President Donald Trump tweeted on Saturday that one of now-Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s accusers had “just admitted she was lying.” The woman in question is not Christine Blasey Ford or Deborah Ramirez — it’s…
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It’s not a great time to be named Brett Kavanagh on Twitter
Even though my own last name is a little funny, and the other Joseph Knoop is evidently a Pintrest “tastemaker” (yuck), at least I’ll never have this poor sap’s luck.…
Senate confirms Brett Kavanaugh to Supreme Court
The Senate has voted to confirm Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh as the newest Supreme Court justice. The vote came one day after a dramatic cloture vote, in which the Senate decided 51-49…
Amy Schumer and Emily Ratajkowski Clash With Police While Protesting Kavanaugh at the Capitol
Amy Schumer and Emily Ratajkowski Clash With Police While Protesting Kavanaugh at the Capitol Two famous faces — Amy Schumer and Emily Ratajkowski — were among the protesters who scuffled…
Susan Collins Clears the Way for Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court Confirmation
Susan Collins Clears the Way for Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court Confirmation In a widely anticipated decision, Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine said Friday that she would vote to confirm…
UB40 memes take over Twitter following report of Kavanaugh’s bar fight
On Monday, the New York Times revealed that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh got into a drunken brawl at a New Haven bar after a UB40 concert. Police reports from the incident show that…
Hysterical men illustrate the profound imbalance in gender dynamics
Thursday presented us with a tale of two Senate hearings, and what a harrowing tale it was: A parable that laid bare the ways in which gender cleaves our conception…
This photo from Kavanaugh’s hearing creepily mirrors ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’
If you were looking for a real-life incarnation of Hulu hit The Handmaid’s Tale, the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing involving Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford on Thursday might have been the perfect parallel.…
Watch this perfect ‘Pulp Fiction’ and Brett Kavanaugh mashup video
There’s a lot to be upset and angry about today, especially if you’re a victim of sexual assault. On Thursday, Christine Blasey Ford spoke before the Senate Judiciary Committee about a man who she says pinned…
GoFundMe campaigns raise $700K—and counting—for Christine Blasey Ford
GoFundMe campaigns have raised more than $700,000 in donations for Christine Blasey Ford, ABC News reports. Multiple crowdfunding campaigns were launched to raise money for Ford after she came public earlier this month…
Watch: SNL Casts Matt Damon as Brett Kavanaugh.
Ever since Thursday’s hearing before the Senate judiciary committee at which prospective Supreme Court justice Brett Kavanaugh was asked about the accusations of sexual assault levied against him, stemming from events in…
New York Times tweets, quickly deletes poll over Christine Blasey Ford’s credibility
After Christine Blasey Ford recalled how Brett Kavanaugh, as a teenager, held her down on a bed at a get together, attempted to take her clothes off, and covered her mouth…
Kavanaugh begins opening statement with anger, criticism, outrage
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh came out angry on Thursday afternoon, defending himself just hours after Dr. Christine Blasey Ford gave an emotional testimony recounting an alleged sexual assault that took place when the…
‘Star Wars Resistance’ voice actress gets slammed for imitating Christine Blasey Ford
Christine Blasey Ford’s testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee has captivated the country, but it’s also been met with derision and pushback. In one case, an actress’ imitation of Ford has been…
People on Twitter joke that ‘Women for Kavanaugh’ activists are crisis actors
Activists arrived in Washington, D.C., on Thursday wearing “Women for Kavanaugh” shirts in support of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh before his testimony addressing sexual assault allegations. Mocking common rhetoric of the…
Brett Kavanaugh can’t stop shouting ‘I like beer’ at his hearing today
Judge Brett Kavanaugh liked beer when he was a high school student. In fact, he still likes beer. This seems to be one of his primary points while being interviewed to serve…