November 6, 2024

Sorry: California, a Free State, Apologizes for Slavery as Newsom Signs Reparations Bills

Office of the Governor California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a series of “reparations” bills on Thursday, including a formal apology for slavery, even though the state entered the Union as a free state in 1850. The apology reads, in part: Whereas, Well after California entered the Union and declared itself a free state outlawing

‘Selling Sunset’ star apologizes for claiming to own desert town after resident backlash

“Selling Sunset” newbie Alanna Gold has some apologizing to do. On Tuesday, Gold walked back claims that she and her husband were the owners of Pioneertown in San Bernardino, Calif., after facing backlash from its residents. “I want to reach out to personally say I am so deeply sorry for the confusion I have caused,” […]

Dear Abby apologizes for previous advice: ‘I could have done better’

DEAR READERS: On Dec. 6, I published a letter from “Lost in Louisiana,” whose daughter’s fiancĂ© canceled their wedding three days prior to the event “because she’s bisexual.” The parent was worried about her daughter’s new choices in female partners and upset that she had lied, and requested her daughter not bring these women around. […]

Britney Spears apologizes to ex Justin Timberlake over memoir: ‘I am in love’ with his song ‘Selfish’

She’s tired of the media circus. Pop icon Britney Spears issued an apology to ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake on Sunday after she made several claims about the “Cry Me a River” singer in her memoir, “The Woman in Me.” “I wanna apologize for some of the things I wrote about in my book. If I offended […]

David DePape weeps on stand, apologizes to Paul Pelosi for hammer attack

The man accused of brutally attacking former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer apologized in court Tuesday, while describing conspiracy theories about why he went to the couple’s San Francisco home to end what he viewed as government corruption.  In remarks that lasted more than an hour, a tearful David DePape explained how […]

Boebert, caught on video, apologizes for inappropriate behavior at ‘Beetlejuice’ show

Footage, widely circulated on social media, shows Lauren Boebert vaping, blowing smoke into the air, dancing in her seat, taking photos of the performance and giving ushers the middle finger while being escorted out of the theater. | Francis Chung/POLITICO Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert apologized after she and a male companion were ushered out of

White House Apologizes After Making Error About Deceased Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson

White House Apologizes After Making Error About Deceased Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson Bonnie Cash/UPI/Bloomberg via Getty Images President Joe Biden’s White House apologized after issuing a statement that contained an error about deceased former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson’s (D) family following his passing over the weekend. Richardson passed on Saturday at 75

Indiana Moms for Liberty Chapter Apologizes for Quoting Hitler in First Newsletter

Indiana Moms for Liberty Chapter Apologizes for Quoting Hitler in First NewsletterMoms for Liberty has worked to push anti-LGBTQ legislation nationwide. An Indiana chapter says its Hitler quote was meant to condemn “overreaching government.”Published Jun. 22, 2023 4:10PM ET Octavio Jones/Getty ImagesAn Indiana chapter of the right-wing group Moms for Liberty is walking back its decision to quote

Sacramento Bee Apologizes for Saying Charlie Kirk Called to ‘Lynch’ Transgenders

Gage Skidmore/Flickr The Sacramento Bee, a Northern California-based newspaper, has apologized for falsely claiming that Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk called to “lynch” transgenders. Charlie Kirk had been scheduled to speak at the University of California Davis on Tuesday when  Sacramento Bee opinion writer Hannah Holzer called the activist “another fascist” and said that

Maren Morris Apologizes on ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ for Country Music’s Relationship with Queer Community

Woke country music star Maren Morris used her recent guest appearance on RuPaul’s Drag Race to apologize for what she called the country music industry’s “relationship with LGBTQ+ members.” Morris addressed the group of drag queen contestants assembled for Friday’s episode of the reality competition series, which now airs on MTV. “Coming from country music and

Rep. Mike Rogers apologizes to Gaetz after tense confrontation on House floor: ‘I briefly lost my temper’

Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Ala., apologized to Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., on Sunday after appearing to lunge at him on the House floor during chaotic speaker votes on Friday evening.  “I regret that I briefly lost my temper on the House Floor Friday evening and appreciate Matt’s kind understanding,” Rogers tweeted on Sunday.  Rep. Mike Rogers […]

Balenciaga Apologizes for Creepy Photoshoot with Sexualized Teddy Bears and Child Porn Court Document

Luxury fashion company Balenciaga issued an apology Tuesday for their recent ad campaign, which used pictures sexualizing children as they posed with teddy bears wearing bondage uniforms. One of the pictures included a U.S. Supreme Court case, U.S. v. Williams, which criminalized child pornography. The portion shown in the picture cites another Supreme Court case

Youngkin apologizes for Pelosi attack comments

A statement from Youngkin provided through his office also condemned the violence and said it was a “personal note” between him and Pelosi. “My full intention on my comments was to categorically state that violence and the kind of violence that was perpetrated against Speaker Pelosi’s husband is not just unacceptable, it’s atrocious. And I

NY Judge Resigns, Apologizes For Wearing A Halloween Costume In 1988 Of ‘A Well-Known Public Figure Of Color’

