A Taste of Justice in Burma
Aung San Suu Kyi was released this weekend from an on again, off again house arrest in Burma that has spanned fifteen of the last twenty-one years.
Interview: Javelin’s George Langford and Tom Van Buskirk
Javelin’s George Langford and Tom Van Buskirk talk about childbirth, fascism, and what they’d do if they went on a Bill & Ted style adventure.
Jay-Z Apologetic for “Big Pimpin'” Lyrics
In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Jay-Z appears apologetic about decade-old words that appear to condone prostitution, violence and general disrespect of women.
Annual Lennon Tribute And World Music Phenomenon Unite
An all-star list of musicians will join the Playing for Change Band in New York Friday to continue a tradition that dates back to Lennon’s untimely death
Less Sperm; Less Balls – Cali Senate Does About-Face on Dangerous Chemical
The California Senate has reversed itself on a legislation that would keep kids’ products free of BPA – a chemical which has been shown to reduce sperm count
Neutrality and the News Media – Was Olbermann’s Suspension Fair?
Keith Olberman’s suspension at MSNBC sparks debate over whether newscasters are even supposed to be objective at all
Questions about the job market? Ask the President
Job seekers on Monster.com can ask the President questions about the job market
Volunteer of the YEAR: James Martin
Name: James S Martin II
Location: Vancouver, WA
Everyone Missed the Mark with Young Voters
Young voters still supported Democrats in the 2010 midterm elections, but overall youth voter turnout was down. This points to the fact that Democrats, Republicans and nonpartisan organizations like HeadCount all must get more creative to truly engage the youth vote.
“Hello, it’s Brownie”
VIDEO of Marc Brownstein calling fans and Bob Weir to remind them to vote.