Bush in Rehab

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Can George W. Bush’s presidency be redeemed? Greg Olear takes a closer look.

I’m Not Racist But …

Stephen Colbert, racism, institutionalized racism, racial prejudice, subtle racism

“Dr. Bill” Johnson II on institutionalized racism, and what it is—and isn’t—to be racist.

The 12 Best People of 2012

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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.

The End of Super PAC ‘Americans for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow’

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Talk show host Stephen Colbert donates almost $800,000 to Sandy relief, and others.

It’s a MAD Era of Humor, Satire, Stupidity and Stupidity

60 Years of MAD Magazine

Iconic magazine still relevant as it makes fun of itself and sixty years of pop culture

Legitimate Crepes: On the Use of Irony

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Irony doesn’t always have the intended effect.

Humorless Feminist Moment: No Rapey Jokes, Stephen Colbert

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Nothing makes me sadder than to have to defend Donald Trump. Nevertheless, a blogger’s work is never done, particularly when Stephen Colbert keeps making jokes that upset me. The Colbert Report Get More: Colbert Report Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,Video Archive  [Transcript of relevant bits: "Mr. Trump, I will write you a check for [...]

Fashion Foul: The Sports Guy Goes Tieless to Meet President Obama

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Jamie Reidy pens an open letter to America’s most influential sports columnist, Bill Simmons, in the wake of his recent interview with President Obama.

Oscars = Tuxedos

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Jamie Reidy smacks down the Good Men Project founder’s argument that men should be allowed to wear dresses to the Academy Awards.

Stephen Colbert Suspends Production For Presidential Run Based on GMP Endorsement

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Okay, not really. But here’s hoping. The show is strangely off the air.

GMP Endorses Stephen Colbert for President

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He’s just the right man for the job.

Does Humor Have a Liberal Bias?

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Lori Day meditates on the exclusivity of the left in mainstream political comedy.

The 10 at 10

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Libyan rebels take over Tripoli, Plaxico Burress returns to football, and Stephen Colbert’s PAC satirizes PACs.

Can Women Do What Men Do?

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Graham Phoenix counters the ‘equality’ of Gloria Steinem.

#musicmonday: everybody wants to rule the world [free MP3 downloads, UPDATED]

If you can’t find a free MP3 to download on this list, you must stick to either jazz or opera.

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Politicians could become avatars, Colbert defends Planned Parenthood, and dictators are terrible authors.