public discourse

  • CNN Bans Conservative Commentator Ryan Girdusky Following Controversial Remarks During Live Segment

    CNN has announced the permanent ban of conservative commentator Ryan Girdusky following his inflammatory comments directed at journalist Mehdi Hasan during a live broadcast of “CNN Newsnight” hosted by Abby Phillip. The incident, which occurred during a discussion about comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s contentious jokes, has drawn significant backlash and raised questions about civility in public…

  • Trans Lawmaker Storms Out of Chamber After Being Called ‘Sir’ by Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears

    In a tense moment during a Virginia Senate session, Senator Danica Roem, the first transgender person to serve in the state legislature, stormed out of the chamber after being referred to as “sir” by Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears. The incident occurred on Monday, Feb. 26 when Roem, a Democrat, questioned Lt. Gov. Sears about the…