Samantha Bee Apologizes To Ivanka After Pressure From Trump Administration
During this week's episode of Full Frontal, Samantha Bee displayed a recent Instagram photo posted by Ivanka Trump with her son. "Listen, Ivanka, that's a lovely picture of you with your kid," Bee remarked, "but speaking as one mom to another, please address your father's immigration policies, you feckless cunt."
The reaction from the White House was swift. Following remarks from Press Secretary Sarah Sanders and tweets from Trump himself, both TBS and Bee issued public apologies. Observers have already begun drawing parallels to Roseanne Barr's racist Twitter tirade—though critics note the two situations aren't really comparable. Full coverage available on NPR.
Kathy Griffin Shares Her Perspective On Trump's Relationship With Comedians Who Confront Him…
Roughly a year after posting that infamous shot of herself clutching a severed-looking Trump head, comedian Kathy Griffin took to Twitter with her own thread explaining her rationale and reflecting on the fallout and probes that ensued. "When a presidency behaves authoritarianly and exploits its authority, the only path forward is standing with the targets of its aggression," Griffin posted. Browse the full thread here.
…Meanwhile, Chelsea Clinton Calls Out The Double Standards
In response to Trump's fury over Bee's profanity, Clinton circulated a tweet by journalist Oliver Willis highlighting Trump's sit-down with Ted Nugent—someone who had previously branded Hillary Clinton a "toxic cunt" and a "two-bit whore." Further details via The Hill.
Women In Northern Ireland Stage Protest Against Abortion Restrictions By Swallowing Pills Outside Court
Although the Republic of Ireland's recent referendum legalized abortion during the early stages of pregnancy, Northern Ireland continues to enforce stringent anti-abortion legislation. On Thursday, activists demonstrated by ingesting illegal abortion medication in plain view of law enforcement stationed outside courthouse buildings in Belfast. Read the complete piece in The Independent.
Mormon Church Leaders Accused Of Concealing Abuse From Authorities
A recent Arizona sexual assault case stretching back a decade has exposed a troubling pattern: Mormon bishops have reportedly been instructed to withhold information from law enforcement even when minors disclose sexual abuse. Details from The Salt Lake Tribune's investigation here.
Cynthia Nixon Criticizes Trump's Policies As "Horrific"
Appearing on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah last evening, the New York gubernatorial hopeful opened up about what pushed her toward politics. "Trump's victory served as an alarm bell for the nation, and anyone wanting substantive reform had to take matters into their own hands," she explained to Noah. Catch a snippet of the conversation on The Hollywood Reporter.
Photo via Instagram / @jcrew
Conservative Outrage Erupts Over Boys' Feminist T-Shirt
J. Crew quietly rolled out a children's t-shirt bearing the message "I am a feminist too." Despite already selling out in two sizes, the brand has drawn fierce criticism from commentators accusing them of "imposing political ideology on kids." More on InStyle.
Hayley Kiyoko Teams Up With Kehlani On Fresh Visual Release
Craving a lesbian anthem for the warmer months that wasn't crafted by a roomful of heterosexual dudes—ahem, no names mentioned—look no further than Hayley Kiyoko's stunning new visual for "What I Need." The track, pulled from Kiyoko's latest record, showcases a collaboration with queer R&B artist Kehlani. Press play below:
Top photo via TBS / Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
Lydia Wang is a New York-based writer with a soft spot for pugs and an unshakably romantic worldview. She contributes to BUST and shares her thoughts freely on Twitter at @lydiaetc.
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