Tag: Commentary

The question looked opportunistic and exploitative, and the same would apply if Al Franken were president and his press secretary fell into a similar position. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Male reporter asks Sarah Sanders during White House briefing to say whether she’s faced sexual harassment

Emily Jashinsky · December 11, 2017 11:16 pm

Ryan Lizza, for his part, disputes that he has done anything wrong or improper. (CNN/YouTube)

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Stuff happens: Another journalist out the door over allegations of sexual misconduct

Becket Adams · December 11, 2017 10:46 pm

Illinois middle school parent Kelly Masterton complained online when she discovered her eighth-grade son had drawn swastikas in a cartoon for a homework assignment. (screenshot)

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Loser parent stops kids from seeing swastikas in middle school

Tom Rogan · December 11, 2017 10:45 pm

Considering the significant impact employment has on reducing recidivism rates, policymakers should be making it less difficult for formerly incarcerated individuals and those with criminal records to find work. (iStock by Getty Images)

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The biggest discriminators against ex-offenders? State governments

Christian Barnard, Jared Meyer · December 11, 2017 10:33 pm

The National Biodiesel Board announced Monday that Kurt Kovarik, a legislative director for Iowa Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley, will join the group in the new year as vice president of federal affairs. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

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Revolving Door: Chuck Grassley aide cashes out to ethanol lobby after mandate win

Philip Wegmann · December 11, 2017 10:08 pm

It's a very poor, but quite stable, country. (AP Photo/A.M. Ahad)

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Condemn the New York attacker, but respect Bangladesh

Tom Rogan · December 11, 2017 9:38 pm

Questions are swirling over social media about Keaton Jones, a young Tennessee boy who was filmed by his mother describing how he was bullied. (Image courtesy screenshot)

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You all need to chill on Keaton Jones and his family

Siraj Hashmi · December 11, 2017 9:28 pm

Minnesota Public Radio has taken efforts to clear much of their web presence of Garrison Keillor's name and broadcasts. (AP Photo/Jeff Baenen)

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Erasing an errant artist’s work from public view

Michael Barone · December 11, 2017 9:07 pm

The pro- and anti-Roy Moore camps are sharply divided. Many believe there is still sufficient question surrounding the controversy to render Moore unfit for office, while others are staunch supporters and believe he is innocent until proven guilty. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

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Can the Senate expel or exclude Roy Moore if he wins?

Jenna Ellis · December 11, 2017 8:52 pm

The Department of Veterans Affairs is supposed to help our veterans -- not put them in harm's way. The VA should once again be embarrassed for their mistreatment of our nation's veterans. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

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The VA is knowingly putting veterans in the hands of dubious doctors

Jacy Gomez · December 11, 2017 8:49 pm

But millennials aren't committed and principled socialists, so much as they have unrealistic views on what governments should do and are actually capable of doing. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

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Millennials open to socialism are not living in the real world

Jerrod Laber · December 11, 2017 8:24 pm

Megyn Kelly has stated, on more than one occasion, that women should be able to wear whatever they want and experience no ramifications for their choice. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP)

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Don’t dress provocatively if you want to be viewed as a professional

Suzanne Venker · December 11, 2017 8:23 pm