Colbert Cracks Himself Up
Have you ever seen Stephen Colbert break character this much? Amazing.
What The Internet Is Hiding From You
Short answer: Way more than you think. MoveOn’s Eli Pariser laid it all out in this eye-opening TED talk, and got a standing ovation for his trouble.
GE Gets Pranked Big-Time
Responding to the growing public backlash over the company’s not paying any taxes at all in 2010, “GE” released a very contrite press release earlier today.
Rachel Maddow Called This A ‘Brilliant Idea.’ We Agree.
Artists in Maine recently took to the streets with slides of the labor history mural that Gov. Paul LePage had removed. Late at night, they projected the images onto the side of the state capitol building.
This Republican Is Totally Out Of The GOP Club
Former Senator Alan Simpson (R-WY) doesn’t have time for social conservatives—especially if they’re fellow Republicans.
Anti-Gay Marriage Activist Realizes He’s Actually Pro-Gay Marriage
Outspoken anti-LGBTQ organizer Louis J. Marinelli, known for coordinating the National Organization for Marriage “One Man, One Woman” bus tour and claiming that “gays have shorter life spans,” has posted a surprising message on his blog.
Stewart And Colbert Tag-Team To Demolish John Kyl
After Senator John Kyl’s (R-AZ) ridiculously incorrect statement that more than 90% of Planned Parenthood’s work is abortion (it’s actually only 3%), Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert both absolutely went to town on this poor bastard.
Controversial TED talk: Beware filter bubbles
Former MoveOn director Eli Pariser takes on Internet mythology and giants like Google and Facebook. TED Chris Anderson called it “explosive.”
Why 30,000 People Are Fasting
Over 30,000 people are participating in a rolling fast to protest the immoral budget cuts Republicans are pushing in Washington. Check out this short, powerful video we made about it with help from Moby, and spread the word.
1.8 Million Jobs
Yep, that’s how many private sector jobs have been added over the past 13 months. Check out this chart from Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi.