Joe Conason: The Private Lives of Bill and Hillary
Jun 1, 2006 "Of all possible explanations for the mainstream media's preoccupation with the Clinton marriage, the most innocuous is nostalgia for a better time, when we were able to worry less about war, corruption, catastrophe and incompetence, and more about sex."Molly Ivins: Iran Badge Fabricator Goes to Washington
Jun 1, 2006 Amir Taheri wrote the bogus Op-Ed claiming that Iran has a law requiring Jews to wear yellow badges. But on Tuesday, he was invited to the White House along with other "experts" to give Bush their "honest opinions." With advice like that, our war in Iran will be a slam-dunk.
Global Warming? Better Figure Out How to Live With It
Jun 1, 2006 Many climate scientists now see global warming as inevitable (to a certain extent), and are now focusing on the controversial idea of figuring out how to live with it U News & World Report serves up the surprising details Also, check out U News' Q & A with Al Gore, and U News' story on the insurance industry cashing in on the global warming problem .
A ‘Wingman’ for the Wooing Wars
Jun 1, 2006 The Washington Post explores the rules and etiquette of functioning as a good "wingman"--"the guy who accompanies his buddy to a bar to help him pick up babes." (Tom Cruise and Anthony Edwards demonstrate the technique above in a scene from "Top Gun.")
New Book: Gay Bosses Outperforming Their Straight Counterparts
May 31, 2006 That's the conclusion of a career development expert with a new book about gay leadership in the workplace. He found "job engagement, job satisfaction and workplace morale among employees reporting to white-collar gay men to be upwards of 35% higher than nationally reported statistics."
Robert Redford: Americans Ready to Kick the Oil Habit
May 31, 2006 "Today the American people are way out in front of our leaders," says the actor and noted environmental activist. "I believe America is ready to kick the oil habit and launch a new movement for real solutions and a better future."
Bush’s New Policy Advisor Wished ‘Explosion’ on Reporters in Iraq
May 31, 2006 Karl Zinsmeister, Bush's new chief domestic policy advisor, said this in 2003 about journalists in Iraq: "A significant number are whiny and appallingly soft. ? I almost wished there would be a very loud explosion very nearby just to shut up their rattling."
The Purpose-Driven Life Takers
May 31, 2006 Christian fundamentalist Tim LaHaye's series of "Left Behind" books has been made into a Grand Theft Auto-style video game. Preview: The main character says "Praise the Lord" after blowing away a heathen. (Talk2action has more.) Let's see: We've got a deputy undersecretary of defense who sees the war on terror as a fight between Judeo-Christians and Satan; a president who has called the war on terror a "crusade" and, now, video game makers encouraging preteens to kill heathens. If those are the people being saved, Leave Me Behind.
Iraqi Ambassador to America: Marines Killed My Cousin
May 31, 2006 Watch the exchange on CNN in which Al-Sumaidaie makes the startling accusation.
Lamont Seen as ‘Serious’ Challenger to Lieberman
May 31, 2006 A key Democratic Party opinion-maker says this about Ned Lamont, who is challenging Joe Lieberman for a Conn. Senate seat: "He's intelligent. He's accomplished. There are no personal warts. He teaches in the Bridgeport public schools. How many people of his pedigree and background go do that?" Earlier: See Lamont's Truthdig interview.
