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News, donald trump, impeachment

Donald Trump & Other Republicans Suddenly Don’t Want Those Public Impeachment Hearings They’ve Been Demanding for Weeks

Donald Trump talks to reporters
This was never about a fight for access. It was always just a pointless temper tantrum because that's the only tactic these people have left.
TV, The Magicians

The Magicians Season Five Teaser: Grief, Quests and …Endgame?

julia in season five of the magicians screen shot of trailer
Syfy debuted the rrailer for the fifth season of The Magicians, and it looks like grief will be at the forefront.
TV, GLAAD, LGBTQ Representation, trans representation

GLAAD’s Annual “Where We Are In TV” Report Has Good News For LGBTQ Representation

GLAAD's annual deep dive into where television stands on representation is a road map of where things are going well and the many places where things can improve.
Comics, comics, Comixology

Preview: Forgotten Home #2 by Erica Schultz and Artist Marika Cresta

Forgotten (1).Home.2 COVER
Forgotten Home is a new comiXology Originals 8-issue  comic book series written by Erica Schultz and artist Marika Cresta dealing with the complex relationship between a woman torn between two worlds.
TV, Hasan Minhaj, Netflix, Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj

Netflix Defends Pulling Patriot Act Episode in Saudi Arabia: “We’re Not in the Truth to Power Business”

Hasan Minhaj in Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj (2018)
When someone tells you who they are, believe them. On an episode of The Patriot Act, comedian Hasan Minhaj talked about Saudi Arabia and was critical of its Royal Family. As a result, the Crown Prince wrote to Netflix to have the episode taken down in the country—and Netflix complied.
Big on the Internet, Jeff Goldblum, Woody Allen

Ugh Jeff Goldblum Is Just Digging His Own Metaphorical Grave Talking About Woody Allen

Jeff Goldblum in Thor: Ragnarok
It seems like there's a storm coming, and I think Jeff Goldblum knows that, and we're all going to have to take a look at whatever information emerges.
TV, A League of Their Own, Abbi Jacobson, D'Arcy Carden

D’Arcy Carden May Join the League of Their Own Series and We Are Hyped

D'arcy carden at Comic Con
We're still coping with the impending end of The Good Place, so having a new project for our favorite not-a-girl is consolation.
News, abortion, contributors, week in reproductive justice

Tuesday’s Elections Showed Reproductive Rights Are a Winning Issue

Many have been quick to connect the dots on what key Democratic, state-level wins say about Trump’s favorability and public attitudes about impeachment in key states, but the most high-profile victories by Democrats are all inextricably linked to reproductive rights, too.
Big on the Internet, 2020 Presidential election, Bill Gates, Elizabeth Warren

Billionaires Keep (Sometimes Literally) Crying Over the Idea of Elizabeth Warren as President

Elizabeth Warren clapping at a rally for striking teachers.
Now Bill Gates has added his voice to the wealth chorus complaining about how the mean lady wants to take all their money.
Movies, Avengers: Endgame, Oscars, Robert Downey Jr.

Things We Saw Today: Marvel Has Their Oscar Candidates Ready and Our Favorite Heroes Are Taking Supporting Actor/Actress Dibs

the gang is all here for avengers: endgame.
While I think a great many of these actors (who are extremely talented and bring these characters to life flawlessly) will be dismissed, I do think a lot of them have done great, award-worthy work, particularly Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr.
Big on the Internet, Brie Larson

Brie Larson Wanted to Be Indiana Jones and Ate a Bug

Brie Larson
Brie Larson wanting to be Indiana Jones when she was a kid? Relatable. Brie Larson eating a bug? Not so much.
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