Paula Poundstone Returns to Sacramento
Paula Poundstone is a brilliant humorist ‘whose talents extend beyond standup comedy, but stop short of yodeling.’ Paula Poundstone brings her special brand of quick-thinking, unscripted humor back … Read more
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We, Who Are About to be Beaten with the Ugly Stick, Salute You
How ugly will the presidential race get? Think randomly-shaved rat-terrier with a fourth premolar infection, mange and a lazy eye… ugly. Oh dear. Not pretty. Yes. Already. The … Read more
Will Durst’s 21st Annual Political Animal Awards
These political animal types just don’t get the recognition they deserve. Until now. A major silver lining in this cruelest month of April is a lull between show … Read more
Insight on Cartoonists: Michael Capozzola
An interview with Michael Capozzola The old line, “They laughed when I sat down to play the piano,” doesn’t quite fit the work of Michael Capozzola, who wants … Read more
Koch Brothers’ Big Move: Attempting to Buy Way into Heaven
By pulling their considerable campaign donation sums, and putting it into orphanages, the Koch brothers hope to restart their own, heavenly, campaigns. Charles and David Koch made an … Read more
Anchor Baby Battle
Republicans will pull out all the stops to defeat the anchor baby horde. Prepare for earth-shattering news — immigration has become a key issue in the race for … Read more
Lost Journal: The Last Journal
Say it ain’t so, Tim! We’ve enjoyed every single “Lost Journal” column, and we wish Tim Mollen the very best! — ed. Journal entry: August 30, 2015 (age … Read more
SFMT Performs Live Political Satire Theater: “Freedomland”
The Tony Award-Winning San Francisco Mime Troupe continues its 56th season with free performances of “Freedomland.” A door is blown off its hinges! Into a blasted room of … Read more
Lost Journal: Babysitter Could Child-Care Less
Journal entry: July 9, 1980 (age 11) – Babysitter Up until this summer, my 12-year-old brother, Dan, and I have had pretty good luck with our parents’ choice … Read more
Movie Review: “Trainwreck”
“Trainwreck” – a film review by Gary Chew “Ribald” is a word seldom used now. Should you not know exactly what it means, a dictionary puts it this … Read more
