Now that the real-life Rahm has been elected the Second City’s new mayor, the irreverent faker @MayorEmanuel’s work is done. But what made Dan Sinker’s political commentary so poignant and gripping during the election run-up?
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Destined to Disco? What Christine O’Donnell Should Dance to on Dancing With The Stars
Christine O’Donnell, the one-time candidate for Senate, has been asked to don her dancing shoes and tart up her tutu. Dancing with the Stars has given her the nod.
China Censors U.S. Ambassador Huntsman’s Name on Twitter Clones
It’s well known that Googling (or, better yet, Baidu-ing) so called “sensitive” terms in China will return no results. Or pages that will not open. Because of last Sunday’s stunt in Beijing, Jon Huntsman, ambassador to China …
Rhymefest: From Grammy-Winning Rapper to Chicago Alderman?
All over Chicago’s 20th Ward, posters featuring a grinning, bearded Che “Rhymefest” Smith read “It’s Our Time.” Smith’s talking to his neighbors in the troubled South Side area, and if things go his way, it just may be.
Russia Joins the Rest of the World, Admits Beer is Alcohol
Perhaps Russian legislators have just witnessed the drunken debauchery that is a beer-infused frat party, but for the first time in the country, the sudsy beverage will be regulated less like soda and more like booze.
Unlikely Wisconsin Protesters: A ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ Co-Pilot and a Camel
When he’s not in the sky, one revered pilot is fighting for union rights in Wisconsin.
Quotes: Harry Reid on Making Prostitution Illegal in Nevada
“Nevada needs to be known as the first place for innovation and investment – not as the last place where prostitution is still legal.”
— SEN. HARRY REID of Nevada, calling for the state to make prostitution illegal; Nevada …
Front-Line Footage: Wisconsin Filmmaker on His Viral Protest Videos
As the battle continues in Madison, a local filmmaker has released a sequel to his first video to give an up close and personal look at the demonstrators.
Weekend Wrap-Up: Protests Reach from Middle East to Midwest
Good morning NewsFeeders, and Happy Presidents’ Day! If you’re lucky enough to have today off, toast your coffee mug to George Washington and enjoy the day of freedom.
Ugandan President May Cut Rap Album After Accidental Smash Hit
You’ve just won a (possibly rigged) election – what’s next? How about cutting a rap album?
Viral Video: The View From the Front Lines of the Wisconsin Protests
See the thousands of government workers fighting for their rights with an unbridled passion.
Quotes: South Dakota Doesn’t Think Killing Abortion Doctors is Justifiable After All
“Clearly the bill as it’s currently written is a very bad idea.”
-DENNIS DAUGAARD, South Dakota Governor via a spokesperson, on the state bill that sought to expand the definition of justifiable homicide to include killing …