Sean Beaudoin compiles the dozen best people of the year—drawn from the avalanche of overall excellence we experienced as a culture. Also, their less impressive counterparts.
It’s Time for the GOP to Vote Some People Off Their Island
November 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Why the Grand Old Party should take a cue from “Survivor.”
The Demise of the Far-Right Conservative White Guy
November 10, 2012 by 120 Comments
It’s not that bad, guys.
Paul Ryan: “Obama is Declaring War on Religion”
November 5, 2012 by 3 Comments
Like the Crusades and other religious wars like it, our politics become complicit weapons of violence when the value of the spoils is held above the people they are meant to serve.
On Homophobia: The Elephant in the Room
November 2, 2012 by 7 Comments
Tom Gaultieri examines the ways in which homophobia, not the constitution, have historically dictated laws about homosexuality.
Where Are the Gays Who Stand Up for Gays?
November 1, 2012 by 10 Comments
Donald D’Haene wants to know: Where are the fearless members of the LGBTQ community?
Rape is God’s Way of Saying You Should Be Pregnant
October 25, 2012 by 51 Comments
Thaddeus Howze is disgusted with the GOP candidates who seem to justify rape as being part of God’s plan.
Joe Biden and Paul Ryan Outline Differences on Abortion in VP Debate
October 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Vice President and Congressman talked about fatherhood, life, and abortion in the debate in Danville, Kentucky.
The Objectification of Paul Ryan?
October 11, 2012 by 5 Comments
Really, Time Magazine? Beefcake photos of Paul Ryan released TODAY?
The Refugee and the 47 Percent
October 4, 2012 by 3 Comments
Geoff Kronik’s father was an immigrant and an Army veteran who bettered himself in any way he could, including the GI Bill, and that lands him squarely in the 47 Percent.
Video: Last Night’s SNL Campaign Spoof
September 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Newser reports that SNL premiered two new cast members last night in the roles of President Barack Obama and VP candidate Paul Ryan (Jay Pharaoh and Taran Killam, respectively), as well as Jason Sudeikis as Presidential candidate Mitt Romney. What did you think? Who nails it and who misses the mark?
Sexual Fantasies I Have About Various Republicans
September 1, 2012 by 2 Comments
If Mittens believed in divorce, and got rid of that woman he calls a wife, then he might actually have a shot at winning this election. Which I definitely don’t want him to do, so I guess that makes me a fan of Anne Romney.
Suggestions For the GOP Playlist
August 28, 2012 by 2 Comments
Elissa Schappell wants to help the GOP select a great convention playlist, since all their favorite musicians won’t have anything to do with them.
Is it Time For a Woman President?
August 27, 2012 by 47 Comments
Tom Matlack looks at the mess we’ve made of American politics and wonders if it isn’t time to step aside and elect a female president.
A History Lesson: Reagan, Ryan, Legitimate Rape, and the GOP’s Deteriorating Tea Party Endgame
August 21, 2012 by 11 Comments
Todd Akins and Paul Ryan’s 2011 bill has two GOP Congressmen cosponsoring legislation about what is or is not “legitimate rape”.
Rage’s Tom Morello Tells Paul Ryan He’s ‘Clueless’ About His Favorite Band
August 17, 2012 by 1 Comment
Cooper Fleishman reports on the comments made by Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello’s comments about Paul Ryan claiming Rage is his favorite band.
“My ex-wife knew, on some level, that I was gay, at the time we got married. We both were in such denial.”
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