Sugar: How Sweet It Was
Remembering life before the Sugar Prohibition University of California, San Francisco researchers Robert Lustig, Laura Schmidt and Claire Brindis say it’s time to regulate sugar like tobacco and … Read more
Congress
RNC Opens with Pol Who ‘Should be in Jail’
What RNC pol Tim Griffin did isn’t just sick, it’s a crime By Greg Palast “Tim Griffin should be in jail.” That’s the conclusion of civil rights attorney … Read more
Todd Akin Not Quitting: ‘Voters Would Reject a Legitimate Idiot’
‘I made a mistake in the words I said, but according to a wise man, stupid is as stupid does’ says Akin WASHINGTON — Rep. Todd Akin (R-MO) … Read more
New Bill Would Outlaw Certain Types of Science: Michele Bachmann Follows NC Lead
‘God will keep us informed if there’s anything we need to know,’ says the Minnesota representative Republicans in North Carolina’s state legislature have just introduced a bill that … Read more
Snarling Banks
We’re sick and tired of being bullied and stomped on by the Powers That Be in Washington, and by gollies, we’re not going to take it anymore! Hooray! … Read more
New Bill Would Put Legislation Up for Auction, Help Pay Down Debt
‘We already let lobbyists write legislation, so why not make something off it?’ asks Speaker John Boehner Congress is currently debating the “Fair Pay for Fair Laws Act” … Read more
Colbert Report Introduces Online “Better Know a District”
Stephen Colbert augments his long-running TV show segment An all-new feature on ColbertNation.com connects you with U.S. representatives, allowing you to ask them to appear on the Colbert … Read more
What’s this about a free ride?! We PAID for our Social Security!
I saw this rant in an email making the rounds, and it got me thinking: Remember, not only did you contribute to Social Security but your employer did … Read more
Republicans Filibuster Roll Call
GOP emboldened by 41-seat ‘Super Minority’ A Humor Times exclusive WASHINGTON — Claiming to be saving America from the Dems’ “socialist agenda,” Republicans broke historic new ground in … Read more
Obama Signs Bipartisan Health & Economy Omnibus Bill
Super bill aims to solve all problems by requiring Americans to spend like never before A Humor Times exclusive WASHINGTON DC – President Obama signed historic legislation today … Read more
