While we’ve been fighting the War on Drugs, we’ve been leaving drug addicts behind. It’s time to change that. – When I was 21, my best friend died of a drug overdose. As far as his family and friends know, it was the first time he had tried heroin, although some of us knew that…
Woman Diagnosed With Cancer, Is Immediately Fired, The State of Our Union Is Strong
This story begs the question: how can we go about improving social mobility, bringing more people into the middle class, and closing the widening income gap when inhumane shit like this isn’t universally agreed upon as illegal, and requires the judgement of our flawless justice system?
George Carlin Was A Genius. This Ten Minute Video From 1999 Captures That Perfectly.
Honest words from one of comedy’s greatest minds.
RIP Pete Seeger – Folk Hero, American Icon, and Legendary Social Activist.
Before there was Bob Dylan, before there was Edward Snowden – there was Pete Seeger.
Why “Hang Obama For Treason” Sums Up The Tea Party’s Message
A Florida candidate for local office recently said President Obama should go “straight to the gallows”. Paul Blest on what he meant and why no one should be surprised.
Video From Ukraine Protests Show A Nation On The Brink of War
Ukrainian protests against the government have turned deadly. Here’s what you need to know. (Warning: video contains graphic content)
Uruguay’s President Drives An ’87 Beetle and Donates His Paycheck To Charity. Could He Save The International Left?
Jose Mujica has gone viral for his humble lifestyle and liberal reforms. Paul Blest on what the Uruguayan president’s popularity means for global leftists. —– President Jose Mujica is not your typical head of state. First off, Uruguay’s president is old – 78, to be exact, one year younger than Ronald Reagan when he left office.…
Woman Dares Councilman To Stone Her. Guess What Happens Next.
What would you do if someone justified discrimination against you through the Bible? Here’s how one woman handled it.
The Last Black President
Why would a high school teacher try to crush the dreams of a child? He doesn’t like Barack Obama.
Dennis Rodman Wasn’t Completely Wrong
Dennis Rodman went ballistic in a CNN interview about his exhibition in North Korea. Here’s three reasons why some of what he said made sense.
Making a Kramer Out of Melissa Harris-Perry
Why the media’s coverage of the Melissa Harris-Perry controversy wrongfully made her into a villain.
A Lack of Communication
A lot of problems in both DC and our lives can be fixed by simply talking to each other. I’ll be the first one to admit it: I have a constant need to be connected. These days, I scroll through Facebook and Twitter almost out of habit. I would say it’s because I have…
Unsolicited Advice for Bill de Blasio
The new most powerful mayor in America has a lot of expectations to live up to. Here’s a few more.
The Boys’ Club and Sexism in Politics
Sexism in politics is not a Republican problem—it’s everybody’s problem.
Vladimir Putin Is Not The ‘Public Relations Man of the Year’
Vladimir Putin has been praised this year for his work to promote a positive image of Russia. In reality, nothing has changed.
Political Correctness Is Not The Problem
The irony of free speech advocates who rail against political correctness? They’re railing against free speech.