Noah Rothman
Associate Editor @Commentary. MSNBC/NBC News contributor. Author "Unjust: Social Justice and the Unmaking of America" 1/29/19: bit.ly/NoahRothman
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Top Democrat's wife may have gained 'illegal private benefit' from his committee activities
A charity run by the wife of Rep. Elijah Cummings received millions from special interest groups and corporations that had business before her husband’s committee and could have been used illegally, according to an IRS complaint filed by an ethics...
U.S. issues warning as signs point to Syria's use of chemical weapons
There was an alleged attack on May 19.
What Jerry Seinfeld and Ricky Gervais Taught Pete Holmes About Comedy
On this week’s episode of ‘The Last Laugh’ podcast, stand-up comic Pete Holmes on the end of HBO’s ‘Crashing’ and going deep in his new book ‘Comedy Sex God.’
Washington first US state to legalize human composting
Washington on Tuesday became the first US state to legalize human composting after its eco-friendly governor signed a bill to that effect in a bid to cut carbon emissions from burials and cremations. Under the new law that will go into effect in...
Full Clyburn: Majority of Democrats would vote ‘no’ on impeachment
House Majority Whip Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) joins MTP Daily to discuss the Democratic divide on impeachment and the growing Democratic calls for impeachment as Pelosi continues to urge caution.
Uber, Lyft drivers manipulate fares at Reagan National causing artificial price surges
Every night, several times a night, Uber and Lyft drivers at Reagan National Airport simultaneously turn off their ride share apps for a minute or two to trick the app into thinking there are no drivers available---creating a price surge. When the...
AOC, Warren disappointed by ‘Game of Thrones’ finale: ‘Ugh, this was written by men’
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Elizabeth Warren were "sad" and "disappointed" by the much-anticipated "Game of Thrones" finale.
Revisiting What Happened in the 2018 Election
An Analysis of the Catalist Voter Registration Database
Suspicious financial activity at Vatican reaches six-year low:...
Reports of suspicious financial activity in the Vatican reached a six-year low i...
Pollsters rush to patch fraying methods for Trump's reelection race
Professional pollsters say the old way of conducting surveys is fading fast, but new methods might not be trusted and ready for next year.
Back Row America | Chris Arnade
I first walked into the Hunts Point neighborhood of the Bronx because I had been told not to. I . . . .
Noah Rothman
A special dispensation meant to help the disadvantaged and disabled is being abused and appropriated by those who shouldn’t have access to it. People will pretend to be shocked by this.
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Not just Party City: Why helium shortages have scientists worried
“Helium is the workhorse of chemistry. Because of a helium shortage, some important experiments are being forced to shut down," one physicist said.
Andrew McCabe: It Was Me, Not Mueller, Who Fired Strzok
It's long been assumed that Robert Mueller made the call to get rid of the FBI counterintel agent—but the fired acting director recalls it differently.
US Navy ship sails past Chinese-claimed reef in South China Sea
A U.S. Navy ship sailed past Scarborough Reef in South China Sea.
Gillibrand endorses DC statehood: Democracy doesn't mean 'for some of us'
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) on Monday endorsed statehood for Washington, D.C.
Australians Favored the Left’s Climate Change Policies Until They Didn’t
Polls showed that Australians favored the left and their climate change policies, but they didn’t. What are the lessons for Democrats?
Noah Rothman
Here's the thing. People lie to pollsters. They lie to make themselves appear more astute and engaged, more intuitive, and to reflect social desirability.
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"What happened to the consensus around both the threat posed by climate change and the need for dramatic reforms to stave off the worst? Maybe it never existed in the first place."
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When You're a Socialist, They Let You Do It
Imagine an older, powerful male politician belittling and questioning the intelligence and credibility of a female reporter for the New York Times. If the politician in question was a Republican,…View Post
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Christine Rosen notices that the irascible Bernie Sanders berated a female reporter to the sound of silence from the usual suspects who see "mansplaining" in the waitstaff describing the specials.
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren Has A Plan For Everything — Including Your Love Life
A comedian wondered on Twitter if the presidential contender has a plan for her love life. To the amazement and delight of many, Warren promised to "figure this out."
Commentary Podcast: Abortion, Australia, and “Game of Thrones”
The Commentary podcast on Australia’s surprise election results, abortion politics and 2020, and the conclusion of “Game of Thrones.”
Noah Rothman
Podcast time: On Australia's surprising election results, abortion politics and 2020, and the end of Game of Thrones.
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Reports: Iran quadruples production of low-enriched uranium
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran has quadrupled its production of low-enriched uranium amid tensions with the U.S. over Tehran's unraveling nuclear accord, two semi-official news agencies reported Monday,...