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Photo: Shutterstock (Shutterstock) My family will soon welcome a new baby into our household so it only makes sense to dedicate a playlist to songs about kids and/or songs with “baby” in the title. The Root’s weekly playlist is going to be taking a hiatus. Thanks for sleepwalking with us …
Read More »Republicans Are Suddenly Afraid of Democracy
These incidents, coming faster than anyone can absorb, are all expressions of raw, undemocratic power—of might making right. They signify that Trump and his enablers will trample on any rules, and finally majority rule. Senator Lee made a constitutional case on Twitter for what President Trump will try to do …
Read More »Whoopi Goldberg Says ‘Sister Act 3’ Could Be In The Works
Whoopi Goldberg might have a big surprise for Sister Act fans! Speaking on The Late Late Show with James Corden on Tuesday (Oct. 6), the 64-year-old actress and talk show host mentioned that there might be a slight chance that her popular character Deloris Van Cartier from the Sister Act …
Read More »Tory Lanez Charged In Megan Thee Stallion Shooting
Los Angeles prosecutors have charged rapper Tory Lanez with shooting Megan Thee Stallion during an argument that occurred while they were both driving in the same vehicle earlier this year, the Associated Press reports. Lanez, 27, faces two felony charges — assault with a semiautomatic firearm and carrying a loaded, …
Read More »Why NeNe Leakes Might Not Attend Cynthia Bailey’s Wedding
Real Housewives of Atlanta star Cynthia Bailey is ready to marry Fox sportscaster Mike Hill on October 10, but her on-again-off-again bestie NeNe Leakes may not be in attendance. Bailey told Page Six that Leakes’ falling out with Bravo could mean she’ll be a no-show, “Honestly, with everything going on …
Read More »LeBron James Graces Latest Wheaties Box With Students From His ‘I Promise’ School
One accomplishment that has eluded Los Angeles Lakers basketball player LeBron James is no longer a hindrance. The superstar athlete has never been on the front of a Wheaties cereal box — until now! Wheaties has just announced that LeBron James, one of the greatest basketball players of all time, …
Read More »Spike Lee: If Trump Loses There ‘Could Be A Civil War’
Spike Lee recently made some provocative comments about the upcoming election and suggested that if Donald Trump loses, there “could be a civil war” started by his supporters. During an interview with Variety, the famous filmmaker says the president is on “the wrong side of history” and that ‘MAGA’ really …
Read More »Missouri Governor Says He’ll Pardon Couple Who Pointed Guns at Protesters Because, of Course, He Will
Screenshot: KMOV In a move shocking absolutely no one, Missouri’s Republican governor has said he would “most certainly” pardon the bootleg Bonnie and Clyde seen pointing guns at protesters over the summer. The Hill reports Gov. Michael Parson told reporters on Wednesday that he “most certainly would” pardon Mark and …
Read More »Courtney B. Vance Talks Mental Health
Courtney B. Vance, is celebrating his most recent star turn playing George Freeman on HBO’s breakout hit fantasy horror series Lovecraft Country. But he’s dealt with personal tragedies through his life and now he is opening up about mental health and suicide in his family. During an interview with Good …
Read More »<em>The Atlantic Daily</em>: The Week in Politics
Our staff writer Anne Applebaum has some advice in her citizen’s guide to defending democracy. The short version: 1. Help out on Election Day—in person. 2. Help out from home. 3. Join something now. (For example, sign up to receive emails from voting-rights nonprofits.) 4. Talk with people. 5. As …
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