by Michael James Hawk When is a Work of art truly original? Put another way: when is a Work not derivative of someone else’s work?
The Compleat Scrogues' Guide to Women, inaugural edition: my pal Hill
By Ann Ivins As the leading producer of estrogen around this here blog, I have at last succumbed to the pressure of popular demand, the necessity for a woman’s voice in this […]
Will Obama win because he's neither old, nor a girl?
by JS O’Brien Drake Bennett’s piece in the Boston Globe provides a fascinating look at stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination, and how they differ between race and gender. He also suggests that age may […]
Porn stars must present their papers
By Martin Bosworth Future movie auteurs in the vein of Seymore Butts, take note: In order to produce your next penetrating panoply of puerile pleasure, you need to provide a complete list […]
Recent statements from morons
I understand the embarrassment that it caused the party. I will work diligently to make sure that these things don’t happen again. — John Irish, chair of the Lucas County (Ohio) Democratic […]
Moonves calls Rather’s remarks sexist, but who’s the real sexist here?
So, CBS CEO Les Moonves thinks Dan Rather’s comments about Katie Couric are sexist, huh? CBS Corp. Chief Executive Leslie Moonves shot back at former CBS news anchor Dan Rather today, saying […]