Senate review of Supreme Court ethics finds more luxury trips
WASHINGTON — A nearly two-year investigation by Democratic senators of Supreme Court ethics details more luxury travel by Justice Clarence Thomas and urges Congress to establish…
‘The Crow’ review: Remake has too much muck, not enough myth
The dirty secret of urban hellscape movies drenched in rain and blood is that when it comes down to it, they don’t so much trigger…
Clarence Thomas took undisclosed trip with megadonor, Democrat finds
WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas failed to publicly disclose additional travel on GOP megadonor Harlan Crow’s private jet, said a top Democratic senator Monday.Thomas…
Clarence Thomas took more trips donor paid for, Senate panel reveals
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Richard Durbin says his committee has uncovered at least three additional trips given to Justice Clarence Thomas by GOP megadonor Harlan…
A Trump running mate who praises Jim Crow? That’s a red flag
Jim Crow was not the problem. Jim Crow was meant to be the solution. The problem was Rutherford B. Hayes winning the electoral college but…
A funny guide to Pride: comedy documentaries and live shows in L.A.
On May 7, 2022, the inaugural Netflix Is a Joke festival’s “Stand Out” show welcomed to the Greek Theatre stage 22 diverse LGBTQ+ comedians, including…
Jazz performers like Duke Ellington risked their lives to tour in the Jim Crow South
For traveling musicians, there are two versions of life on the road. Jazz greats Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Louis Armstrong gave their own sentimentalized…
Review: Bergamot Comedy Fest breeds a mix of laughter and lessons at The Crow
The Bergamot Comedy Festival in Santa Monica last week was more than just a comedy festival. Sure, there were lots of funny comedians, but more…