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On February 22, 2012, Blow referred to presidential candidate [[Mitt Romney|Mitt Romney's]] "magic underwear", an apparent reference to the [[Temple Garment]], in response to a comment by Romney about two parent households.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2012/02/charles-blow-mitt-romney-mormon-underwear-twitter.html|title=Charles Blow Is Sorry for Mentioning Mitt Romney's 'Magic Underwear'|last=|first=|date=|website=New York Magazine|publisher=|access-date=2016-09-13}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeedpolitics/no-comment-from-the-times-on-columnists-mormo?utm_term=.iwOExP1XJ#.wtGdnkNxb|title=Times Columnist Apologizes For Mormon Jab [UPDATED]|last=|first=|date=|website=BuzzFeed News|publisher=|access-date=2016-09-13}}</ref> The comment was criticized as insensitive to [[Mormons]]. In response, Romney joked that "I guess we’re finding out for the first time that the media is somewhat biased."<ref name=":0" /> Blow later apologized.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mediaite.com/online/ny-times-charles-blow-apologizes-for-magic-underwear-comment/|title=NY Times’ Charles Blow Apologizes For ‘Magic Underwear’ Comment|last=|first=|date=|website=Mediaite|publisher=|access-date=2016-09-13}}</ref> |
On February 22, 2012, Blow referred to presidential candidate [[Mitt Romney|Mitt Romney's]] "magic underwear", an apparent reference to the [[Temple Garment]], in response to a comment by Romney about two parent households.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2012/02/charles-blow-mitt-romney-mormon-underwear-twitter.html|title=Charles Blow Is Sorry for Mentioning Mitt Romney's 'Magic Underwear'|last=|first=|date=|website=New York Magazine|publisher=|access-date=2016-09-13}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeedpolitics/no-comment-from-the-times-on-columnists-mormo?utm_term=.iwOExP1XJ#.wtGdnkNxb|title=Times Columnist Apologizes For Mormon Jab [UPDATED]|last=|first=|date=|website=BuzzFeed News|publisher=|access-date=2016-09-13}}</ref> The comment was criticized as insensitive to [[Mormons]]. In response, Romney joked that "I guess we’re finding out for the first time that the media is somewhat biased."<ref name=":0" /> Blow later apologized.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mediaite.com/online/ny-times-charles-blow-apologizes-for-magic-underwear-comment/|title=NY Times’ Charles Blow Apologizes For ‘Magic Underwear’ Comment|last=|first=|date=|website=Mediaite|publisher=|access-date=2016-09-13}}</ref> |
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In 2014, Blow published the book-length memoir entitled ''Fire Shut Up in My Bones''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/sexualitytoday/201409/charles-blow-pain-sex-abuse-and-bisexuality |title=Charles Blow: "Up From Pain," Sex Abuse, and Bisexuality |publisher=psychologytoday.com |accessdate=February 27, 2017}}</ref> |
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In 2014, he published a memoir entitled ''Fire Shut Up in My Bones.'' |
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In August 2016, while appearing on CNN with [[Donald Trump presidential campaign, 2016|Donald Trump presidential campaign]] delegate Bruce Levell, Blow called Trump a "bigot" and said that anyone who supported Trump is "a part of the bigotry itself."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.motherjones.com/media/2016/08/charles-m-blow-donald-trump-bigot|title="Donald Trump Is a Bigot. There's No Other Way to Get Around It."|last=Oh|first=Inae|date=2016-08-23|website=Mother Jones|publisher=|access-date=2016-09-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.salon.com/2016/08/24/youre-supporting-a-bigot-that-makes-you-part-of-the-bigotry-charles-blows-master-class-in-cutting-through-trump-hackery/|title=" |
In August 2016, while appearing on CNN with [[Donald Trump presidential campaign, 2016|Donald Trump presidential campaign]] delegate Bruce Levell, Blow called Trump a "bigot" and said that anyone who supported Trump is "a part of the bigotry itself."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.motherjones.com/media/2016/08/charles-m-blow-donald-trump-bigot|title="Donald Trump Is a Bigot. There's No Other Way to Get Around It."|last=Oh|first=Inae|date=2016-08-23|website=Mother Jones|publisher=|access-date=2016-09-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.salon.com/2016/08/24/youre-supporting-a-bigot-that-makes-you-part-of-the-bigotry-charles-blows-master-class-in-cutting-through-trump-hackery/|title="You're supporting a bigot. That makes you part of the bigotry." Charles Blow’s master class in cutting through Trump hackery|last=DeVega|first=Chauncey|website=Salon|access-date=2016-09-13}}</ref> |
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In February 2017, Blow had a heated exchange with political commentator [[Kayleigh McEnany]] on CNN's show, ''[[CNN Tonight with Don Lemon]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/1702/16/cnnt.01.html |title=Transcripts: CNN Tonight |publisher=cnn.com |accessdate=February 25, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dailykos.com/story/2017/2/17/1634876/--Don-t-touch-me-Panelist-blows-up-on-Trump-supporter-s-microaggression-on-CNN |title='Don't touch me': Panelist blows up on Trump supporter's microaggression on CNN |publisher=[[Daily Kos|dailykos.com]] |accessdate=February 25, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.theroot.com/nyt-columnist-charles-blow-is-not-your-negro-and-he-s-1792477269 |title=NYT Columnist Charles Blow Is Not Your Negro and He's Not Here for Trump Shade, Ever |publisher=theroot.com |accessdate=February 27, 2017}}</ref> |
In February 2017, Blow had a heated exchange with political commentator [[Kayleigh McEnany]] on CNN's show, ''[[CNN Tonight with Don Lemon]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/1702/16/cnnt.01.html |title=Transcripts: CNN Tonight |publisher=cnn.com |accessdate=February 25, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dailykos.com/story/2017/2/17/1634876/--Don-t-touch-me-Panelist-blows-up-on-Trump-supporter-s-microaggression-on-CNN |title='Don't touch me': Panelist blows up on Trump supporter's microaggression on CNN |publisher=[[Daily Kos|dailykos.com]] |accessdate=February 25, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.theroot.com/nyt-columnist-charles-blow-is-not-your-negro-and-he-s-1792477269 |title=NYT Columnist Charles Blow Is Not Your Negro and He's Not Here for Trump Shade, Ever |publisher=theroot.com |accessdate=February 27, 2017}}</ref> |
Revision as of 11:00, 27 February 2017
Charles M. Blow | |
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Born | Charles McRay Blow August 11, 1970 |
Occupation(s) | Journalist, columnist, writer |
Employer | The New York Times |
Spouse | Divorced |
Children | 3 |
Charles McRay Blow (born August 11, 1970) is an American journalist, commentator, and current visual op-ed columnist for The New York Times.
