Taylor Lorenz

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The legal dispute between actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni over alleged sexual harassment has become a cause celebre among right-wing media.

Right-wing media’s obsession with Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni legal dispute

The legal dispute between actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni over alleged sexual harassment has become a cause celebre among right-wing media.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

At least 49 people died in shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. Authorities identified the heavily-armed shooter as a 28-year-old Australian.

The central role of social media in the terrorist attack in New Zealand

At least 49 people died in shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. Authorities identified the heavily-armed shooter as a 28-year-old Australian.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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