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Oklahoma’s Horrible New Anti-Abortion Law Would Make Pretty Much All Abortions a Felony

A group of protesters rally for abortion rights with raised fists and signs.
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed into law today a near-total ban on abortions in the state.
News, Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson, Andrew Yang, politics

Andrew Yang’s Bipartisan Message Earns Mockery on Twitter

Andrew Yang speaks to media outside.
Yang wrote, “Lincoln won the presidency on the brand new Republican ticket in 1860 with 39.8% in a four-way race. He took a Democrat, Andrew Johnson as his running mate in 1864.”
TV, Billy Hargrove, Dacre Montgomery, Stranger Things 4

What’s Going on With Billy Hargrove’s Grave in the New ‘Stranger Things’ Trailer?

Billy Hargrove in Stranger Things
Whatever it all means, there's something going on with Billy Hargrove still.
TV, Netflix, Stranger Things 4

‘Stranger Things 4′ Trailer Breakdown: Who Will Be Hawkins’ Demise?

New footage from the Stranger Things 4 trailer
There are so many questions left unanswered in this trailer and it seems like we're going to be in for a wild ride in the upcoming Stranger Things 4 and we can't wait!
Movies, Doctor Strange, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, horror (genre), Marvel Entertainment, the mcu

On a Scale From 1 to BRAAAAINS, How Scary Do We Think ‘Doctor Strange 2’ Is Going to Be?

Zombie Doctor Strange?
Unlike some other Marvel comics, which take their world-building elements more from action, espionage, and science fiction genres, Doctor Strange has always been situated squarely in the realm of the supernatural.
Books, LGBTQ Representation, Middle East and North African, Muslim women, romance novels

6+ Romance Novels Featuring Leads of Middle Eastern & North African Heritage To Fall in Love With

Three books by authors of MENA and/or Arab heritage. Image: Avon Books, Algonquin Young Readers, and Bloomsbury.
The MENA region is very diverse and borders many places...
News, Gilbert Gottfreid, RIP, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: Legendary Comedian Gilbert Gottfried Dead at 67

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 03: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Gilbert Gottfried hosts "Amazing Colossal Show" on Comedy Greats at SiriusXM Studios on February 03, 2020 in New York City.
Gottfried was also beloved for his prolific voice-acting work, most famously as Iago the parrot in Disney's Aladdin.
Movies, Movies & TV, Sonic 2, Sonic 3, Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Now That I’ve Seen ‘Sonic 2’ Here’s Some More Concrete Thoughts on What ‘Sonic 3’ Could Look Like

Sonic powering up
With the way Sonic 2 ended and the post-credit scene that followed, there is a lot of potential for the third film in the growing series.
Podcasts, Batman (character), Batman Unburied, DC Comics, podcast

Everything We Know About the ‘Batman Unburied’ Podcast and Cast

Batman Unburied Podcast
However flooded the market may be, great podcasts still make wading through the mediocre (or just plain bad) ones worthwhile. Enter Batman's new podcast 'Batman Unburied,' to save the day and keep things interesting.
Movies, Netflix, Rebel Wilson, Senior Year

Rebel Wilson Returns to High School in ‘Senior Year’

Rebel Wilson as Stephanie Conway in Senior Year.
There's lots of rich comedic territory to mine here, from the ubiquity of social media to the ways that high school dynamics play out among adults
Big on the Internet, Louis C.K.

Julia Wolov, Louis C.K. Accuser, Rightfully Slams His Grammy Win

Louis CK gestures and frowns, holding a microphone during a comedy set.
Louis C.K. still making money and being fine but being rewarded for his comedy as if nothing happened? That's disgraceful.
Gaming, Asian Representation, Stop Asian Hate, video games

We Need More Asian Characters in Western Fantasy RPGs

The Inquisitor meets Dorian Pavus, one of the very few Asian characters in a western fantasy RPG
The gaming industry has changed immensely over the past decade, and with all the positive strides it's been making, I think it's high time we start involving people like me in the worlds our beloved games take place in.
Movies, clea, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, marvel, the mcu

Will Clea Appear in ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness?’

Doctor Strange 2 Poster
One of the big questions fans are asking is if Clea might show up in 'Doctor Strange 2.' Here's everything we know.
AMP Featured, News, CNN, Fox News, politics, study

Fox News Viewers Were Paid to Switch to CNN for a Month & the Effect Is Encouraging

Protesters rally against Fox News outside the Fox News headquarters
A recent study asked devoted Fox News viewers to switch to CNN for a month to analyze the impact on their "beliefs, attitudes, or priorities."
Big on the Internet, David Mamet, Fox News

David Mamet Unsurprisingly Spews Nonsense About Teachers Being Pedophiles on Fox News

David Mamet talks at no one.
It's horrific and terrifying and people like Mamet pushing this warped narrative is dangerous. It's just not that surprising that he would do something like this.
TV, Netflix, Stranger Things, Stranger Things 4

‘Stranger Things 4’ Trailer Dropped at the End of the Countdown Clock

The face of the Creel Clock from Stranger Things with the words "Netflix" and "Livestream" overlaid.
The trailer brought us into the 80s with a Journeys song, the kids all trying to just find answers to how to save a "cursed" Hawkins, and more.
Movies, Halloween, movie announcement, Spirit Halloween

Did Spirit Halloween Just Pop up in a Movie Theater With a Film Announcement?

Spirit Halloween
A spooky family adventure film has been announced that'll center on Spirit Halloween, the seasonal pop-up Halloween store.
TV, Charmed, Charmed Reboot, The CW

‘Charmed’ Reboot Has Finally Found Its Sisterhood in Season 4

the charmed ones is new and improved storylines
For four seasons the reboot of 'Charmed' has struggled to fully make its mark. The season three exit of Madeleine Mantock gave the show an opportunity to move in a brand new direction, with a new "sister" and a chance to finally move these characters forward. And, as of the most recent episode, they are succeeding.
News, Don't Say Gay bill, Tucker Carlson, violence

Tucker Carlson Now Telling Parents To Inflict Violence on Teachers He Disagrees With

Tucker Carlson makes a stupid confused face next to a graphic reading "your kids, our rules"
Tucker Carlson thinks parents—specifically fathers—should "thrash" teachers who don't comply with "Don't Say Gay" legislation.
Big on the Internet, things we saw today

Things We Saw Today: The ‘Percy Jackson’ Series Casts Leading Character and He’s the Right Age!

we have a new Percy Jackson lead and he's little thank Poseidon
Walker Scobell from Netflix’s The Adam Project has been cast as the titular hero in the Percy Jackson series that will be airing on Disney+.
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