Comedy and Reality Break: Bill Hicks Classic on War, Taxes, Media and Freedom
In this classic bit from early 90s, the comedian/commentator Bill Hicks weighs in on the First Gulf War, George HW Bush, manipulating the masses, and more.
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New Study: With Prison, Try a Little Tenderness
Prison recidivism: Can you make people go straight by being especially tough on them? A new study says no—quite the opposite.
What’s Up With Obama, Torture, and Secrecy?
On torture and secrecy, Obama is carefully treading a path laid by his predecessor. What gives?
Documentary Trailer, Hole in the Head: A Life Revealed
Are you familiar with the Tuskegee experiment? Imagine something comparably awful, but unknown to this day….
What They Don’t Tell You About Oil Industry Tax Breaks
Wonder why the Senate couldn’t bring itself to clamp down on oil industry freebies? Because the “black gold” outfits can be one scary bunch. How scary? You have no idea….
Positive Tidbits: News to Make You Feel Good
We know, we know. All we do is nag, nag, nag. Negative reports, unsettling notions, terrifying discoveries. Well, here’s some good news. But don’t expect it every day.
WORTH READING: Newt Between the Covers, and Boehner’s Odd Spin on the Facts
Newt Gingrich’s secret passion—reading and reviewing spy novels. And John Boehner struggles to make the numbers work—they’re just not the right numbers.
Trump Is Not the Carnival Sideshow – The Political “Normal” Is
The real role played by Donald Trump and those who occupy that special “entertainment” space in our political process is far more important—and sinister—than we seem to recognize. By their very participation in the campaign, they keep us from seeing that even the “legitimate” candidates are deeply problematical.
From Our “You Can’t Make This Up” Department: Readers PLEASE WEIGH IN on these Threats to Your Liberty
Small things, like paper bags, safe playground equipment, and energy-efficient bulbs are part of a plot to deprive us of our liberty. Or so says this fellow—who apparently is pretty popular.
Quick, Quick: Why Are We in Libya? A New Candor Prevails…Sort Of
Finally, the truth about Libya begins to emerge. A blunt Brit helps out. And we help you read between the lines in the New York Times.
Renewing Our Energy Vows, Japanese Style
The Japanese have had quite a wakeup call on energy options. Now, we need one.
Obama Not Blowing Hot Air: Some Real Changes—Domestically Speaking
Did Obama say “let’s roll” for household energy efficiency? Take a spin on this….