Tom Matlack is running for President on a platform to of Holy Emperor of the World.
The Pill And Patriarchy
February 18, 2012 By 133 Comments
Why Patriarchal Men Are Petrified of Birth Control — And Why It May Still Be a Battle 100 Years From Now.
Zero Moderates in Congress: Divided We Fall
December 15, 2011 By 5 Comments
“The real question before us is how we rediscover the commonalities that make us a great nation and not a divided people.”
To Protect, To Serve — Really!
November 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Ken Goldstein believes we can triumph through hard times, but only with leaders that are selfless and accountable.
Obama’s Speech Won’t Matter Because He’s ‘Black’
September 7, 2011 By 16 Comments
Andrew Cotto argues that there are some people for whom it does not matter what the president does or does not say; they only care about the color of his skin.
Tiger, Weiner, and JFK: A Conversation on Promiscuity
August 11, 2011 By 10 Comments
Tom Matlack and Slade Sohmer discuss sex addiction and the should-be ramifications for in-office philanderers.
The 10 at 10
August 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
No one likes congress, unemployment drops, and the rent really is too damn high.
Ian Murphy on Scott Walker, American Democracy, and Running for Congress
April 9, 2011 By 1 Comment
We sat down with Murphy to discuss the impact of corporate greed, citizens’ access to politicians, and where he sees his campaign going in the month before the election.
March Madness Hits Congress
March 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In a country where politicians are only becoming more removed from their constituents, isn’t it good to see these guys fooling around, giving us all something we can relate to?
NASCAR Is More Important Than Women’s Health
February 24, 2011 By 7 Comments
Last Friday, the House voted to cut federal funding for Planned Parenthood. And they also voted to keep giving money to race cars.
The 10 at 10: December 22
December 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
DADT is signed into law, grandma reads 50 Cent’s tweets, and students in hot water over candy canes: the 10 at 10.
The 10 at 10: December 16
December 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Everything you need to know to start your Thursday.
Half of Our Congressmen Are Millionaires
November 19, 2010 By 3 Comments
Last year was a good year for approximately 261 Americans.
Texas House Candidate Advocates Violent Overthrow of Government
October 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
“Our nation was founded on violence; the option is on the table,” he said, readjusting the rifle slung over his shoulder.
The News—U.S. Flexes Tariff Powers over China, Korea Negotiates Itself into a Spat, Actor Tony Curtis Dies
September 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Congress Approves Higher Tariff Powers Over China The White House bulked up its tariff muscle over China yesterday afternoon when the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Trade Sanctions Bill in an overwhelming vote of 348-79. The bill is meant to be a warning to China and other countries with undervalued currencies. Obama yesterday in a [...]
Man of the Day: Stephen Colbert
September 23, 2010 By 1 Comment
Congress has a long and storied history of inviting celebrities to testify. Remember Sesame Street’s Elmo on music education? Now Stephen Colbert is stepping up to the plate. He will testify tomorrow morning (in character, no less) in front of a house subcommittee about the issues facing immigrant farm workers. He will be joined by United Farm [...]
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“When I was in a men’s group in 1972, I distinctly remember feeling edgy when we would hug.”
“My son and daughter keep reminding me that things are changing.” The times they are a changin’ (comment and Marco Magnani video cover of Bob Dylan song.)