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White House Correspondents' Dinner
April 29, 2022
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Washington Suits Up for the White House Correspondents’ Superspreader Event
The annual gala celebrating the sleazy relationship between Beltway power brokers and reporters is back—and the discourse surrounding it is dumber than ever.
February 3, 2017
It’s too late for the media to take a stand against the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
May 3, 2016
For Public Figures, Being Black and “Being Black” Are Two Different Things
When Larry Wilmore called President Obama "my n—" at this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner, it was a powerful moment of connection.
April 13, 2016
Trump is still feeling that time Barack Obama burned the hell out of him.
February 29, 2016
Marco Rubio needs to study insult comedy from a master, President Obama.
April 29, 2013
Conan O'Brien’s WHCD Jokes Were A Missed Opportunity
The comedian couldn't help making himself, not the media, the butt of his jokes
February 20, 2013
Half-Court Press
The White House Pool Should Put Its Money Where Its Mouth Is

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