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Jimmy Kimmel, free speech, and turning points

Posted on September 24, 2025 by David S. Meyer

When the Trump episode (epoch?) in American life ends, the brief suspension of a late night talk show host may well mark the turning point when Republicans and conservatives began to abandon this president’s authoritarian aspirations. And why not? It’s … Continue reading →

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#TimesUp at the Academy Awards

Posted on March 4, 2018 by David S. Meyer

Oscar night offers an ideal setting for politics: celebrities, cameras, costumes, and a global audience in the ten millions. The trick is to make sure the spectacle doesn’t drown out the cause, and the cause doesn’t crush the fun–too much. … Continue reading →

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