Category: Media

Academia, Media, Politics

“Anathema in the University Mission”: Bari Weiss Canceled at UCLA
Media, Politics, Society

The New Olympics: Candidates Vie for Gold Based Entirely on Style Points In American Politics

As the Winter Olympics reach their climax, a fascinating competition is unfolding in U.S. Democratic politics. From Eric Swalwell to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, candidates are testing the proposition that they can win gold solely on style alone. Continue reading “The New Olympics: Candidates Vie for Gold Based Entirely on Style Points In American Politics” →

Free Speech, International, Media, Politics

No Laughing Matter: John Cleese Declares “I’m Afraid They are Going to Have to Arrest Me.”

In the classic movie comedy, A Fish Called Wanda, John Cleese lamented, “do you have any idea what it’s like being English? Being so correct all the time, being so stifled by this dread of, of doing the wrong thing.” Now 86, Cleese has a more pressing concern about being English: whether his exercise of free speech will make him a criminal in his own country. Continue reading “No Laughing Matter: John Cleese Declares “I’m Afraid They are Going to Have to Arrest Me.”” →

Columns, International, Media, Politics

“You Had Me at Hello”: Newsom and AOC Go to Europe to Pitch High Tax, High Regulation Policies

Below is my column in The Hill on the recent appearance of California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D., N.Y.) in Munich. They found the perfect audience for pledging to reverse many current policies and re-embrace a high-taxation, high-regulation platform. The Europeans were giddy with excitement as they doubled down on policies that have stagnated many of their economies.

Here is the column:

Continue reading ““You Had Me at Hello”: Newsom and AOC Go to Europe to Pitch High Tax, High Regulation Policies” →

Congress, Constitutional Law, Media, Politics, Torts

Ro Khanna and the Impunity of “Wealthy, Powerful Men”

Last year, I wrote a column expressing concerns over the move to release the Epstein files en masse, including grand jury material. The files include a wide range of tangential figures and unsupported allegations common to criminal investigations. Politicians eager to capitalize on the scandal would likely show little concern for the underlying facts in “outing” names and repeating unproven allegations.

That fear was realized this week with the chest-pounding speech of Rep. Ro Khanna (D., Cal.) on the House floor in which he took credit for outing six “wealthy, powerful men” who he suggested were actively shielded by the DOJ from public exposure. After the DOJ unredacted the names at his request, he read them on the floor. It turns out that four have nothing to do with Epstein. Continue reading “Ro Khanna and the Impunity of “Wealthy, Powerful Men”” →

Media, Torts

Alleged Hate Crime Hoax Leads to Major Civil Award . . . Media is Silent

There is a major verdict out of Texas where a mother and an attorney were ordered to pay millions for perpetuating an alleged hate crime hoax that was eagerly spread by the mainstream media. Asher Vann, a minor at the time, was labeled a racist maniac who tortured SeMarion Humphrey, his black classmate, with other classmates. After the jury found that the allegations constituted the intentional infliction of emotional distress, the same media that spread the story remained conspicuously silent. Crickets. Continue reading “Alleged Hate Crime Hoax Leads to Major Civil Award . . . Media is Silent” →

Academia, Constitutional Law, Media, Politics, Society

New York Post Publishes Long Excerpt From “Rage and the Republic”

I am delighted that the New York Post decided this week to run a long excerpt from my new book, “Rage and the Republic: The Unfinished Story of the American Revolution.”

