Great American Day
This day embodied everything truly great and inspiring about the United States of America. The rule of law, equal opportunity, goofy optimism, goofier commercialism. Even though it also included lots …
Come gather 'round, people
No one knows how many people are in Washington for the inauguration (or even how to count them) but let’s just say, MANY. The pundits, a cynical lot, are tripping …
This land belongs to you and me, but the Inaugural concert belongs to HBO
A video of folk legend Pete Seeger and Bruce Springsteen singing Woody Guthrie’s socialist-tinged “The Land is Your Land,” was removed by the Google-owned service after HBO complained about its …
I heard there was going to be a big parade or something on Tuesday
According to the official inaugural website, Oklahoma groups marching in the Inaugural Parade are Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office and Union High School Air Force JROTC, though the latter story seems …
Beastly loathsome list
Who would you pick as the 50 most loathsome people in America last year? Saving us considerably in disgust and time, The Beast gets it about right with a list …
Community discussion on health care reform
All around the country Monday night, Americans will be coming together to discuss the coming changes to our health care system, and how we want to influence the degree and …
The Real Rick Warren
Here’s a story that reveal the real person inside Obama’s new BFF, Rick Warren. It’s gotta be more than donuts and a soul-less hug, Rick. Reach down and find that …
Progressive groups and activists condemn inaugural role for Rick Warren
People for the American Way … the sad truth is that this decision further elevates someone who has in recent weeks actively promoted legalized discrimination and denigrated the lives and …
Honeymoon over
Well, that was a brief hiatus, when I didn’t feel like crying or screaming every time I heard about the latest political news. The inauguration hasn’t even taken place yet, …