Opinion

“The updated editor’s note that tops the op-ed attached here is our response to your query,” Newsweek spokesman Ken Frydman texted The Daily Beast. “Please note that both editor’s notes were written by Nancy Cooper and signed by Josh Hammer. Not the other way around, as you suggested. Also, Josh Hammer denies having Steve Bannon’s contact information.” … [Read more...] about It Took Newsweek Three Days and a Staff Revolt to Apologize for Kamala Harris Birtherism Op-Ed

We will miss his signature phrases, beginning with Issue One, and ending with Bye-Bye. And we will miss the man, who was always a blast to be around. John was an original, and while there are many imitators, he will never be overtaken. He got there first, and he created something that in its own way is as iconic as The Honeymooners with Jackie Gleason, a comparison I know John would love. … [Read more...] about Saying Goodbye to John McLaughlin, TV’s Original Tough Political Talker

This is something that my producing partner, Michelle Purple, and me have been working on for about six years now. It’s so funny how things get written up. It hasn’t even been shot yet. But it’s a huge passion project for me, and yes, Justin said that he wants to do the music—but we haven’t even shot it yet. If the movie becomes the piece that we all think and hope it will be, and I think it’s worthy of it, I’ll ask Justin if he will do that, but we have to shoot this thing first. It’s very challenging to get this tiny films made. We’re gonna make it this year! That’s my New Year’s resolution. … [Read more...] about Jessica Biel on ‘The Truth About Emanuel,’ Motherhood, Justin Timberlake, and More

While Silverstein acknowledged there were many problems brought on by the increase in tent encampments since the pandemic began in March, the petition HVNA had discussed creating involved a more humanitarian approach to moving homeless residents. The association’s petition listed three proposed safe sleeping sites and demanded that those sites include essentials like bathrooms, meals and security. The association is still collecting signatures on its website, as is the tent-free petition. … [Read more...] about Hayes Valley merchants allege they were tricked into signing tent-free petition

“The international community was aware of the nature of Lukashenko’s regime, probably since the time Lukashenko came to power. And he has remained in power for so long, because the pressure on him to guarantee certain civil and human rights throughout Belarus from the international community was decidedly insufficient,” she said. … [Read more...] about In Belarus, Journalists Beaten and Detained, Internet Cut