First Lady Michelle Obama is not, sadly, attempting a jumping jack world record by herself. But she’s doing the next best thing.
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Her Hips Don’t Lie (About Education): Obama Appoints Shakira to Advisory Commission
Colombian singer Shakira knows a thing or two about educating children.
Quote: Fox News’ Roger Ailes Explains Why He Hired Sarah Palin
“I hired Sarah Palin because she was hot and got ratings.”
—ROGER AILES, chairman of Fox News, on his apolitical reasons to hire former Alaska governor Sarah Palin as a network contributor (via Associated Press)
ESPN Drops Hank Williams Jr.’s Monday Night Football Song Over Obama Remarks
Monday was not a good day for Hank Williams Jr.
Chris Christie’s Heavy History: Do Extra Pounds Make Stronger Presidents?
Some called John McCain too old to be president. Now, is Chris Christie too fat to run?
Obama Blasts Republicans for Silence After Gay Soldier Booed During Debate
At Saturday’s Human Rights Campaign dinner, President Obama delivered his remarks in a tone that many of his supporters wish he had adopted months ago, chiding GOP presidential hopefuls for not saying anything after a gay …
Reading While Eating for September 30: Truth to Power
Friday’s links talk powerful spouses, legendary icons and just how to be remembered through history.
Occupy Wall Street Protest Gets Support from Labor Groups — and Hip-Hop Legends
As the Thursday sun began to drop over the Hudson River in New York, one of the protesters at the Occupy Wall Street gathering jumped up onto a concrete benches on the north side of Zuccotti Park and yelled, “Mike check! General …
Is The Onion Going Too Far With Its #CongressHostage Twitter Satire?
If your Twitter feed is lighting up with reports of “screams and gunfire” at the Capitol building, breathe easy. It’s The Onion.
Occupy Wall Street Protest: 12 Days and Little Sign of Slowing Down
Nearly two weeks ago, an estimated 3,000 people assembled at Battery Park with the intention of occupying Wall Street.
Quote: Florida Primary Move Could Create a Mess
“If Florida moves, it would create chaos. The calendar would be so compressed that the states that are trying to more relevant, that I don’t think it would do any good for them.”
— CHAD CONNELLY, South Carolina GOP chairman, …
South Carolina Governor Forces State Employees to Greet Callers Cheerfully
It’s a great day in South Carolina. Even if it’s not.