Jacob Weisberg's Blog, page 2139

The Lattimer Massacre Happened More Than a Century Ago. The Sheriff’s Account of the Killing Could Have Been Written Yesterday.

“I hated to give the command to shoot and was awful sorry that I was compelled to do so.”

Republicans Narrowly Hold “Re-do” North Carolina Special Election

Republican Dan Bishop defeats Democrat Dan McCready in a makeup of last November's fraudulent election.

The Guy Behind the “Storm Area 51” Meme Is Canceling His Festival Before It Becomes a “Humanitarian Disaster”

But there are two Area 51 festivals still happening in the Nevada desert.

Did the Cynicism of Reality Television Lead to Trump’s America?

James Poniewozik’s new book explores Trump’s rise in the TV medium.

A Woman Frustrated by Unsolicited Dick Pics Decided to Make Her Own Filter

Why couldn’t the big social media companies do this?

Joker’s Director Says His Movie Isn’t Political. Who’s He Trying to Kid?

Todd Phillips doesn’t want to watch the world burn, but that doesn’t stop his movie from playing with fire.

This Is Still Happening: Elaine Chao

Foreign entanglements, self-dealing, pay to play—the secretary of transportation might be in trouble if everyone else weren’t so bad.

Instead of Fixing Their Gerrymander, North Carolina Republicans Are Trolling the Court

Angering the court may have been the point.

James Corden Parodies a Spine-Chilling Horror Franchise: The Bachelor

Pennywise and Tyler P. compete for Ashley's affection.

Crazy Rich Asians Director Jon Chu Releases Statement About the Sequels’ Pay Disparity Scandal

“More to do. More to say. More to learn,” wrote Chu.