A former New York administrative judge resigned and apologized Friday over a Halloween costume he wore in 1988 of “a well-known public figure of color,” according to a press release. Former administrative judge Craig Doran said he resigned as administrative judge for the Rochester region when a photo from a Halloween party reportedly was circulated.…

College Basketball Coach Apologizes for Telling Team to ‘Stay on the Plantation’

A college basketball coach is apologizing after using an analogy during a recent locker room talk in which he told his players that they needed to “stay on the plantation.” Creighton men’s basketball coach Greg McDermott made the comments following a tough loss to Xavier last week. McDermott apologized for the remarks in a statement…

Spin Class Instructor Apologizes for Cutting COVID-19 Vaccine Line

SoulCycle instructor Stacey Griffith publicly apologized on Monday for calling herself an “educator” in order to get the vaccine before more vulnerable Americans. SoulCycle instructor and social media influencer Stacey Griffith boasted about receiving the Moderna vaccine on January 29, in a now-deleted Instagram post. “VACCINE DAY! Step one of the Moderna magic,” she wrote…

Donald Trump Apologizes to Brett Kavanaugh Family for Ugly Confirmation Process.

President Donald Trump began Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s swearing-in ceremony by apologizing on behalf of America. “On behalf of the nation, I’d like to apologize to Brett and the entire Kavanaugh family for the terrible pain and suffering you’ve been forced to endure,” Trump said, acknowledging that his words were “unusual.” The president delivered remarks ahead […]

Facebook Apologizes for Censoring Declaration of Independence as ‘Hate Speech’

Facebook has apologized to a Texas newspaper after flagging a post containing text from the Declaration of Independence as “hate speech.” As Breitbart News reported Wednesday: Facebook removed an excerpt from the U.S. Declaration of Independence, claiming the text violated the social network’s policies on “hate speech.” The Liberty County Vindicator had been uploading the Declaration of […]

Samantha Bee apologizes for ‘unfiltered’ slam on Ivanka Trump while accepting ‘social change’ award.

Newly notorious comedian Samantha Bee told a crowd in Los Angeles on Thursday that the media focus should shift from the “one bad word” she uttered to describe Ivanka Trump to the nation’s treatment of immigrant children and families, a report said. Press access was revoked hours before the Television Academy event, which honored Bee’s […]

Stephen Colbert ‘apologizes’ to Trump, calls out CNN for ‘lies’

Stephen Colbert has been known to throw punches President Trump’s way with nightly monologues and headline skits that criticize the president and his administration. However, Thursday night the “Late Show” host did something he hasn’t done before: apologize. While discussing the popular “Roseanne” revival, which returned this week after a 20-year hiatus, Colbert stopped to admire the […]

Bannon Apologizes to Trump, Donald Trump Jr.

Stephen Bannon REUTERS/Carlo Allegri Steve Bannon’s quoted statements to Michael Wolff that were included in the book Fire and Fury set Washington ablaze and have the chattering classes chattering. The president has gone ballistic on “Sloppy Steve,” with a slew of angry tweets that make it clear the break between the two former allies is sharp […]

Mika: Hillary Clinton ‘Needs To Stop’ Talking About Sexual Harassment Unless Bill Apologizes ‘For Being A Sexual Harasser’

On Monday’s “Morning Joe,” co-host Mika Brzezinski absolutely trashed former President Bill Clinton in a scathing monologue about his alleged sexual predation: You guys, I’m sorry, but [long pause] I’m not sorry, actually. Hillary Clinton needs to stop. She needs to stop talking about this topic unless Bill Clinton wants to come forward and apologize […]

White House Apologizes To China For Trump 
 Again

The White House rushed in Monday to reassure China that the U.S. will uphold the “one China” policy and will not use Taiwan as leverage for negotiations, even as the incoming administration seems increasingly likely to adjust or suspend that policy. President-elect Donald Trump surprised and infuriated China by breaking away from several decades of diplomatic practice and protocol […]

Former Mexican president Vicente Fox apologizes for comments on Trump – WATCH

Among the many apocalyptic predictions about a Donald Trump presidency, perhaps the least effective have been warnings to American voters that foreign leaders will disrespect or even shun him.  Being told to follow the instructions of foreigners rarely carries a lot of weight in the heartland, no matter how much the elites worry about their […]

Ted Cruz Apologizes to ‘The Millions of New Yorkers Who Have Been Let Down by Liberal Politicians’

AP/David J. Phillip Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX)97%, whose attack on Donald Trump during Thursday’s Republican presidential debate in South Carolina for his “New York Values” drew a pointed response from the Manhattan-based GOP front runner, issued an apology to New Yorkers tonight. The apology, however, was not for using the term “New York Values,” but […]

Too little, too late? Obama finally apologizes for hospital bombing

President Obama apologized on Wednesday to Doctors Without Borders for the accidental bombing of the group’s hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan, over the weekend. Obama called Doctors Without Borders President Dr. Joanne Liu to “apologize and express his condolences for the [group’s] staff and patients who were killed when” the United States “accidentally struck” the facility, […]

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