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Trump rally comedian workshopped racist Puerto Rico line at NYC comedy club the night before
The racist comments have drawn intense anger and reignited the criticism over Trump's handling of Hurricane Maria's devastating aftermath in Puerto Rico.Politics - NBC News - October 28 -
Trump boasts about New York rally amid furor over Puerto Rico joke
Former President Trump on Monday boasted about the attendance at his Madison Square Garden rally even as his campaign finds itself engulfed in controversy over jokes made during the event. “Look! ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
2024 election updates: Obama criticizes comic's Puerto Rico remarks at Trump's rally
Trump criticizes the former first lady, said she made a 'big mistake' with her comments on the campaign trail.Top stories - ABC News - October 29 -
Speaker Johnson fields questions from Latino voters about ‘stupid’ Puerto Rico joke
BETHLEHEM, Pa. —Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) at a Pennsylvania get-out-the-vote event on Monday evening criticized a comedian’s Puerto Rico joke at former President Trump’s Madison Square Garden ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Racist jokes about Puerto Rico at rally bring anger and disgust: ‘Truly how the Trump party sees us’
Tony Hinchcliffe’s series of racist jokes at Donald Trump’s rally on Sunday were widely condemned . Some Americans, particularly those of Puerto Rican descent, said that the racist remarks aired ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Puerto Rico GOP leader won't vote for Trump unless he apologizes for comedian's remarks
Puerto Rico GOP Chair Ángel Cintrón says he will not vote for Donald Trump in Puerto Rico’s symbolic presidential poll on Election Day unless the former president personally apologizes for a ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Bad Bunny releases video love letter to Puerto Rico after Trump rally slam
Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny is highlighting his love for his home island Tuesday, following the fracas over a comedy set at former President Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally Sunday that ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Trump on rally speaker's Puerto Rico comments: 'I can't imagine it's a big deal'
Former President Trump on Tuesday shrugged off the furor over a racist joke told by a comedian at his Madison Square Garden rally. Trump made his first on-camera comments about the backlash over ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Biden sets off a firestorm with his response to Trump rally comedian's Puerto Rico comments
The president appeared to refer to Trump supporters as “garbage,” although he and the White House said he misspoke and was referring to the comedian’s remarks.Top stories - NBC News - October 30 -
Reggaeton star Nicky Jam withdraws Trump endorsement over Puerto Rico joke
Reggaeton star Nicky Jam walked back his previous endorsement of former President Trump Wednesday in the wake of fallout over a poorly received joke at Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally on ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Aubrey Plaza calls out Tony Hinchcliffe's Puerto Rico joke from Trump rally
Actress Aubrey Plaza on Tuesday took aim at comedian Tony Hinchcliffe for calling Puerto Rico a “floating island of garbage” during a New York City rally for former President Trump on Sunday. “I ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Reggaeton star Nicky Jam walks back Trump endorsement over Puerto Rico 'garbage' comment
Nicky Jam, a Puerto Rican-Dominican singer who endorsed former President Donald Trump, has backtracked after comedian Tony Hinchcliffe referred to Puerto Rico as a “floating island of garbage” at ...Politics - NBC News - October 30 -
Here's why millions of Americans in Puerto Rico, other territories can't vote for president
As the 2024 election approaches, millions of American citizens who live in U.S. territories remain unable to vote for president.Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Nicky Jam withdraws endorsement of Donald Trump over comedian's 'garbage' comment about Puerto Rico
Puerto Rican reggaeton singer Nicky Jam has withdrawn his endorsement of Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election a month after appearing at a rally for the candidateEntertainment - ABC News - October 31 -
‘I feel robbed’: the millions of residents in US territories like Puerto Rico who can’t vote in presidential race
After a comedian at a Trump rally described Puerto Rico as ‘garbage’, old resentments were fired up, as residents say it’s unfair to be disfranchised in elections. Donald Trump’s Madison Square ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Trump stages garbage truck stunt in bid to turn tables over Puerto Rico backlash
Republican nominee in high-vis vest says ‘250 million Americans are not garbage’ as he capitalises on Biden gaffe. Dressing like a sanitation worker and, at one point, appearing in the cab of a ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Rogan says he warned comedian against Puerto Rico joke before NYC Trump rally
