Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets across the country this weekend to mark the first anniversary of last year’s historic Women’s March protesting President Trump’s inauguration. As Democracy Now! broadcast from the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, protesters braved freezing temperatures and a snowstorm to take part in a Respect Rally. We feature the voices of longtime women’s rights attorney Gloria Allred and actress Jane Fonda, and speak with actress Tessa Thompson, who played the superhero Valkyrie in the film “Thor,” Samantha “Sam” White in “Dear White People” and Diane Nash in “Selma.” https://www.democracynow.org/2018/1/22/the_year_of_our_awakening_global[with embedded video, and transcript]
Amy Goodman Questions Ruth Bader Ginsburg About #MeToo Movement at Sundance Film Festival
Published on Jan 22, 2018 by Democracy Now!
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was at Sundance for the premiere of the new documentary ”RGB” and spoke to Amy Goodman about the her thoughts on the #MeToo movement and the Women’s March. When Ginsburg argued before the Supreme Court the first time in 1972, she quoted Sarah Grimke, the noted abolitionist and advocate of equal rights for men and women, who said, “I ask no favor for my sex. All I ask of our brethren is that they take their feet off our necks.” Goodman asked if this demand still stands. https://www.democracynow.org/2018/1/22/amy_goodman_questions_ruth_bader_ginsburg[with embedded video, and transcript]
“RBG”: New Documentary Celebrates Life of Groundbreaking Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Published on Jan 22, 2018 by Democracy Now!
One of the most talked-about documentaries at this year’s Sundance Film Festival looks at the groundbreaking life of the nearly 85-year-old Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. 2018 marks her 25th year on the court, and she has no plans to retire. Ginsburg first gained fame in the 1970s when she co-founded the Women’s Rights Project at the American Civil Liberties Union, where she argued six gender discrimination cases before the Supreme Court. In recent years, Ginsburg’s public profile has soared as the court has swerved to the right. Ginsburg often now finds herself on the dissenting side of opinions. We feature excerpts from the new film and speak with its directors, Julie Cohen and Betsy West. https://www.democracynow.org/2018/1/22/rbg_new_documentary_celebrates_life_of[with embedded video, and transcript]
Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor: What We Can Learn From the Black Feminists of the Combahee River Collective
Published on Jan 22, 2018 by Democracy Now!
We continue our interview with Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor about the new collection of essays she edited that, titled How We Get Free: Black Feminism and the Combahee River Collective. Taylor is an assistant professor of African American studies at Princeton University and the author of From #BlackLivesMatter to Black Liberation. https://www.democracynow.org/2018/1/22/keeanga_yamahtta_taylor_what_we_can[with embedded video, and transcript]
Full Broadcast 22Jan18 Real News with David Knight
A day after FISA was reauthorized despite abuse, “The Memo” was released on the House floor. The timing and the impotent handwringing of #ReleaseTheMemo” are suspicious. And, will the GOP cave on illegal immigration to stop the Schumer “crisis” of paid vacations? Will they enact “Work Control” on American citizens?
[from Alex Jones and his merry band of batshit bullshitters]
Looking at a video response by The Roaming Catholic, who thinks that monasticism and the passing on of knowledge by ancient Christian monks can't be done by secular means or be replaced by secular means.
I think he may have misunderstood the question, but I'll answer it anyway.
Monday, Jan. 22nd 2018[, with Jack Posobiec hosting the fourth hour]: Communist China Works with Dems to Extend Gov Shutdown - The Schumer Shutdown blame game continues, as Democrats insist they're not responsible, while the Chinese government mocks President Trump. And European countries move to censor conservative political speech on the web and social media. And a Haiti PR stunt from late night comic Conan O'Brien also fails spectacularly. Film director Joel Gilbert discusses his latest project, "Trump: The Art of the Insult," breaking down how Trump used his marketing genius to capture the hearts of middle America.
In the season two premiere, Jamali spends time with hate preacher Ruben Israel and his fundamentalist disciples as they attempt to disrupt the New Orleans "Southern Decadence" festival.
Genome researcher Dr. Robert Carter of Creation Ministries International joins Eric Hovind and Marianne Pike on the Creation Today show. They delve into the subject of genetic entropy, explaining how mutations occurring in our genetic information provide an irrefutable defense against evolutionism! Or does it?
I am pleased that Democrats in Congress have come to their senses and are now willing to fund our great military, border patrol, first responders, and insurance for vulnerable children. As I have always said, once the Government is funded, my Administration will work toward solving the problem of very unfair illegal immigration. We will make a long-term deal on immigration if, and only if, it is good for our country.
