Jennifer Harper
Articles by Jennifer Harper
Radio host Savage sues over British ban
It's the clash of the titans, pitting talk-radio god against fierce national gatekeeper. Published June 2, 2009
Inside Politics Weekend: ET phone Obama
OK, so 53 percent of American voters say that intelligent life exists on other planets, according to a recent survey from Rasmussen Reports. But things are partisan among the planets. Published May 31, 2009
Sotomayor finds favor in coverage
Old speeches showcasing her virtue as a "Latina woman" and suggesting judges could make policy gave instant, visceral fodder to Judge Sonia Sotomayor's critics in Republican circles this week. Published May 29, 2009
Times announces radio talk show hosts
Longtime radio personality Melanie Morgan and award-winning newspaper columnist John McCaslin have been named the anchors for The Washington Times' new morning-drive radio show, set to debut nationwide June 15. Published May 28, 2009
9/11 ‘misleads’ Americans’ view of terrorism
Sept. 11 looms large as the defining example of a terrorist attack on the United States, but it was one of more than 1,000 in recent years and a very atypical example. Published May 28, 2009
Inside Politics Weekend: The Obama effect
It's more than a honeymoon at this point. Forgiving press coverage and public adulation of President Obama and his emerging policies is a given. Published May 24, 2009
Obama, Rolling Thunder meet privately
At 3:30 p.m. Friday, President Obama met privately with representatives of the group famous for their support of active duty military, veterans and prisoners of war — not to mention their distinctive blend of patriotism that includes Old Glory and motorcycles. Published May 23, 2009
Rolling Thunder not expecting Obama greeting
The last time Rolling Thunder roared into Washington, the president welcomed them in the White House driveway with a smile on his face and heartfelt personal greeting. This year, maybe not. Published May 22, 2009
Republican favorability falls in latest Pew survey
The schism between Republicans and conservatives has grownpronounced. The party is losing members while ideology is retaining consistently loyal followers, according to new research released Thursday. Published May 22, 2009
Text offenders rampant on road
Much of the nation is tapping into dangerous territory, and it's no LOL matter. Published May 21, 2009
Rolling Thunder still part of unfinished mission
They're rolling, and it is indeed thunderous - driven by heartfelt patriotism and Old Glory, flapping on the back of a Harley somewhere on the Capital Beltway. Published May 21, 2009
Some scientists say Ida is the missing link
The missing link is missing no longer, apparently. And her name is Ida. Published May 20, 2009
Times Radio News hits the airwaves
Washington Times Radio News debuts Monday on WHFS 1580 AM, featuring hourly newscasts plus 30-second features that showcase exclusive content and original, investigative reporting from The Times newsroom. Published May 18, 2009
Radio host Savage always up for a fight
Batten down the hatches. Duck and cover. Michael Savage is on the airwaves, delivering his rapid-fire message over 400 radio stations, three hours a day, five days a week. Published May 17, 2009
Inside Politics Weekend: A fine whine
Despite repeated calls for order, the Republicans continue to quibble with one another, dithering over the outcome of 2010, 2012, 2016, 2020. Published May 17, 2009
Poll: More Americans ‘pro-life’
More Americans now say they are "pro-life" than "pro-choice," according to a Gallup poll released Friday. Published May 16, 2009
Bankrupt Tribune gives bonuses after editorializing about AIG
Two months after denouncing a troubled financial company for doling out hefty management bonuses, a bankrupt news media company is doing the same thing. Published May 14, 2009
Miss California USA retains crown
On an expansive stage glitzy enough for a beauty pageant, Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Carrie Prejean was not fired. Published May 13, 2009
Trump: Miss California can retain crown
On an expansive stage glitzy enough for a beauty pageant, Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Carrie Prejean was not fired. Miss California USA did not lose her glittering crown or her first runner-up title despite the outcry from critics opposed to her outspoken views on gay marriage or the compromising photos -- some faked -- that turned up at pivotal times in a drama that has dragged on for three weeks. Published May 12, 2009
One industry still booming: Shoplifting
The "five-finger discount" has a hold on the nation. Published May 11, 2009
