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Democracy Sucks By Martin H. Levinson The McCourtney Institute for Democracy’s most recent Mood of the Nation Poll conducted in mid-November 2022 found that Millennials, and especially, Gen-Zers, are disappointed in American democracy and that “dictatorshi... More »
Ah, the old holiday family gathering! Hugging each other. Exchanging loving pleasantries. Uh-oh, the new holiday family gathering! Glaring at each other. Exchanging hostile political barbs. This year, though, you made yourself a promise: you’re goi... More »
Paul Lander is a TV comedy writer, award-winning columnist and producer. His humor pieces have appeared in MAD, American Bystander, Weekly Humorist, McSweeneys, National Lampoon, Robot Butt, Little Old Lady Blog, Humor Times, Humor Outcasts, Politipod, and mor... More »
by Kevin Higgins Since I got to Congress I say: #MedicareForAll with the seagull stare of someone – gender unspecified – supple enough to have relations with Governor Gavin Newsom while wearing an Even My Dog Hates Gavin Newsom t-shirt In ... More »
Yesterday I had lunch with the American people. I had wanted to speak with them for the longest time, as they are a prominent group of individuals often mentioned by politicians on TV news programs. I met the people at a diner near where I live. I order... More »
By Basta Part One: The Scent of the Hippopotamus “Are you missing a hippopotamus?” Iris asked. She spoke quietly into her earbud as she multi-tasked, flipping through her list of sources for her actual assignment. Working the metro desk for The Washington ... More »
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By Eric Lichtblau Dear Iowa, This is never easy, so I’ll just say it: We need to end it. It’s just not working for me anymore. Yes, you were “the first.” You’ll always be the first, at least in my heart. But we b... More »
The second bomb scare this week for New Truth Media means the editorial staff is being redirected to the coffee shop two blocks over. Brad McCauliffe, lead writer and videographer, shoves his way through a line of protesters, knocking over a sign that reads ... More »
Score one point for each item you check: When you’re stuck in traffic, do you automatically blame The State of New Jersey Henry Ford The asshole in the left lane who keeps trying to cut in front of you Jews The President of the Un... More »
This wild and whacky dish has taken the country and political foodies throughout world by storm. May be paired with wine, beer, or antidepressants. Best prepared before November 2020, as the recipe may change after that date. Ingredients: 2 billion spoonfuls o... More »
The past generation has seen the reunification of a number of fractured states: Vietnam and Yemen (North & South), Germany (East & West) — to be fair: it has seen dissolutions as well, chiefly of the Soviet Union and of Yugoslavia. The former cha... More »