Reggae Turns 40 (In America, At Least)
Jimmy Cliff’s “The Harder They Come” popularized reggae in America 40 years ago this month.
Jack Eskridge, Designer of Dallas Cowboys Logo, Dies at 89
The Cowboys’ first equipment manager and designer of the iconic blue star logo has died.
Ted Cruz Unites Both Parties in Belief Ted Cruz a Jerk
Senator Ted Cruz has alienated his colleagues in record time.
Rahm Emanuel 2016?
Rahm Emanuel is reportedly considering a 2016 presidential run. It’s a thin report.
Republicans Blocking Hagel Nomination, For Now
For the moment, Republicans appear to be blocking Chuck Hagel’s nomination to be Secretary of Defense but they don’t seem to know why they’re doing it.
Obama’s Drone Fantasy
While I’m sure President Obama has fantasies of launching drones on Congress, it’s not over his drone policy.
Ezra Klein’s Meteoric Rise
How he went from Juicebox Mafia member to the most important young journalist in DC.
Republican Obsolescence: Ideas, Not Technology
NYT Magazine asks “Can the Republicans be Saved From Obsolescence?”
Oscar Pistorius Arrested for Murder
Olympic paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius has been arrested after the fatal shooting of his girlfriend.
Distinguished Warfare Medal for Armchair Warriors
American troops may now earn the fourth highest combat medal from the comfort of their desk chair.
Obama and Biden Target All The Demos
Obama To Hold Google+ Hangout After State Of The Union; Biden to take gun questions from Field & Stream.
Employers Screwing Workers To Sidestep ObamaCare Mandates
Employers have to provide health coverage for those who work 30 hours a week. Guess what?
Why Pope Benedict is Resigning
Pope Benedict XVI explains that he’s just too sick and tired to stay on as pontiff.