“It looks like you were expecting someone else.”
Surprise! Kid President Shows Up for a White House April Fool’s Joke (Video)
April 4, 2013 by 1 Comment
A Critical Need for A Narrative About National Peace
March 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Anup Samanta explains how lacking a “narrative about national peace” leads to complacency.
Will Mali Become the United States Next War Zone?
February 22, 2013 by 1 Comment
The White House notified Congress today that the President has sent US military personnel to Niger.
General John Allen Cleared of Wrongdoing in Tampa Socialite Case
January 23, 2013 by 3 Comments
The Pentagon’s inspector general has found nothing to point to conduct unbecoming an officer in Gen. Allen’s email communications with a Tampa socialite.
North Korea Has “New Generation of Powerful Rocket”
January 18, 2013 by 2 Comments
These new mobile missiles have caught the attention of Washington and intelligence agencies in the West, and they are worried.
Why Are Some People Calling For Piers Morgan to Be Deported?
December 26, 2012 by 16 Comments
Petitions both for and against deporting the controversial talk show host are raising questions about who the U.S. Constitution applies to.
“The Clock is Dick-Dick-Dicking”
October 19, 2012 by 1 Comment
Merv Kaufman reviews Thomas Mallon’s novel “Watergate.”
Returned Badges, Presidential Opposition: Backlash to the Boy Scouts’ Anti-Gay Policies
August 14, 2012 by 9 Comments
The Boy Scouts continues its policy of banning openly gay scouts, leaders and even the children of gay parents.
The Hair Touch Heard ‘Round the World
May 25, 2012 by 18 Comments
Amie Lee explains how the photo of President Obama being patted on the head by a little boy evoked deep feelings about the way strangers have always wanted to touch her bi-racial children’s hair.
Fashion Foul: The Sports Guy Goes Tieless to Meet President Obama
March 3, 2012 by 10 Comments
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.
Obama Appoints Kevin McCallister
December 17, 2011 by 3 Comments
“Several unnamed White House officials have confirmed that President Obama has appointed fellow Chicagoan, Kevin McCallister, as Special Consultant to the Secret Service’s detail.” By Katharine Gingrich
The 10 at 10
July 20, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The White House supports overturning the Defense of Marriage Act, News Corp. may soon operate without Murdoch, and the debate rages over whether birth control should be free.
Culture: @Common at the White House
May 11, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Under a cloud of controversy, Chicago’s own Common sits down to entertain a White House crowd.
Long Putters Are Like Gay Marriage
May 3, 2011 by 1 Comment
Whenever you qualify a statement with “I don’t want this to sound trivial,” it’s always going to sound trivial.
The 10 at 10
April 4, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Stephen Colbert sings ‘Friday,’ Obama is coming back, and Southwest has sunroofs.
How Many Staffers Does It Take to Make Christmas at the White House?
December 8, 2010 by Leave a Comment
It took a slew of volunteers four days to set up an enormous Douglas fir in the White House’s Blue Room. The Christmas cheer, of course, won’t spread to Obama’s critics.
“You have reminded me how much I love men!”
These are comments by bobbt, Patty, and Michael Cusden on the post “What Dads Really Want For Father’s Day”.