The Shed at Dulwich was the number one rated restaurant in London, with foodies, celebrities and bloggers trying to get a table. The main obstacle for them, however, was that it didn't exist. Over the course of 8 months VICE's Oobah Butler used an assault of fake reviews to get his 'restaurant' to the hallowed top spot on TripAdvisor.
With his phone perpetually ringing, PR agencies begging to represent it and TV crews pitching shows, Oobah decided he had no choice but to open its doors for one night only. Here is Oobah's journey into a false reality that captured the world's attention.
Is Stephen Miller “poisoning” Trump’s thoughts on immigration deal?
The Beat with Ari Melber 1/22/18
As government reopens, Trump adviser Stephen Miller is under attack from republicans, democrats and independents. Sen. Graham warns Miller will ensure “We’re going nowhere” on DACA.
This federal complaint could bring Stormy Daniels and Trump to court
The Beat with Ari Melber 1/22/18
A federal watchdog group filed two complaints against the Trump campaign over reported payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels arranged by Trump lawyer Michael Cohen.
Watch Reagan, Bush and Bush demolish Trump on DACA
The Beat with Ari Melber 1/22/18
Ari Melber’s special report on how Trump’s wobbling on DACA breaks with past GOP Presidents and reveals how the self-described “deal maker” struggles to make a DACA decision.
Today marks the 45th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court ruling that legalized abortion in 1973. But almost 50 years later, access to abortion has become increasingly difficult for the more than half of American women who live in states that don’t support it.
The recent surge in abortion restrictions can largely be attributed to the non-profit organization, Americans United for Life. The AUL calls itself the legal arm of the pro-life movement, and for good reason. Today marks the release of the 13th edition of their “Defending Life” playbook — a collection of pre-written anti-abortion laws the group will give to state legislators. Since 2011, the AUL has been responsible for about a hundred pro-life bills that are now law.
VICE News sat down with Catherine Glenn Foster, AUL president and CEO, to talk about why the group has had so much success over the last decade.
Richard Painter on Stormy Daniels: "The whole thing's disgusting"
All In with Chris Hayes 1/20/18
Former Chief White House Ethics Lawyer Richard Painter reacts to the news that Donald Trump's laywer arranged for a $130,000 payment to the porn star who Trump had an affair with.
The shocking truth about Luke Skywalker's relationship with Ben Solo (a.k.a. Kylo Ren) is finally REVEALED! Admiral Ackbar is here with the latest scandals from the Star Wars universe and none of your heroes are safe.
'When people are content they don't organize,' says Women's March organizer Linda Sarsour, noting anger across the country with the Trump administration.
Rachel Maddow reports on the end of the three-day shutdown of the government with a tentative deal for DACA recipients, a six-year extension of Children's Health Insurance, but not clear reason why a shutdown was necessary for those to happen.
Rachel Maddow reports on the the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ordering the state to correct the bias in its gerrymandered voting map, a fix that is likely to win Democrats several new seats in 2018.
Rachel Maddow reports on the significance of a change in the sentencing date for Trump aide turned FBI informant George Papadopoulos, and shares news that his fiance thinks he'll be the John Dean of the Trump Russia investigation.
Benjamin Wittes, MSNBC legal analyst, talks with Rachel Maddow about a new Axios report that FBI Director Wray stood up to pressure from A.G. Sessions to fire Deputy Director McCabe and threatened to quit over the matter.
Rachel Maddow looks at a new report in the New Yorker about U.S. intelligence concerns that Jared Kushner tried to mix personal business with U.S. China policy and made himself vulnerable to manipulation as a result.
Evan Osnos, staff writer for the New Yorker, talks with Rachel Maddow about Jared Kushner's relationship with China and Kushner peculiar inability to attain a security clearance a year into the administration in which he is serving.
Rachel Maddow reports on a plan by Republicans to use their access to intelligence materials to write a memo that smears the FBI in order to undercut American intelligence and law enforcement as it investigates Donald Trump.
Lawrence: With 'I object,' McConnell owns shutdown's worst harms
The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell 1/22/18
Lawrence O'Donnell explains how Democrats, specifically Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill, outsmarted Mitch McConnell and forced the GOP to take full ownership of the shutdown's most harmful effects.
Investigation demanded into Trump's alleged porn star payment
The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell 1/22/18
Non-partisan watchdog group Common Cause says the reported $130,000 payment made to Stormy Daniels to keep her quiet about an alleged affair with Trump likely violated campaign finance laws. Common Cause attorney Paul S. Ryan & David Frum join Lawrence O'Donnell.
