Evening Roundup, January 30
Featuring April Ryan LIVE with Norm Eisen and Jennifer Rubin, Gov. Mills, Meredith Blake, Eliza Orlins, Carron Phillips, Cait Conley, Katie Phang, and The Contrarian Podcast
LIVE: April Ryan on Don Lemon Arrest
For more reactions from across the country by individuals, lawmakers, and organizations devoted to upholding the law, please read:
Reactions to the Arrests of Don Lemon and Georgia Fort
Journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort were unlawfully arrested Friday morning for covering a protest that interrupted a Minneapolis church service after immigration agents killed Renée Nicole Good in Minneapolis this month. To be clear, they were not among the activists who entered the church — they were merely there to cover the events and report on i…
Maine Governor Wants to Dethrone Susan Collins
Maine Governor Janet Mills is running for U.S. Senate. After years of seeing Susan Collins fail to challenge Donald Trump, Gov. Mills is saying enough is enough. With decades as a public servant under her belt, Mills released her first campaign ad assuring that she will stand up to Trump and for the people of Maine.
Everything About 'Melania' is Unprecedented, and Not in a Good Way
What do you do when you’re the most powerful man in the world and want to ingratiate yourself to the wife who is rarely seen in your company?
Eliza Orlins Explains Tiktok's Dangerous New Terms of Service
Not even a week into Tiktok’s new management, it is already embroiled in scandal. In the 72 hours following the American acquisition of the platform, videos on ICE, Alex Pretti, and various other hot button issues seemingly disappeared. To make matters worse, Tiktok’s updated terms of service alarmingly expands it’s collection of and control over user’s…
The Ball and The Ballot
By Carron J. Phillips
A new report explores how pro athletes vote, based on polling data.
Americans Yearn for Representatives that Actually Represent!
Americans are losing faith in their elected officials—and we can’t blame them. As costs skyrocket, healthcare and food access tighten, and our streets cloud with cancerous tear gas, our politicians disappear. Where are the leaders who believe in their oath to protect the Constitution and country?
Vigil for a Helper
Katie Phang visited the Alex Pretti Memorial Tuesday night where a vigil was taking place. A local church choir gathered to sing, and a dance group of indigenous tribes from Minnesota did different dances to honor the memory of Alex.
These Two Candidates are Running to Stand Up for Democracy
One of the most important steps to fight back against this authoritarian takeover in our government will be to take back Congress.
Guitarist Al Di Meola and surprise guest Bruce Springsteen appeared at my old Minneapolis haunt, First Avenue today for a benefit concert and to show their support for the city. I SO wish I could have been there. I hope this raises spirits there as everyone I talk to is so damn exhausted...
Time for people to leave Tik Tok. Not sure to where... anything not owned by a Trump-supporting Tech Bro?