“I want to regain my First Amendment rights.”
— DR. LAURA SCHLESSINGER, announcing her decision to quit her radio talk show Dr. Laura after racially-charged comments, including saying the n-word 11 times, caused a stir; she …
Politics
Wall Street Meets Rap: The Amazing Elizabeth Warren Rhyme
Finance and rap are two genres that don’t typically mesh, but as this video from the Main Street Brigade shows, maybe they should…
Just How ‘Hallowed’ is the Ground Near Ground Zero?
The controversy keeps rolling in about the proposed Islamic mosque in Lower Manhattan and the big complaint is that building sits near where the World Trade Center stood before terrorists destroyed it, thus making it hallowed ground.
Report: U.S. to Ease Cuba Travel Restrictions
The New York Times reports that the Obama administration is planning to make it easier for Americans to travel to Cuba.
Quotes: Kathleen Sebelius on Health Insurance Premium Funding
“Just having transparency . . . in itself is going to change the dynamics of what is happening in terms of the massive rate increases in this country,”
— KATHLEEN SEBELIUS, Secretary of Health and Human Services, on the Obama …
Why Campaign Ads Shouldn’t Imitate the Old Spice Guy
Democrat Daniel Freilich is running an unlikely campaign for the U.S. Senate in Vermont. This awkward capitalizing on a viral icon? Not going to help his chances. View the full campaign spot at TheDailyWh.at.
Quotes: Democratic Aide on President Obama’s Ground Zero Mosque Talk
“We understand why the president would want to talk about this issue, but the timing couldn’t have been any worse,”
— AN UNNAMED HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP AIDE, on President Barack Obama’s decision to address the potential …
Gen Stanley McChrystal’s New Gig: Yale Instructor
Fresh off of being put on blast by Rolling Stone magazine, retired Gen. Stanley McChrystal will bring his knowledge of all things military to the Ivy League as he takes a job teaching at Yale University, Politico reported Monday.
Report: Defense Secretary Gates to Step Down in 2011
He’ll make it through the midterm elections, but only barely. In an interview, Defense Secretary Robert Gates says he plans to resign in 2011.
Quotes: Michael Bloomberg on Charlie Rangel’s 80th Birthday Party
“I know a few people couldn’t be here tonight because, as they tell it, either they had to get a haircut unexpectedly or they were sure that they’d have a headache. But Charlie, as you know, they were with you as long as they
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Immigration Debate: Is Florida the New Arizona?
Or, maybe a stricter Arizona? As Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum said, “Arizona is going to want this law. We’re better, we’re stronger, we’re tougher and we’re fairer.”
Enjoy Rush Limbaugh’s Wedding, Courtesy of Facebook
The conservative radio host posted his wedding photos to Facebook. Let’s all share in the nuptials (and the unlikely presence of Elton John) shall we? (via Facebook)