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After Social-Media Backlash, Rush Limbaugh Starts Tweeting
Controversial radio personality Rush Limbaugh is joining one of the platforms that drove sponsors from his show. The conservative talk show host announced his plans to begin tweeting under his handle, @limbaugh,
Imran Khan Skips Conference over Salman Rushdie’s Presence
Another conference, another controversy.
America, Meet Samantha Cameron
“Sam Cam” makes her U.S. debut this week with her husband, British Prime Minister David Cameron.
Doonesbury Calls Texas Abortion Law ‘Rape’ in New Comic Strip
Doonesbury is rarely afraid to step on a few toes. And that’s certainly true this week, as the comic strip is highlighting a controversial Texas abortion law. Creator Garry Trudeau calls the legal statute “rape,” leaving many …
New Jersey Capital Will Run Out of Toilet Paper Due to Budget Battle
New Jersey legislators are trying to ensure they don’t flush money down the toilet, but pretty soon, they might not be able to flush the toilet at all. A budget stalemate in Trenton, N.J. has prevented the city from purchasing …
Politicians Fight Against Rush Limbaugh After Contraception Controversy
When ever-polarizing Rush Limbaugh called a Georgetown University law student a “slut” after she testified in favor of insurance coverage for contraception, the backlash came swiftly. Widespread outrage was directed at the …
Pat Robertson: Marijuana Should Be Treated Like Alcohol
It isn’t every day that Pat Robertson says things that’ll endear himself to libertarians. But the prominent televangelist means it when he says that marijuana shouldn’t be viewed differently than alcohol.
That was what …
What’s in a Name? German Town Tries to Shutter Store with Name Like Norwegian Murderer
The controversial naming of a new Thor Steinar clothing store spurred outrage in Germany and Norway.
Rush Limbaugh in Hot Water: 6 Career Controversies
After being insulted by the radio host, Sandra Fluke is in good company. From celebrities to world leaders, Limbaugh isn’t afraid of offending anyone.
“We can be poor in spirit, and I don’t even consider myself wealthy, which is an interesting thing.”
Egyptian Lawmaker Resigns After Nose-Job Scandal
A conservative Egyptian lawmaker resigned from parliament Monday after his claims that he’d been brutally beaten turned out to be fabrications to cover up his recent nose job.
Anwar al-Balkimy represented the Al-Nour party, …