History of the national anthem

West ends his blast with a message to NRA brass. “I do not care if I draw their angst,” he writes. “My duty and responsibility is to the Members of the National Rifle Association, and my oath, since July 31, 1982, has been to the Constitution of the United States, not to any political party, person, or cabal.” … [Read more...] about Board Member Blasts ‘Cabal of Cronyism’ at the National Rifle Association

With the already announced Tom Hanks hosting, Celebrating America will see Eva Longoria and Kerry Washington somewhat reprise their duties from last summer’s semi-virtual Democratic National Convention, which had the same producers. The Desperate Housewives and Scandal vets will introduce segments in the 2-hour special that starts at 8:30 PM ET on the 20th. … [Read more...] about Joe Biden’s Inauguration TV Special Adds Kerry Washington, Bruce Springsteen Eva Longoria & John Legend

"We welcome this development as another sign of the increasing inclusion and recognition of American Muslims in our diverse society," CAIR's Ibrahim Hooper said.https://t.co/[email protected] @NBCNews @NFL @RealRobertSaleh @nyjets @NYJetsPR #NFL @MySportsUpdate @aayoub @ADC … [Read more...] about NY Jets Hire Robert Saleh, NFL’s 1st-Ever Muslim Head Coach

But why these two shows, for starters? Why not go back to Lucy Ricardo or Ralph Kramden? It could be that The Dick Van Dyke Show was the first true suburban sitcom (I Love Lucy started out in Manhattan, while The Honeymooners was set in Brooklyn), and that makes it easier to incorporate it into the idea of Wanda and her synthezoid husband retreating to a more peaceful place after all their hectic (and, for him, fatal) adventures. Or it could be that — especially for the era in which they originally aired — Dick Van Dyke and Bewitched were pretty liberated in how they depicted both their female leads and, more importantly, in the women’s relationships with their husbands. Both stayed home and (eventually) raised the kids, but Rob treated Laura as a peer, while Bewitched viewed Darrin as an idiot whose own insecurity was forever hampering his goddess of a wife. (And Samantha got plenty of magic done anyway, while his back was turned.) If we assume that Vision is really … [Read more...] about ‘WandaVision’ Premiere Recap: The Past Is Never Dead

“These people have lived on those lands for thousands of years,” the singer wrote in a statement. “They have struggle but also great beauty written on their foreheads. The whimsical appropriation of land by an empire (Stalin) placed them under Azerbaijan. They have since gained their independence and have lived a prosperous existence for the last 20 or so years. I do not believe in wars and ultimately borders but I deeply believe in self-determination and life without oppression. Therefore it is time for the world to recognize them as the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh).” … [Read more...] about See System of a Down’s Serj Tankian Perform New Political Song ‘Artsakh’