The Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision — striking down bans on independent spending by unions, corporations, and individuals — continues to ripple through American politics, especially at the state level. A new […]
Moving furniture: a horror story
Previously… by Terry Hargrove I don’t care what he says, Steve’s sectional sofa bit me. Despite the injury to my hand, I was able to help him get the sectional sofa into […]
Nota Bene #117: Wake Up!
“Hollywood is so crooked that Mafia gangsters are entirely outclassed and don’t stand a chance. People in Hollywood are smarter. They have more sophisticated knowledge of money and deals and how to […]
Worst. Year. Ever.
What the hell is up with 2010? And will it ever end? This has been the worst year of my life. I guess those who were there to see the trainwreck that […]
Praise the Lord and pass the lube: Judge Walker sticks it to Prop Hate
By Ann Ivins Proposition 8 fails to advance any rational basis (italics mine) in singling out gay men and lesbians for denial of marriage license. Indeed, the evidence shows Proposition 8 does […]
The Honorable Republican woman
By Ann Ivins Being born a woman (albeit a “natural” and therefore conservatively acceptable one), the prospect of joining a club in which my functions would be limited to possible figurehead, full-time […]
The eye of the Tiger: does Woods have to choose between being a great golfer and a good human being?
Tiger Woods wrapped up the 2010 Open Championship at St. Andrews tied for 23rd and 13 strokes off the pace, “his worst finish at a major in which he completed 72 holes […]
The Honorable Republican from Texas
By Ann Ivins The Texas GOP platform for 2010 has been out for a while now. From my casual skimming of reviews and analyses, the general sense and direction of the party […]
Great moments in the history of traditional family values: Rush Limbaugh weds, Elton John sings for his supper
So, Rush Limbaugh just got married. Congrats, Rush – we wish you well. We wanted to note this momentous occasion because, as you know, Rush is a big proponent of family values, […]
What's it Thursday?
by Djerrid Hi everyone! Sorry for posting two days early last week. Now back to your regularly scheduled program.
Progressive Culture | Scholars & Rogues 