Grande, Bon Iver, and Lana Del Rey round out the pack. For some music aficionados, the Grammy Awards are the most important event of the year. Good news for them: The road to January 26, 2020, and the 62nd rendition of the annual ceremony has begun as the nominees have officially been announced. LeadingContinue reading “Lizzo, Billie Eilish, and Lil Nas X lead the 2020 Grammy nominees”
A guide to how 2020 Democrats plan to fight climate change
Most of the remaining 2020 Democratic presidential contenders have put out comprehensive visions to combat climate change. | Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Tactics include taxing carbon, prosecuting polluters, space mirrors, and trillions of dollars in investment. The field of Democratic 2020 presidential contenders has narrowed, but there will still be 10 on stage Wednesday night forContinue reading “A guide to how 2020 Democrats plan to fight climate change”
Tim Alexander Dollery 