Lady Journos: New Site Aims To Address The Byline Gender Gap
On Monday, Friedman started Lady Journos, a project dedicated to aggregating the work of women writers and journalists in one place to once and for all answer the question “Where are all the women writers?” Similar to projects like Longform.org and Longreads.com, Lady Journos is a Tumblr-based site that is dedicated to...
Fox’s Chris Wallace To Sen. Durbin: ‘Are You Going To Change The Filibuster Rule?’
On Fox News Sunday today, Senator Dick Durbin discussed the recent increase in filibustering in the Senate, and the possibility of changing filibuster rules in the new Congress next month. "It's a clear abuse of what was supposed to be a rarely used procedural option," Durbin responded. "We need to put an end to secret...
Media Couple’s New York Times Wedding Announcement Stirs Controversy
Wedding Announcements! Probably not the first thing most people read in the New York Times. But one particular wedding announcement in the Times is turning a lot of heads today -- and catching a lot of snark on Twitter. And here's why: the couple in question were both married with children already when they met,...
Sen. Jon Kyl Is “Skeptical” Of The 9/11 First Responders Bill
On Fox News Sunday today, host Chris Wallace brought up the subject of the 9/11 First Responders bill, which would provide healthcare coverage to those who were first responders at the scene on 9/11. Senator Jon Kyl told Wallace "It's a lot of money, so my early response is that I am skeptical about...
Did CNBC’s Erin Burnett Really Put A Bra On Her Face Live On MSNBC? Yes, She Did
In an unforgettable train wreck segment on MSNBC's Morning Joe, a distracted Erin Burnett, who appears to have just come from a Christmas gift exchange, explains that the gift she received from her CNBC co-host Mark Haines was a bra that doubles as a gas mask. And then she puts the bra on...
Reliable Sources Panel: Is Sarah Palin Warming Up To The “Lamestream” Media?
Today on CNN's Reliable Sources, Howard Kurtz, Katrina Vanden Heuvel, Ramesh Ponnuru and Alex Wagner discussed Sarah Palin's recent openness in talking to reporters beyond Fox News. They discussed the interviews she has recently given to TIME, the New York Times Magazine, Good Morning America, and Barbara Walters.
Dana Milbank: McCain’s DADT Speech “One Part Argument, Four Parts Tantrum”
The Washington Post's Dana Milbank slams Senator John McCain in his column today, honing in on McCain's passionate speech on the floor of the Senate yesterday before the final vote that eventually repealed Don't Ask, Don't Tell. Milbank argues McCain's speech yesterday showed an over-the-top level of rage.
Sen. Mitch McConnell Says He Will Oppose START Treaty
This morning, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced that he will oppose the START Treaty, which has been one of President Obama's top foreign policy priorities. In an interview with CNN's Candy Crowley on State of the Union, he told Crowley: "I've decided that I cannot support the treaty. I think the verification...
Fox News Panel: Will This Be The Week Everything Turned Around For Obama?
This morning on Fox News Sunday, a roundtable of political analysts discussed President Obama and President Clinton's Friday joint press conference on the tax deal -- and contrary to what most are saying, suggested it may have been a good moment for President Obama.
Michael Steele To Announce RNC Re-election Decision On Monday Morning
Politico is reporting that Michael Steele will be making a major announcement on Monday morning about whether or not he will run for re-election as Chairman of the Republican National Committee.
Bloomberg: “No Way, No How” On Running For President In 2012
This morning on Meet The Press, host David Gregory interviewed New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg. Among the many things discussed was Bloomberg's potential presidential aspirations -- but Bloomberg denied having any. When asked if he would run in 2012, Bloomberg responded with a resounding "No way, no how."