Podcaster Joe Rogan suggested Wednesday that he advised his comedian friend, Tony Hinchcliffe, against using a joke about Puerto Rico in his set ahead of former President Trump's recent rally at ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Puerto Rico governor's race is upended by a third party for the first time in 70 years
What's been a race between the pro-statehood and pro-commonwealth parties now includes a candidate from a new Alianza (alliance) coalition— and he's in 2nd place.Top stories - NBC News - October 31 -
Florida House GOP member becomes 100th sponsor of Puerto Rico Status Act
Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) signed on to the Puerto Rico Status Act this week, The Hill has learned, becoming the 100th sponsor of the bill. The legislation would authorize a federally sponsored ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
Rubio on Trump rally comedian's Puerto Rico comments: 'Tasteless, but it wasn’t Trump that said it’
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) on Sunday called racist comments about Puerto Rico made by a comedian at a Trump rally last week “tasteless,” but he also noted “it wasn't Trump that said it.” “A comedian ...Politics - The Hill - November 3 -
Jenniffer González of Puerto Rico's pro-statehood party edges ahead in gubernatorial election
Jenniffer González of Puerto Rico's pro-statehood New Progressive Party is leading polls in a historic gubernatorial election that could see her party secure a third consecutive term for the first ...World - ABC News - November 6 -
In Puerto Rico governor’s race, the statehood candidate who's pro-Trump edges ahead
Jenniffer González, Puerto Rico’s nonvoting member of Congress since 2016 and a Republican who supports Trump, is projected to win a historic gubernatorial election.Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
Young adults in Puerto Rico are struggling financially. Here's what that means and why some return
More than half of adults ages 18 to 29 in Puerto Rico are financially fragile compared to older generations on the island, and young adults in the U.S.Business - CNBC - November 10 -
Why I’m Voting
Editorial members reflect on their personal stakes in the 2024 electionTop stories - The New York Times - October 29 -
Puerto Rican voters weigh in on Trump rally backlash
Nearly half a million Puerto Ricans live in Pennsylvania, comprising nearly 4% of the population of the largest battleground state. Will insensitive comments made by a comedian at a recent Trump ...Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
Puerto Rican voters rise as key bloc in 2024
Puerto Rican voters have shot to center stage in national elections, marking a major shift for an electorate that was largely overlooked for a century. The voting bloc is at the center of national ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
‘I'm Going to Bluesky’ Is the New ‘I’m Moving to Canada’
Users frustrated with Elon Musk’s handling of X and closeness to president-elect Donald Trump are fleeing to Bluesky—an easier migration than leaving the US.Tech - Wired - November 15 -
I hate Trump, but I’m glad he won
My moral tastebuds, triggered for years by an increasingly priggish, intolerant — and, yes, racist — left, wanted to see Team Blue cut down to size.Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
Catcalls and being followed: why I’m scared to run
Natalie Bell regularly experiences abusive comments – especially now the nights have drawn in.Top stories - BBC News - November 16 -
Richard Flanagan: ‘I’m not sure that I will write again’
The Tasmanian novelist – whose latest book, Question 7, is up for both fiction and nonfiction prizes – on HG Wells, the TV adaptation of his Booker prize winner The Narrow Road to the Deep North… ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
I’m finally into ‘prepping’ and ready for the apocalypse | Eva Wiseman
Piles of loo paper, a years worth of tinned good and snake-proof boots. No wonder prepping has become a lifestyle choice . Prepping – I’m coming round to it. I’ve had Prepare, the old government ...World - The Guardian - November 17 -
David Nicholls: ‘I’m genuinely deathly at a dinner party’
The bestselling author on why he finds it easier to be funny on the page, being inspired by Sue Townsend and Victoria Wood, and his struggle with the ending of You Are Here. David Nicholls, 57, is ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
I’m single, retired and saved $2.3 million, but I’m still planning to take my Social Security early. Is that a stupid decision?
“If I take it now, my monthly distribution will be $2,500.”Business - MarketWatch - November 2 -
‘This election season has been tense’: I voted for Kamala Harris and my husband voted for Donald Trump. Should I tell him?
“We have a very respectful and, for the most part, happy and healthy marriage.”Business - MarketWatch - November 6 -
Rapper Young Thug sentenced to 15 years of probation in Georgia RICO case
Rapper Young Thug accepts plea deal in Georgia RICO case.Top stories - ABC News - November 1