Norman Birnbaum / TruthdigSep 26, 2009
It is puzzling that obituary notices of Irving Kristol obviously intended to be positive designate him the “Godfather” of neoconservatism Likening this group of thinkers and writers to a gang of Mafiosi may or may not be accurate; it is certainly not flattering. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigSep 23, 2009
As "The Daily Show" recounts, some conservatives, at least the type who attended last weekend's Values Voter Summit, officially have an issue with homosexuality (paging former Miss California Carrie Prejean). So Jon Stewart finds former GOP ringleader Tom "The Hammer" DeLay's sassy cha-cha number on Monday's "Dancing With the Stars" a bit puzzling. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigSep 23, 2009
Those poor, beleaguered health insurance honchos would be totally out to sea without the help of Hollywood's best and brightest -- Jon Hamm, Will Ferrell and Olivia Wilde among them -- to launch a dinghy of hope their way in the form of this timely PSA. Down with the public option! Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigSep 22, 2009
The president showed up on the "Late Show With David Letterman" on Monday (if you broadcast it, he will come) and responded to Jimmy Carter's speculation that racism is to blame for some of the nasty behavior of his detractors. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Fan Jianping , Guangzhou, ChinaSep 21, 2009Dig deeper
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