Red Pope/Green Pope
The itch they can’t scratch: Pope Francis He gets under their skin like termites in a boathouse. Drives them crazier than Hillary Clinton and Yoko Ono dancing on … Read more
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‘The Donald Show’
To “The Donald,” the U.S. is a brand Oh, joy! Oh, goody! Oh, happy day! For those of us who love the loopy side of American politics, our … Read more
Lost Journal: The Anticlimax of Spring Break ’89
Journal entry: March 18, 1989 (age 19) – Spring Break ’89 Where to spend spring break this year was not a tough call. The obvious choice, when you … Read more
What Good is Being Rich, If You Can’t Live Forever?
The rich are hoping to fund an ‘elixer of life’ and immortality Rich people with too much time and money on their hands often seem to get bored … Read more
TPP Is Not a Trade Fight — It’s a Fight for Democracy
TPP was supposed to be a done deal. Except for one unforeseen obstacle: the American people! White House spokesperson Josh Earnest dismissed it as a procedural snafu, and … Read more
Ripping the Headlines Today, 6/15/15
Making fun of the headlines today, so you don’t have to The news doesn’t need to be complicated and confusing; that’s what any new release from Microsoft is … Read more
Lost Journal: Don’t Disturb the Doll Downstairs!
Journal entry: August 11, 2008 (age 39) – The Doll Downstairs When you buy your first house, your parents are happy. They’re happy because it means they can … Read more
Would You Ask a Librarian for a Lap Dance?
Librarians do lots of things that aren’t in their job descriptions In the 15 years that I’ve worked at my local public library, I’ve learned that we librarians … Read more
Big Food and Hotel Giants Peddle Fake ‘Alternative’ Authenticity
“Alternative” lifestyle hotels and restaurants actually owned by mega-conglomerates Near my home in Austin, Texas, there is a great, old refurbished motel that I recommend to people when … Read more
Frequently Asked Questions About the USA Freedom Act
Inquiring minds want to know: What’s the deal with the USA Freedom Act? Will Durst is here to help. Q. What’s the darn deal with the USA Freedom … Read more
