You Don't Have To Like Edward Snowden
Reporters have always been comfortable ignoring their sources’ motives. Now everybody else needs to get used to that. Via: @MiriamElder One of the most difficult features of the new news environment...
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In All Four Big Cases, Supreme Court's Decision Could Be Not To Decide
A procedural question about whether the right party is before the court could be a hurdle for the pending Supreme Court cases involving the Defense of Marriage Act, California’s Proposition 8,...
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The Congressional Odd Couple That Could Save Immigration Reform
Longtime friends Paul Ryan and Luis Gutierrez bonded over their morning workouts years ago, and have developed an important partnership on immigration reform. “Maybe there is a correlation between...
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WikiLeaks Spokesperson Says Group May Publish Snowden's Remaining Material
“I can’t go into any details.” Glenn Greenwald doubts it. (Updated) An empty passenger seat believed to be reserved by former U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden is seen on a plane to Cuba in...
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Fox News Made A Dave Chapelle Joke Come True (UPDATE)
Let’s hope Howard Kurtz takes a look at this one. Correction: This image is fake. This is OLD and FAKE. Source: imgur.com / via: reddit.com CORRECTION: The image is a fake. 6/24/2013.
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Supreme Court Punts Final Decision On Affirmative Action Policies
High court tells lower courts considering affirmative action programs that they must conclude that “no workable race-neutral alternatives would produce the educational benefits of diversity.” Via:...
View ArticleThe Anthony Weiner Story The New York Times Didn't Want You To See
Published. Then deleted. Update: Several hours after this story was posted the New York Times republished their story. On June 10, The New York Times inadvertently briefly posted an article on the...
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In The Year 2000, Hillary Clinton Hosted A Conference About Teens
Teens, guys. Teens. In the year 2000, the White House held a conference about teens. It was held on May 2, 2000. 'N Sync's No Strings Attached was the No. 1 album in America at the time. First Lady...
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Cory Booker: Domestic Surveillance "Stifles Innovation"
“The balance between privacy and security.” Via: Rich Schultz, File / AP Newark Mayor Cory Booker — a leading Democratic Party star and a front-runner for Senate seat from New Jersey — said he's glad...
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How Everyone Feels About Edward Snowden
Can’t we all agree? The Intelligence Community: Via: gifmovie.tumblr.com The CIA: Via: gifmovie.tumblr.com The National Security Agency: Via: whatshouldwecallme.tumblr.com Mainstream Democrats: Via:...
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LGBT Military Group Held Emergency Board Meeting To Discuss Leader's Ouster
The OutServe-SLDN board of directors held a Sunday night conference call to discuss the status of the organization and its leader, Allyson Robinson. Update: Saying she will continue to lead the...
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11 Interesting World War II-Era Cartoons By Dr. Seuss
Dr. Seuss, also known as Theodore Geisel, worked as the the chief editorial cartoonist for the left-leaning New York magazine PM from 1940 to 1942. (Published by PM Magazine: Dr. Seuss Collection, MSS...
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Texas Politician Believes Rape Kits Are A Form Of Abortion
It appears that Texas Republican Rep. Jodie Laubenberg is under the impression that rape kits performed on women in hospitals can prevent pregnancies. The Texas House of Representative Monday passed...
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Despite Immigration Reform Passing Key Senate Hurdle, Prospects Remain Dim
Bipartisan Senate majority may want to move towards final passage, but House Republicans aren’t in any mood to take up massive immigration bill. J. Scott Applewhite / AP WASHINGTON — Comprehensive...
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Protesters Prepare To Greet Obama On The Day Of His Big Climate Change Speech
The president tries to make good on his climate change promises in a big speech Tuesday. Keystone is not expected to be mentioned and protesters aren’t giving him a pass. But at the same time, they’re...
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Supreme Court Strikes Down Key Provision In Voting Rights Act
Chief Justice John Roberts throws the task of modernizing the law to Congress. Via: Charles Dharapak / AP WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court struck down a major provision of the Voting Rights Act on...
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Nobody In Congress Thinks They Can Fix The Voting Rights Act
Plagued by dysfunction, Republicans and Democrats alike admit little will be done to fix the landmark civil rights law. Supporters of the Voting Rights Act listen to speakers discussing today's...
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Ready For Hillary PAC Sells Creepy Merchandise
Somebody is a little too Ready for Hillary. Creepy Button Creepy T-Shirt Even Creepier T-Shirt Creepy Multi-Use Bag View Entire List ›
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The Most Important Vine Of The Supreme Court Ruling Today
It will bring a tear to your eye. First, play this song: Now watch broadcast interns run the Supreme Court decision out to reporters. Now just let that classic song of victory play. And appreciate...
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The Weather Channel Was The Only Channel To Air All Of President Obama's...
They went all out. President Barack Obama spoke about climate change at Georgetown University Tuesday afternoon and cable news channels largely ignored it. In fact, the only channel to carry the...
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