Ted Johnson

political editor at Deadline

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Senior Editor covering the intersection of politics and entertainment for Variety magazine and writer of its political website Wilshire & Washington

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The WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes are costing California billions of dollars. Could the governor and LA mayor help broker a fair deal between workers and studios?

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The WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes are costing California billions of dollars. Could the governor and LA mayor help broker a fair deal between workers and studios?

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The first day of Donald Trump's nominating convention was short on policy but long on a Dystopian view of America in 2016 — and there was no doubt about who was getting the blame.

Can the Trump Family Reality Show Unify the Republicans?

The first day of Donald Trump's nominating convention was short on policy but long on a Dystopian view of America in 2016 — and there was no doubt about who was getting the blame.

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Last week, North Carolina legalized discrimination against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people.

Gay Rights, Religion and Public Bathrooms

Last week, North Carolina legalized discrimination against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people.

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