Jennifer Harper
Articles by Jennifer Harper
Apocalypse now? Doomsday Clock stuck at two minutes to midnight, declared a ‘new abnormal’
As it has for more than six decades, The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has made its yearly adjustment on the symbolic "Doomsday Clock," which is meant to show how close humanity is to destruction by wars, bombs and other causes. It's two minutes to the apocalypse, the organization says -- just as it was in 2018. Published January 24, 2019
‘Knock Down the House’ documentary on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to premiere at Sundance
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is currently on the cover of The Hollywood Reporter, which has kind words to say about "Knock Down the House," a new documentary that showcases her quest for election to office and debuts at the influential Sundance Film Festival, now underway in Park City, Utah. Published January 24, 2019
Inside the Beltway: Let’s pick the alternative venue for Trump’s State of the Union
President Trump's annual State of the Union address is now in need of an address. There's a serious parting of ways between the president and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who insists there will be no address, and no site for the address until the federal government is reopened. Or something. Mr. Trump called this proclamation a "great blotch" on the nation and said the show must on. This one is a cliffhanger. Published January 23, 2019
Inside the Beltway: Bestseller: ‘Gosnell’ pro-life movie defeats Hollywood
Industry publications and the news media pretty well ignored "Gosnell: The Trial of America's Biggest Serial Killer," an independent film which offered the details of the investigation and murder trial of abortionist Kermit Gosnell. Despite the lack of press coverage, the film was the No. 1 indie film in the U.S. on its debut weekend in October, and No. 12 among all box office offerings. Produced by Phelim McAleer and his wife Ann McElhinney, the film was financed through an unprecedented crowdfunding campaign which raising $2.3 million in 45 days for the production. It also made $3.6 million at the box office. Published January 22, 2019
Broadcasters obsess over Covington controversy, all but ignore March for Life: Study
The broadcast networks were far more interested in covering the Covington Catholic High School controversy than the annual March for Life, says a study of the coverage that followed. Published January 22, 2019
Inside the Beltway: Michael Savage: ‘American dreamers have the right to dream first’
The big border wall showdown between President Trump, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a veritable cast of thousands is escalating. Eager for buzzworthy drama or Trump-bashing extravaganzas, the restless news media has been confabulating multiple scenarios for better or worse as the clock ticks. Published January 21, 2019
Inside the Beltway: She’s ‘winning’: The press protects Pelosi
PJ Media columnist Jim Treacher once summarized the news media in just 19 words: "Modern journalism is all about deciding which facts the public shouldn't know because they might reflect badly on Democrats." Mr. Treacher tweeted that over four years ago. Published January 20, 2019
It’s personal: 73% of Republicans say news media does not understand ‘people like them,’ study finds
Nearly three-quarters of Republicans -- 73 percent -- say the news media does not understand "people like them" according to a new analysis from the Pew Research Center released Friday. They are not alone. Published January 18, 2019
Inside the Beltway: The hair-raising cost of socialism
It is always good to look at the bottom line. Take the cost of President Trump's southern border wall — billed as an outrage by the hostile press — versus the cost of socialism, often portrayed as a the feel-good, forward-thinking ideal. Published January 17, 2019
Two thirds of voters say government shutdown has had ‘little impact’ on them: poll
Voters are aware of the partial government shutdown, and they have some concerns about it - but few feel any impact from it according to a Politico/Morning Consult poll released Thursday. It also found that President Trump's approval rating has not been affected by the shutdown. Published January 17, 2019
Inside the Beltway: The left has ‘menopause of the spirit’ after Trump’s fast-food party for Clemson
"Trump's burger fete was great theater. It was a magnanimous thing to do. It was a politically savvy thing to do. The president not only ate a bunch of burgers, he just ate the Left's lunch, again," writes Spectator USA columnist Roger Kimball, referring, of course, to Mr. Trump's convivial event for the champion Clemson University football team, who came to the White House on Monday and dined upon fine fast food, served upon silver platters. Published January 16, 2019
BlazeTV adds libertarian, comedy fare to its pro-America line-up
BlazeTV, the independent media company launched in December by conservative titans Mark Levin and Glenn Beck, has expanded its programing to include libertarian content and humor, featuring longtime grassroots activist Matt Kibbe and comedian Chad Prather. Published January 16, 2019
Inside the Beltway: CNN hires its own presidential hopeful in John Kasich
Former Ohio Gov. John Kasich also a two-time presidential hopeful, has signed on to be a "senior political commentator" at CNN. Published January 15, 2019
Razorgate: Controversial Gillette ‘toxic masculinity’ campaign sparks a backlash
The numbers on YouTube are very telling. Over 4 million people have already viewed "We Believe: The Best Men Can Be" a new Gillette marketing video which takes on "toxic masculinity" and his been viewed 4 million times since it was released 24 hours ago. The video has earned 99,000 likes - and 371,000 dislikes. Published January 15, 2019
A broadcast tradition: 90% of Trump coverage remains negative, study finds
It has become a cultural norm as President Trump approaches two years in office: Broadcast news coverage remains 90 percent negative, according to a massive study released Tuesday. Published January 15, 2019
Inside the Beltway: Men like Trump’s wall, women don’t, in new ‘battle of the sexes’
For the second time in 24 hours, a national poll has emerged to suggest that the public is warming to President Trump's improved border security. An ABC/Washington Post poll on Sunday revealed that public support for the barrier wall is increasing while opposition is lessening. Now comes another survey, this released Monday. Published January 14, 2019
Inside the Beltway: Obama-era Border Patrol chief stands by Trump
Mark Morgan, who was chief of the U.S. Border Patrol during the Obama administration, says he completely backs President Trump's plans for a border wall and other security measures. Published January 13, 2019
Get back to business: Mark Penn warns Democrats to drop their obsession with resistance
A veteran political observer now warns the Democratic Party to stop endless pushback against President Trump and his administration, and get back to business. Published January 12, 2019
Inside the Beltway: Tantrum? Democrats opt for political stunts
Outcry, insults and provocative demonstrations may not be the best political strategy in an era when U.S. voters across the board say they are tired of partisan division and a "do-nothing Congress." Nonetheless, Democrats appear to be in touch with their inner pranksters, even as they seek to accuse President Trump of exhibiting "temper tantrums." Published January 10, 2019
Inside the Beltway: Democrats paid for a wall (in Jordan)
Those with long memories have recalled that prominent Democrats — including Sen. Charles E. Schumer and then-Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton — once heartily approved of funding a barrier wall on the southern U.S. border. Indeed, there are multiple records of their sentiments from back in the day, when the earnest lawmakers embraced border security without gusto. Now comes Part Two. Published January 9, 2019
