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[Your rage at Trump is justified]( Your rage at Trump is justified: Don’t let scolds like the New York Times shame you for it Mary Elizabeth Williams [Moral cowardice and the media]( Mainstream media’s moral cowardice: Time for the Times (and everyone else) to stand against evil Chauncey DeVega --------------------------------------------------------------- [Is Nancy Pelosi’s grip on power waning?]( Is the Nancy Pelosi era coming to a close? At least 20 Democrats running for the House oppose her Clarrie Feinstein --------------------------------------------------------------- [“National Enquirer” colludes with Trump]( The broadening criminal case against Michael Cohen just got a lot worse for Donald Trump Matthew Rozsa --------------------------------------------------------------- [Trump’s incompetence: Secret weapon?]( Donald Trump’s staggering incompetence: Is this terrifying bumbler the GOP’s secret weapon? Heather Digby Parton --------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- [Obama adviser on how to dismantle Republicans]( The Republican Party as we once knew it is dead, says the former Senior Advisor to President Obama and co-host of the hit politics podcast “Pod Save America,” Dan Pfeiffer. Pfeiffer joined Salon’s Amanda Marcotte to break down his new book, “Yes We (Still) Can: Politics in the Age of Obama, Twitter, and Trump.” In it, he reflects on the lessons he learned while working in the Obama White House. Watch the video above to hear why he calls the new message of the Republican Party “absurd.” And watch the [full interview ]( for Pfeiffer’s take on child separation at the border, the explosion of Fox News and why understanding the internet is key to understanding how politics today works. [Why Apu hasn’t had a line in three years]( “The Simpsons” longtime writer and producer, Mike Reiss, explains why and how the show handled criticism of the character Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, the Indian Kwik-E-Mart owner voiced by white actor Hank Azaria. Controversy surrounding Apu was re-ignited recently when a documentary created by comedian Hari Kondabolu,“The Problem with Apu,” addressed how the Apu’s portrayal is racist. “We addressed it on the show two years before him. We knew there was a problem,” Reiss told Salon’s Amanda Marcotte. “For three years, Apu hasn’t had a line in “The Simpsons.” And there was even an episode that addressed the offensive nature of the character.” Reiss goes on to explain how handling Apu is still “an ongoing problem.” “It's not cut and dry,” Reiss said. “It's not like the public is 100 percent against Apu.” Reiss’s new book “Springfield Confidential: Jokes, Secrets, and Outright Lies from a Lifetime Writing for The Simpsons,” is a behind-the-scenes look at the Simpsons characters and explains how the writers’ room has evolved over 29 seasons. Click [here]( to hear more about the book and watch the video above to learn more about the decision to “bench” Apu from the show. Tune in for SalonTV's live shows, ["Salon Talks"]( and ["Salon Stage"]( , daily at noon ET / 9 a.m. PT and 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT, streaming live on [Salon]( , [Facebook]( and [Periscope]( . --------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- [“Fox News” says “these aren’t our kids”]( “These aren’t our kids!”: Fox News’ defense of family separation called out by Geraldo Rivera Matthew Rozsa --------------------------------------------------------------- [Intelligent cynics in the age of Trump]( Don’t worry, be cynical: Why the fear of a nation of critical skeptics is overblown Sophia A. McClennen --------------------------------------------------------------- [Finally clean up & organize your email]( Get your inbox back under control with this app Salon Marketplace --------------------------------------------------------------- [Colbert is not a fan of Melania’s jacket]( Stephen Colbert blasts Melania’s jacket: “This is one message she did not steal from Michelle Obama” Rachel Leah --------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- [How Michael K. Williams masters acting]( While reflecting on his acting process, Emmy-nominated actor Michael K. Williams shared with SalonTV how playing Omar on HBO’s “The Wire,” which ended a decade ago, had a long-lasting impact on his career as an actor. “Omar was in my DNA,” Williams told Salon’s D. Watkins on “Salon Talks.” During the span of the eight year run of “The Wire,” Williams’ didn’t realize the toll the character was taking on him. “I was like, oh, wait, I'm in the deep end of the pool emotionally speaking in character building,” he said. “That character still stayed with me.” For Williams, exploring the ugly side of characters, has become a career choice. “I try to not get in my own way and be honest and ugly and show that ugliness. Hopefully someone will see that and find redemption,” Williams said. As far as honing his craft, Williams explains how he benefits from going deep into himself to find characters. “I'm tapping my subconscious,” he said. “I ask for the truth about a character to come to me—in that my psyche gets put aside. It helps me to consciously make a decision to get out of my way.” Check out the [full interview]( to learn more about Williams’ latest role, Scatter, in the new film “SuperFly” and why he’s getting involved in mass incarceration reform in a big way. Tune in for SalonTV's live shows, ["Salon Talks"]( and ["Salon Stage"]( , daily at noon ET / 9 a.m. PT and 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT, streaming live on [Salon]( , [Facebook]( and [Periscope]( . [Taye Diggs]( Actor Taye Diggs returns to his favorite movie genre, romantic comedy, in Netflix’s new film "Set It Up.” He joined “Salon Talks” to discuss how he prepared for his character, Rick, a total jerk, and a big departure from his sweet spot playing the likeable love interest on screen. “Set It Up,” which feels like a throwback to rom-coms of the 2000s, centers around a romance between Diggs’ character and Liu, who also plays an uptight executive. Their relationship is masterfully designed by their overworked assistants. "I've been lucky to be in this business for a minute and I've been a part of stories that have been re-used. This is a refreshingly original idea," Diggs told Salon’s Rachel Leah. "That's why playing that character was so great,” Diggs added, “because I got to be the person that I'm afraid to be in real life.” The “Rent” and "Private Practice" star has a slew of other projects in the works. He's starring in a new football-centered sitcom called "All American," out this fall on CW, is directing for the stage, and is in the process of publishing his third children's book, which centers on his personal experiences of co-parenting after divorce. Watch the full interview above to hear Diggs open up about having tough conversations with his son, the changing landscape of TV and Hollywood, and his take on the #MeToo movement. 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Texas open-carry groups to rally near Santa Fe mass-shooting site Amanda Marcotte --------------------------------------------------------------- [Government to ease migrant prosecutions]( Border Patrol to stop referring migrant parents crossing border with kids for prosecution: report Rachel Leah --------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- [Get it on Google Play]( [Help]( | [Advertising Information]( Copyright ©2018 Salon Media Group, Inc. Reproduction of material from any Salon pages without written permission is strictly prohibited. SALON© is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as a trademark of Salon Media Group Inc. This email was sent to {EMAIL} [why did I get this?]( [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences]( Salon Media Group, Inc. · Market Street · San Francisco, CALIFORNIA 94102 · USA