The “Rickroll” Goes Political
Who says Democrats and Republicans can’t work together? The evenly-split Oregon state legislature teamed up for an elaborate “Rickroll,” which quickly became a YouTube sensation.
Charity Concert a Success
“Binghamtronica” raised money for HeadCount and Oxfam America, was a night to remember.
Voter ID Laws: “Call it like it is …”
“Voter ID laws are nothing but nuanced Jim Crow … we should CALL IT LIKE IT IS” – Rev Dr William Barber II
Democrat Evokes The White Stripes on the House Floor
As the threat of a government shutdown loomed last week, Congresswoman Donna Edwards (D-MD) channeled her inner Jack White to relay her party’s message to young people of the nation on the House floor.
Human Rights Issue Update: Abductions and Murders in the Middle East
Here’s the basic lowdown on what’s happening in Libya, and other human rights stories from around the world, including here at home.
Some Unsettling Facts About the Koch Brothers
One blogger’s opinion on just who are the Koch brothers are: What do they do? What is their political influence in Washington? Why are they all of a sudden so important? Why should you care?
Beastie Boys Beat Cancer, Begrudgingly Stream New Music
Whether they like it or not, a song from the forthcoming Beastie Boys album has been leaked to the internet. Instead of fighting it, the Beastie Boys opted to stream the song themselves.
2012 Presidential Hopefuls: Never a Dull Moment
2012 Presidential hopefuls aren’t yet attacking one another, but they are making sure to position themselves as strong contenders – and, in the process, seem to be getting a little bit overexcited about the whole thing.
Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, Over For Real?
Thought Don’t Ask Don’t Tell was gone? Well, sort of.
Gulf Coast Issue Update: One Year Since the Oil Spill
As NOLA’s legendary annual Jazz Fest approaches, so too does the anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. Get the latest about recovery efforts here.