Boomers Beware: How Do You Want to Be Remembered?

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Jake DiMare throws down harsh criticisms and strong recommendations to those Americans born between 1945 and 1964.

Barney Frank: The Last Good Man Leaves Congress

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New York Magazine’s interview with retiring Congressman Barney Frank is the most fun interview you will read today.

Deadbeat Congressman Joe Walsh Thinks Wounded Vets Are A Joke

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Jake DiMare thinks a wounded Iraq war veteran will make a better leader than a deadbeat dad.

Republican House of Scandal, A Year of Republican Hypocrisy

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Jake DiMare wonders when John Boehner and his cohorts will drop the sanctimonious act, shut the hell up, and get to work.

I’ve Been Talking to God …

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Tom Matlack is running for President on a platform to of Holy Emperor of the World.

The Pill And Patriarchy

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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

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“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!

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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’

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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

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Tom Matlack and Slade Sohmer discuss sex addiction and the should-be ramifications for in-office philanderers.

The 10 at 10

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Everything you need to know to start your Thursday.