Jennifer Harper
Articles by Jennifer Harper
Newly discovered 1946 letter by Ronald Reagan warns of communism in Hollywood, is valued at $17,500
What's past is prologue, and occasionally worth a pretty penny. The Raab Collection, a leading dealer in historical documents, has acquired a newly discovered, unpublished letter of the future President Ronald Reagan written on August 12, 1946 -- "showing him decrying the infiltration of the Democratic Party and Hollywood by Communists and sympathizers," the Philadelphia-based organization says. Published March 20, 2016
The Right Side Forum with Armstrong Williams features journalist roundtable, plus Norman Lear
The Right Side Forum with Armstrong Williams offers an analysis this week of major events and the 2016 residential race with three of the area's top journalists. Armstrong's guests include Joe Perticone, congressional reporter for the Independent Journal Review; Kimberly Atkins, chief Washington correspondent and columnist for The Boston Herald, and Al Weaver, political reporter. It will be about substance, not sound bites, Armstrong predicts. The show airs Saturday on WJLA News Channel 8 at 10:30 a.m. or watch online on www.wjla.com.The show repeats at 6:30 p.m Published March 18, 2016
Donald Trump calls for boycott of Megyn Kelly’s primetime show, and Fox News has a swift reply
Donald Trump took just 24 words to spell out his feelings about Fox News prime-time anchor Megyn Kelly. The network had a swift reply. Published March 18, 2016
Inside the Beltway: Political stars poised to stand up for Israel at AIPAC summit
The theme of this sprawling event is timely: "Come Together." The three-day American Israel Public Affairs Committee policy conference begins Sunday in the nation's capital and has drawn a startling array of high-profile speakers, ready to have their say before an audience of 18,000. Published March 17, 2016
Inside the Beltway Weekly March 21, 2016
Published March 17, 2016
Broadcasters quick to cast Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland as appealing ‘moderate’
Liberal? What liberal? In the first 24 hours after President Obama nominated Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court, the big three networks deemed the federal judge either a "moderate" or a "centrist" according to Scott Whitlock, a Media Research Center analyst who sat through the follow-up news coverage on ABC, CBS and NBC. Published March 17, 2016
Irish-Americans take issue with offensive St. Patrick’s Day merchandise and negative stereotyping
They are weary of bawdy leprechauns and such slogans as "Kiss me I'm Irish or drunk or whatever" and "Irish today, hungover tomorrow." Many Irish-Americans appear to be striking back against what they deem unacceptable stereotyping of those with Irish heritage - a phenomenon that is particularly pronounced on Saint Patrick's Day. Published March 17, 2016
Inside the Beltway: Libertarians seek Republican, Democratic ‘refugees’
"We are friends of refugees -- those fleeing war torn countries, those fleeing desperate poverty, and also those fleeing despotic candidates such as Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. Published March 16, 2016
American Conservative Union chair Matt Schlapp pushes back at Supreme Court nomination
Conservatives are swiftly pushing back at White House nomination of Judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court justice to replace the late Antonin Scalia. Published March 16, 2016
Inside the Beltway: U.S. troops back Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders
"Outsider candidates' messages are resonating with individuals in uniform," concludes an exclusive and unique new survey of 931 active-duty troops, reservists and National Guard members conducted by the Military Times. Published March 15, 2016
Military survey: Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders top presidential choices
Donald Trump and Bernard Sanders are the top choices for commander in chief among U.S. military personnel, according to a survey conducted by Military Times. Published March 15, 2016
Bias: 94% of broadcast news reports blame Donald Trump not protestors for campaign violence
Their bias is showing: All three major broadcast networks immediately homed in on the violence during Republican front-runner Donald Trump's campaign rallies last weekend, to the exclusion of almost everything else. Published March 15, 2016
Inside the Beltway: Fox News lands its fourth presidential debate
Vilification, adoration, mockery: Media obsession with Republican front-runner Donald Trump continues. The billionaire drives headlines at news organizations that crave the inevitable big Trump bump from readers, viewers and listeners who crave a daily Donald fix whether they love him or hate him. A new Economist/YouGov poll finds that 58 percent of Americans say Mr. Trump "could possibly" win the general election; 76 percent of Republicans and even 43 percent of Democrats agree — surely fodder for another round of bombastic speculation. See more numbers at this column's end. Published March 14, 2016
Americans spend unprecedented $13.5 billion on plastic surgery in 2015
For the first time on record, Americans spent over $13.5 billion dollars last year on improving their appearance reports the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, with liposuction leading the way - followed by breast augmentation, tummy tuck, eyelid surgery and breast lifts. Lesser known procedures are also gaining in popularity. Published March 14, 2016
Inside the Beltway: John Stossel to moderate Libertarian presidential forum on Fox Business Network
They have been left out of the official presidential debate circuit. But that has not stopped the Libertarians from entering the fray. Published March 13, 2016
World War II-era Ghost Army up for Congressional Gold Medal and Hollywood movie with Bradley Cooper
Seventy years ago, they were masters at innovation, large scale camouflage - and tactical deception. Bipartisan legislation has been introduced to award a Congressional Gold Medal to The Ghost Army - the World War II unit which created intricate battlefield deceptions using hundreds of inflatable tanks and aircraft, sound effects, phony radio transmissions and illusion near the front lines from Normandy to the Rhine RIver. The creative effort was designed to fool the Germans, and fool them it did. The elite group risked their lives, but drew fire away from their fellow GIs. Published March 12, 2016
Inside the Beltway: Donald Trump in four states in 48 hours
Pundits, press and the public continue to laud or condemn Republican front-runner Donald Trump with equal enthusiasm. Longtime culture observer Camille Paglia is among the friendlies, noting in a surprising Salon essay, "Trump's fearless candor and brash energy feel like a great gust of fresh air, sweeping the tedious cliches and constant guilt-tripping of political correctness out to sea." Published March 10, 2016
Inside the Beltway Weekly March 14, 2016
Published March 10, 2016
Mark Levin endorses Ted Cruz for president
Talk radio kingpin Mark Levin has endorsed Sen. Ted Cruz for president, announcing his decision on his newly minted TV show on Wednesday night. Mr. Levin said the death of Nancy Reagan prompted his decision to go public with his choice. Published March 10, 2016
Inside the Beltway: Campaigns and combat, Miami-style
Behold, the 12th Republican presidential debate, staged on Florida's tropical turf, where the wooing of voters is very intense indeed. The remaining quartet of GOP hopefuls will grapple with one another at the University of Miami on Thursday night, broadcast live by CNN in English and Spanish. Published March 9, 2016
