Careful authors and journalists cultivate relationships with a wide variety of sources so as to avoid bad information or being led down an inaccurate path. Gossip columnists don't particularly care if the path is inaccurate, so long as it gets… — Ben Domenech Copy Share Image
One of the differences between what happens when an author and a gossip columnist sit down to write a book is that the former tends to make every effort at disguising and protecting their sources, while the latter doesn't particularly… — Ben Domenech Copy Share Image
In a healthy republic, there is a need for figures who understand that the presidency is not the be-all and end-all of the people. — Ben Domenech Copy Share Image
Much of the media failed to anticipate the potential Trump represented as a disruptive populist force, understand why his supporters trusted him, or offer… — Ben Domenech Copy Share Image
Engaging in a sycophantic way with any politician in the short term is tempting. It offers the lure of access and the promise of… — Ben Domenech Copy Share Image
When Barack Obama arrived in Washington, many in the media welcomed him with optimism as a historic figure focused on progressive change. But their… — Ben Domenech Copy Share Image
I think what it really means is a recognition that Donald Trump has the potential to take over the Republican Party and change it… — Ben Domenech Copy Share Image
Gawker thrived on embarrassment and shame, seeking to demolish not just celebrities or politicians but average random people whose sins it would expose for… — Ben Domenech Copy Share Image
And for those of us who have, you know, looked in sort of the established order of the political fray over the course of… — Ben Domenech Copy Share Image
It used to be you could just write vaguely conservative things while running a Starbucks - now, you can't. — Ben Domenech Copy Share Image
It is unhealthy to live in an environment where every aspect of our culture requires a great sort, where creative talents are for some… — Ben Domenech Copy Share Image
I will not apologize ever, for any reason, for publishing the views of people who don't make a living in politics about why they… — Ben Domenech Copy Share Image
The first time I watched 'The Magnificent Seven' on TV on a Sunday afternoon, I knew it was going to be a different kind… — Ben Domenech Copy Share Image
