I don’t have pet peeves. I have major, psychotic hatreds. — George Carlin, who died early this week at age 71; June 23
Texas to Supreme Court on historic gun ruling: bless your little hearts
By Ann Ivins Generally, a combination of ladylike reticence and consideration for the insecurities of my fellow bloggers prevents me from mentioning the great state which I call home. Extraordinary circumstances, however, […]
Obama drama, part I: shooting the messenger
by Rich Herschlag Senator Barack Obama’s recent comments regarding bitter Pennsylvanians clinging to guns and religion were personally offensive to me, even before I took the time to consider how spot on […]
What would we do without murder?
The fourth in our “Cult of Crime” series. (Pix by the one-and-only Weegee.) New York’s reputation as a tough city took a major hit in the summer of 2006 when it received […]
"The Wire"–the best show on television and a guide to American decline
By Martin Bosworth Last night saw the premiere of the final season of “The Wire,” HBO’s long-running drama that started out as a gritty look at the cat-and-mouse battle between overworked, underpaid […]
School, mall and workplace shootings: Why so many? No, why so few?
The second in our “Cult of Crime” series (Part 1: Foxy Knoxy and the case of the honorary Missing White Woman) Going Postal: Rage, Murder, and Rebellion by Mark Ames Soft Skull […]
