Sarah Jessica Parker Is a 'Humanist,' Not a Feminist
Is Sarah Jessica Parker’s socio-political identity important to you? If so, then I have some breaking news! Sarah is not a feminist, she is a “humanist.” Adjust your life accordingly.
Selfie Loathing: Hilary Swank and John Kerry Are Americans in Paris
Hello Friends and welcome back to Selfie Loathing, a roundup of celebrity Instagrams, presented without comment. Let us not tarry.
Hillary Clinton Admits to Liking Oval Offices on The Daily Show
Last night, The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart fixed his legacy as a comedic faux journalist. Instead of drooling over guest former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, as he did with former presidential candidate John Kerry in 2004, Stewart gave Clinton the book, schmook, let's get to the presidential stuff routine.
Angelina Jolie Leads Biggest Ever Global Anti-Rape Summit
Today, Angelina Jolie kicked off an international summit that aims to address sexual violence in conflict zones. You know: real light, breezy stuff.
John Kerry Urges Edward Snowden to 'Man Up' and Return to the US
The United States continued its diplomatic slapfight with the mercurial NSA leaker Edward Snowden today, as Secretary of State John Kerry urged the fugitive to "man up" and return to the US. What a foppish woman, that dastardly mustache twirling Snowden!
WI GOP Senator: John Kerry 'Upset God' by Supporting Uganda LGBT
State Senator Glenn Grothman of Wisconsin said the United States' standing had fallen in Africa and US Secretary of State John Kerry "upset God" by supporting Uganda's LGBT community against a recently passed anti-gay law.
America Suddenly Being Remarkably Cool to Gay People
Today, Secretary of State John Kerry announced that effective immediately, visa applicants who are married to a person of the same sex will be treated exactly the same as those in heterosexual marriages. And yesterday, the Senate approved several openly gay nominees to various posts with no debate or opposition. It's…
Teresa Heinz Kerry Released from Hospital, Should Be Okay
Good news for Secretary of State John Kerry and condiment fans across the world: Teresa Heinz Kerry was discharged from a Boston hospital on Saturday, a little less than three weeks after suffering a seizure at her Nantucket home on July 7. The 74-year-old Kerry is expected to make a full recovery after the…
Breaking: Teresa Heinz Kerry Hospitalized, In Critical Condition
7:39 p.m: Secretary of State John Kerry's wife and Heinz heiress Teresa Heinz Kerry was rushed to a Massachusetts hospital at around 3:30 this afternoon, according to the AP via Buzzfeed. The 74-year-old Kerry, who has been stabilized but remains in critical condition, had been staying at the family's vacation house…
Saudi Arabian Female Driving Activist Manal al-Sharif Calls John Kerry's Visit Useless
Saudi Arabian former computer security consultant Manal al-Sharif, arguably the most public face of those who oppose the Saudi female driving ban, got behind the wheel of a car in May of 2011 when she realized that nobody was taking action against the ban. al-Sharif's friend filmed that drive with an iPhone, put it…
John Kerry Says He Has 'Big Heels to Fill'
John Kerry, the first white male Secretary of State in 16 years, made some pretty corny jokes on his first day at work yesterday.
President Obama Will Probs Choose John Kerry To Be Next Secretary of State
Yesterday's ousting of Secretary of State frontrunner Susan Rice, after Republican senators argued that she'd mismanaged the attacks on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, meant that POTUS' alleged favorite candidate to succeed Hillary Clinton was no longer an option.
Timbaland Drops Chris Brown; Paula Deen Hit In The Face With Ham
- Timbaland recorded a song with Chris Brown for his upcoming album, but now he's removed Chris' vocals from the track. Timbaland's manager says it's a "creative decision for both parties," but sources say he's done with the "drama" surrounding Chris.
Next Season Will Be Oprah's Last; Tila Tequila's Naked Online Meltdown
- Harpo, Inc. has released a statement saying Oprah Winfrey will make an announcement about the future of her TV show tomorrow. An insider says she told her staff today that next season will be her last.
More Obama Cabinetry And Lieberman Speculation
- Though Barack obama told Americans nothing about forthcoming nominations, that doesn't mean there's nothing to speculate about! John Kerry, Chris Dodd and Bill Richardson are lead speculative Secretary of State candidates, Robert Gates might stay at the Defense Department, Janet Napolitano could be headed to Justice…
Sarah Palin, Pals Wave Goodbye To That Last Shred Of Respectability
- Sarah Palin knows that John McCain's robocalls are pissing people off and she wouldn't do them if she were running the campaign. However, since she's not running things, she dutifully spoke into the robocall-making microphone like the big boys told her to. [CNN, TPM Election Central]
- Also, in North Carolina, black…
John Kerry To Rachel Maddow: John McCain's Campaign Is "Disgraceful"
John Kerry knows from negative GOP campaigning, and last night, Rachel Maddow invited him to discuss John McCain's attacks on Barack Obama's character. Kerry is disgusted by the McCain camp's obsession with Bill Ayers, and brought up all the questionable folks McCain has palled around with. From the lobbyist who…
The Vatican: Vote Against Abortion Or Be Damned
By Vatican standards, American Catholics (and particularly American politicians) are some of the worst misbehave-ers in the world. Long gone are the halcyon days of JFK, when he could stand up and proudly say that as a politician in America, he was answerable only to his constituents and not to the Pope in Rome.…
Which Politicians Do Your Favorite Mall Retailers Really Support?
We still don't know who those Abercrombie-wearing toolbelts at the Barack Obama speech were. But we do, thanks to the media's dogged refusal to back away from this story, know they weren't sent by Abercrombie & Fitch. Employees of the world's worst company only gave a total of $500 to the Obama campaign, and that was…
Slate Scribe in Love with Michelle Obama, the Phrase "Big-Girl Panties"
A few weeks after the launch of their barely mediocre no-boys-allowed blog, the XX Factor, Slate has rolled out a new series of articles about the marriages of the Presidential candidates called First Mates. Though the headline might have inspired fears of lady lit ghettoization, Melinda Henneberger's introductory…
