When the Iraq war began, embedded photographers were allowed to take pictures of almost everything, but slowly, the military began telling photographers what they weren’t allowed to photograph. Hospitals, morgues, wounded soldiers, and IED scenes were all eventually declared off-limits.
Archives for 2010
Throw the Bums Out Again?
We get to pick who governs us. If someone’s not doing a good job, just wait until the next election and vote them out. But is this really the way forward?
Study of the Day: Political Disagreement and Income Inequality Are Friends
We finally discovered why Republicans and Democrats hate each other. It’s because the rent actually is too damn high.
Good News, President Stewart
In the aftermath of the Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear, it seems Jon Stewart would fare better than his fake-nemesis, Stephen Colbert, if the two were to ever run for president.
Weighing In on the Rally
A baby-boom republican and a 20-something progressive offer two different—but altogether reasonable and sane—reactions to the Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear.
The Prostitute Who (Almost) Saved My Relationship
A few weeks into a relationship, Evan Jacobs was obsessed. Not with his new girlfriend—with his plan to pay for sex in Amsterdam.
Complicated
You’re trying to be cool, you look like a fool to me… Avril Lavigne The original title for this blog post was, “I’m really not a douche”. I know the title may be hard for many of you to believe, but its true. I really am a good guy. I come off edgey at times…
Ones and Zeroes: Public Dining Without the People
Do you hate the sound of strangers slurping down grub, gasping for air as they cram half-pound slabs of hamburger into their maws?
The Faith of a Wimp
In Tom Matlack’s last column, “Questioning My Faith,” he declined to choose a particular religion. One reader thinks that makes him a wimp. Here, they talk it out.
Man of the Day: Daniel Ben-Horin
Like many of this generation’s most successful businessmen, Daniel Ben-Horin foresaw the Internet tech boom.
A Halloween Primer: Egg Protection and Michael McDonald
“It would cost millions of dollars to develop a nontoxic bomb for vandals that would be as insidiously effective as the ordinary chicken egg.”
No More Catcalls?
Lawmakers in New York are considering banning catcalls from the city’s streets.
John H. Finley IV on Fox 25 in Boston
John H. Finley IV is a gay Episcopal priest who founded the Epiphany School in Dorchester, Massachusetts.
Study of the Day: Straight British Men Kiss Each Other
Glenn Beck has another reason to hate soccer.
Man of the Day: Bill Abrams
“We help the very poorest women—people living on less than a dollar a day—become self-sufficient.”
Study of the Day: Republicans Have More Friends
Something to consider this midterm election season: your choice in political party may be more influenced by your subconscious than you think.