Life and career
Blow was born and raised in Gibsland, Louisiana.[1][2] He graduated magna cum laude from Grambling State University, with a bachelor's degree in mass communication.[3] He has worked as a graphics director and art director for The New York Times and National Geographic.
In April 2008, he began writing a column in The New York Times, featuring charts as a form of liberal opinion journalism. His column originally appeared biweekly on Saturdays. In May 2009, it became a weekly feature and twice weekly in December 2012. As of May 2014, it appears every Monday and Thursday.[3]
Blow often appears on CNN and MSNBC.
On February 22, 2012, Blow referred to presidential candidate Mitt Romney's "magic underwear", an apparent reference to the Temple Garment, in response to a comment by Romney about two parent households.[4][5] The comment was criticized as insensitive to Mormons. In response, Romney joked that "I guess we’re finding out for the first time that the media is somewhat biased."[5] Blow later apologized.[5][6]
In 2014, Blow published the book-length memoir entitled Fire Shut Up in My Bones.[7]
In August 2016, while appearing on CNN with Donald Trump presidential campaign delegate Bruce Levell, Blow called Trump a "bigot" and said that anyone who supported Trump is "a part of the bigotry itself."[8][9]
In February 2017, Blow had a heated exchange with political commentator Kayleigh McEnany on CNN's show, CNN Tonight with Don Lemon.[10][11][12]
Personal
Blow lives in the New York City borough of Brooklyn, New York, with his three children.[13][3] His eldest son attends Yale University[14] and his twins attend Middlebury College and Columbia University. In 2014, Blow came out publicly as bisexual.[15][16]
See also
References
- ^ "Charles M. Blow". Media Makers. Retrieved November 24, 2016.
- ^ Lamb, Brian (March 15, 2011). "Q & A: interview transcript Charles M. Blow". C-SPAN. Retrieved May 4, 2013.
- ^ a b c "Tiger happenings" (PDF). gram.edu. Grambling University. Retrieved November 24, 2016.
- ^ "Charles Blow Is Sorry for Mentioning Mitt Romney's 'Magic Underwear'". New York Magazine. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Times Columnist Apologizes For Mormon Jab [UPDATED]". BuzzFeed News. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
- ^ "NY Times' Charles Blow Apologizes For 'Magic Underwear' Comment". Mediaite. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
- ^ "Charles Blow: "Up From Pain," Sex Abuse, and Bisexuality". psychologytoday.com. Retrieved February 27, 2017.
- ^ Oh, Inae (August 23, 2016). ""Donald Trump Is a Bigot. There's No Other Way to Get Around It."". Mother Jones. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
- ^ DeVega, Chauncey. ""You're supporting a bigot. That makes you part of the bigotry." Charles Blow's master class in cutting through Trump hackery". Salon. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
- ^ "Transcripts: CNN Tonight". cnn.com. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ^ "'Don't touch me': Panelist blows up on Trump supporter's microaggression on CNN". dailykos.com. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
- ^ "NYT Columnist Charles Blow Is Not Your Negro and He's Not Here for Trump Shade, Ever". theroot.com. Retrieved February 27, 2017.
- ^ Lamb, Brian (March 15, 2011). "Q & A: interview transcript Charles M. Blow". C-SPAN. Retrieved July 18, 2012.
- ^ Blow, Charles (January 26, 2015). "At Yale, the Police Detained My Son". The New York Times. Retrieved January 26, 2015.
- ^ "NY Times' Charles M. Blow Writes on Being Bisexual in New Book". Eurweb.com. September 3, 2014.
- ^ "New York Times Columnist Charles Blow On Revealing He's Bisexual In His New Book". The Huffington Post. September 26, 2014.
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