I wanted to share the full excerpt and a clip from the audiobook below. Continue reading “New York Post Publishes Long Excerpt From “Rage and the Republic”” →

Media, Politics

NY Times Columnist Jokes that Vance’s Mother Should Have Sold Him To Feed Her Addiction

In an age of rage, it is often difficult to stand out in the mob as so many pander to the perpetually irate. However, New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie has found a way to win the race to the bottom. In a posting on Bluesky, Bouie mocked the account of the addiction of the mother of Vice President J.D. Vance, saying that she should have sold her son for drugs. Continue reading “NY Times Columnist Jokes that Vance’s Mother Should Have Sold Him To Feed Her Addiction” →

Columns, Media, Politics

Taking a Ride on Newsom’s “Train to Nowhere”: Californians Burn Billions for Political Boondoogle

In the dystopian novel 1984,  George Orwell wrote, “The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” The true meaning of that line was never more clear than watching the truly bizarre photo op of California governor Gavin Newsom heralding the success of the greatest boondoggle in history: his high-speed train to nowhere. Without laying a single yard of track after burning $12 billion, Newsom showed a diesel freight train on a conventional track to create the appearance of a working railroad. Continue reading “Taking a Ride on Newsom’s “Train to Nowhere”: Californians Burn Billions for Political Boondoogle” →

Congress, Criminal law, Media, Society

Police Thwart Alleged Assassination of OMB Director Russell Vought

There is a chilling story out this morning that another assassination attempt may have been averted. This time, the target was not President Donald Trump or a conservative justice but my former student Russell Vought, director of the Office of Management and Budget. Notably, Colin Demarco, 26, referenced the “fascist” mantra being repeated by Democratic politicians, press, and pundits as the reason for his planning to kill Vought.

 

Media, Politics

The Washington Post Hit With Massive Layoffs As Guild Suggests the Need for New Owner

The Washington Post has announced layoffs affecting one-third of its workforce, including most of the sports and foreign news desks. The Washington Post Guild’s response was particularly notable in calling for a new owner who would simply subsidize the newspaper despite its failing revenue and readership. Continue reading “The Washington Post Hit With Massive Layoffs As Guild Suggests the Need for New Owner” →

Academia, Constitutional Law, Free Speech, International, Media, Politics

Rage and the Republic Becomes an Amazon Bestseller on First Day

Today, my book, Rage and the Republic: The Unfinished Story of the American Revolution, has finally hit the shelves. I am delighted to report that the book opened the week on Monday at 4th on Amazon’s bestsellers before the release. It was also ranked 1st on the History, Constitutions, Democracy and other subject categories. I am deeply grateful to everyone who has ordered the book, which was released to coincide with our 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Continue reading “Rage and the Republic Becomes an Amazon Bestseller on First Day” →

Columns, Media, Politics

The Remaking of Alex Pretti: Imperfect Times Demand the Perfect Hero

Below is my column in The Hill on the recent controversies over enhanced images of Alex Pretti and his shooting in Minnesota. As seen throughout our history, Pretti has achieved mythic status — even having an ice cream invented after him by one of the founders of Ben & Jerry’s. Reality recedes when politics demand the perfect hero.

Here is the column: Continue reading “The Remaking of Alex Pretti: Imperfect Times Demand the Perfect Hero” →

Media, Politics

The Circular Firing Squad: Staffers at CNN and CBS Denounce Efforts to Restore Balance

The decline of American mainstream media has long been obvious, with public trust and revenues plunging. Some companies are responding with the novel idea of restoring objectivity and neutrality to coverage. For years, news organizations have essentially written off half of the country. However, as news organizations struggle to avoid even greater layoffs, staffers are fighting efforts to bring balance to their networks. That was evident last week in meetings at CNN and CBS where staffers continue to fight to retain their bias rather than their jobs. Continue reading “The Circular Firing Squad: Staffers at CNN and CBS Denounce Efforts to Restore Balance” →

Columns, Criminal law, Media, Politics

Clickbait: How a Five-Year-Old Boy Become the Latest Prop in Post-Truth Politics

Below is my column in The Hill on the false “bait boy” story that went viral last week, the latest concoction of the left and an enabling media. It was an all-too-familiar pattern. Even after it was debunked, Gov. Tim Walz was still raising it late last week to paint ICE as soulless, depraved thugs. It simply does not matter that it is untrue in our post-truth political environment.

Here is the opinion: Continue reading “Clickbait: How a Five-Year-Old Boy Become the Latest Prop in Post-Truth Politics” →