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Cleveland Cavaliers Coach Called Team ‘Thugs,’ Says He Meant ‘Slugs.’ Sure, Jan
In this installment of Freudian slips that make you go “Damn,” we turn to the Cleveland Cavaliers. ESPN reports that during a film session on Wednesday night, first-year coach John Beilein told the players that they were no longer playing “like a bunch of thugs.” Reportedly, a hush fell over the room and the players…
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New York Teacher Compares Black Students to Monkeys in Photo
It seems as though a week can’t go by without a racist incident occurring in an American classroom. NBC News reports that the parents of four black students at Longwood High School in Long Island are planning to sue the school district for $12 million. They filed a notice of claim after a teacher displayed…
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Lindsey Graham’s Democratic Challenger Jaime Harrison Raises $3.5 Million in 3 Months
South Carolina Democrat and 2019 Root 100 honoree Jaime Harrison is running to oust Senator/human Muppet Lindsey Graham from the seat he’s held for three terms. Recent fundraising numbers show he just might have a shot. The Hill reports that Harrison raised over $3.5 million over the last three months. Harrison’s campaign has touted that this…
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‘1000 Years of Darkness’ Will Begin If Mississippi Elects Its First Black Senator, According to Its Governor
So I guess Mississippi could possibly elect a Final Fantasy villain to the Senate this year? At least, that is if you believe Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant. Deep South Voice writes that the governor took to Twitter last weekend and said: “If Mike Espy and the liberal Democrats gain the senate we will take that…
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Lizzo Volunteers at Australian Food Bank During Wildfires, Internet Will Still Find a Way to Be Mad
Australia is currently in the midst of one of its most destructive wildfires. After a performance at the Sydney Opera House, Lizzo saw fit to do her part to help. CBS News reports that Foodbank Victoria shared pictures on its Facebook page of the “Truth Hurts” singer paying a visit to its Melbourne site; not only…
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Lies Detected: GOP Congressman Tweets Fake Photo of Obama and the Iranian President
I’m an Arizona native. While I rather like it here, I am always befuddled by the people we elect to power—none more so than Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Az.) CNN reports that on Monday, Gosar tweeted out a picture of President Obama shaking hands with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. His caption stated, “The world is a…
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Nigerian Government Open to Granting Cardi B Citizenship, No Word if It Extends to the Rest of Us
Like many American citizens, the Iran crisis has rapper Cardi B feeling a little on edge. Over the weekend she expressed a desire to obtain her Nigerian citizenship to avoid any retaliation attacks. As NME reports, the Nigerian government actually responded. After Cardi posted a tweet expressing her concerns and willingness to move to Nigeria,…
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Conservatives Big Mad at George Lopez Joke, Apparently Want PC Comedy
In a stunning turn of events, conservatives on the internet seem to be making a plea for comedy to become softer? Dare I say, perhaps more politically correct? NBC News reports that on an Instagram post falsely claiming Iran put a bounty for $80 million on Trump’s head, George Lopez left a comment saying “We’ll…
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AOC Expresses Frustration With 'Moderates,' Generally States Facts In New Interview
It’s been frustrating in recent years watching the Democratic party try too hard to appeal to a group that wants nothing to do with it. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) seems to know that frustration first hand. “Democrats can be too big of a tent,” Ocasio-Cortez told New York Magazine in a profile published on Monday.…
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Selective Service Site Crashes Over The Weekend As Iran Spurs Draft Fears
If you’re reading this and you happen to be a cis-gender male between the ages of 18-25, relax. You are not going to get drafted. The Washington Post reports that on Friday the website for Selective Service crashed. As of this writing it is still down. After Trump decided to up and kill an Iranian Commander…