Cecile Richards: Women's Marches encourage women to vote, run
The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell 1/22/18
Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards attended the NYC Women's March on Saturday and headlined the 'Power to the Polls' rally in Las Vegas on Sunday. She and Lawrence O'Donnell discuss how women are leading the way for Democrats to win in the midterm elections.
Rpt: Trump & Sessions pushed FBI's Wray to fire his deputy
The 11th Hour with Brian Williams 1/23/18
Axios reporter Jonathan Swan is reporting that FBI Director Christopher Wray nearly quit after he was pressured by Trump & Jeff Sessions to fire FBI Dep. Director Andrew McCabe. Our panel reacts to the report.
Who sets Trump's immigration policy? Him... or his staff?
The 11th Hour with Brian Williams 1/23/18
New reporting suggests Trump Chief of Staff John Kelly & Trump aide Stephen Miller could be behind the White House's hard-line immigration stance that played into the recent government shutdown.
WAPO: WH staff sought to contain Trump during shutdown
The 11th Hour with Brian Williams 1/23/18
Why was Pres. Trump virtually nowhere to be seen or heard before & during the government shutdown? New reporting has some answers. GOP strategist Steve Schmidt reacts.
Congress shuts down the government for a weekend after failing to renegotiate DACA, forcing President Trump to "work" through his one-year anniversary party.
As the federal government recovers from a brief shutdown, Jordan assures his fellow freethinkers that the Trump administration is working hard to dismantle it again.
Seth takes a closer look at how the one-year anniversary of the president's inauguration was marked by nationwide protests and a government shutdown that ended today despite Trump doing as little as possible to resolve it.
Opinion // Mike Pence Just Confirmed America's Exit From the Mideast Peace Process When Pence says: 'We stand with Israel. Your cause is our cause, your fight is our fight', it's clear America is only interested in offering Israel blind political support and abandoning the Palestinians. Real peace must now mean circumventing the U.S. administration https://www.haaretz.com/opinion/pence-confirms-america-s-exit-from-the-peace-process-1.5751151
Brother of NASA Astronaut Blames Racism For Her Removal From ISS Mission NASA’s Jeanette Epps was on track to become the first African-American International Space Station (ISS) crew member. However, on Thursday the space agency announced it was rearranging their scheduled line-ups and Epps would be replaced by Serena Auñón-Chancellor for the June mission. http://www.newsweek.com/nasa-astronaut-african-american-iss-removal-786358
Trump's being slammed for this photo of his desk — here are past presidents' desks for comparison US President Donald Trump was lambasted on social media after a photo in a White House handout showed him working during the government shutdown. Online commenters pointed to Trump's stiff posture and empty desk. Trump's desk has previously been busier, but his workspace lacks the family photos that previous presidents often showcased. http://www.businessinsider.com/trump-desk-photo-past-presidents-desks-2018-1
Rupert Murdoch: Facebook should pay for news Media mogul Rupert Murdoch said Facebook should pay fees to publishers if it is committed to supporting accurate news. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-42783742
Stephen Miller is crucially important to the immigration debate -- or maybe not "The only person I am aware of with veto power in this country is the President," Sanders said Monday There's debate inside and outside the White House on the size of Miller's role https://www.cnn.com/2018/01/22/politics/stephen-miller-immigration-role/
People keep blaming one person in the White House for killing deals to end the shutdown Some are blaming "President" Stephen Miller for an inability to reach a deal to end the government shutdown. Miller, an immigration hawk, has come under fire from both Republicans and Democrats. http://www.businessinsider.com/stephen-miller-government-shutdown-deals-blame-2018-1
Jared Kushner Is China’s Trump Card - Maddow 1-22-18 How the President’s son-in-law, despite his inexperience in diplomacy, became Beijing’s primary point of interest. This article appears in the print edition of the January 29, 2018, issue, with the headline “Soft Target.” https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/01/29/jared-kushner-is-chinas-trump-card
Groundbreaking medical marijuana case lets little girl go back to school An emergency order allowed an 11-year-old who uses medical marijuana to go back to school The ruling only applies to the little girl, but a future hearing may expand permissions https://www.cnn.com/2018/01/22/health/medical-marijuana-school-illinois/index.html
Phone-addicted teens really ARE miserable: Scientists warn young people should limit their screen time to just two hours a day to boost happiness Young people who spend a lot of time on their smartphones are unhappier Scientists suggest teenagers spend more time exercising and seeing friends Children can boost happiness by spending less than two hours a day on screens Experts say screen time drives unhappiness rather than the other way around http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-5297679/Smartphones-creating-generation-unhappy-children.html