Why Women Bore the Brunt of the Great 'He-cession'
Since the collapse of the domestic housing market in 2007 and the ensuing global financial swoon, much has been made of…
How Cathy Predicted The Downfall Of Human Civilization
Cathy will end its 34-year run in October, and though it will probably be remembered for its repetitive jokes involving…
Elizabeth Warren On A Pants-less America
Jon Stewart once told Elizabeth Warren that he wanted to make out with her. Obviously, when the chair of the…
Bill's Business Connections, Right-Wing Wackos Still Dominating The Day
Almost two years ago, former staffer Moe Tkacik (now at True/Slant and Clusterstock) created Crappy Hour, in which…
Do Women Make Better Bosses — And Whistleblowers?
Elle publisher Carol Smith tells the Times why women make better bosses — and explodes a bunch of gender stereotypes in…
Rachel Maddow Explains Why We Are All Screwed
Rachel Maddow appeared on David Letterman's show last night and, when asked to explain what exactly is fucked up about…
Satirist Proves Conservatives, Feminists Have Senses Of Humor
Newton Emerson is a known satirist and a touch conservative and, as I know too well, sometimes satire flies over…
Model Rates Falling As Everything In Fashion Goes Half Price
I was talking with some non-fashion people recently when one asked, "So. This 'Financial Crisis.' Does it affect…
Caroline May Be The Only One Who Doesn't Want Hillary's Senate Seat
- The race for who will ultimately lose to New York Governor David Paterson's desire to appoint state Attorney General…
More Transitions: Everyone From Obama To Alan Colmes To Citibank Is Changing
- Barack Obama made it official with Tim Geithner today, announcing that he will nominate Geither to the Treasury…
This Year, Does Christmas Seem Like A Waste Of Money?
The economy may be in the crapper, but Christmas is not cancelled. And maybe celebrating with lights, ornaments and…
Potential Treasury Secretary Sheila Bair Is A "Woman To Watch"
FDIC Chairwoman Sheila Bair tops the Wall Street Journal's list of "The 50 Women To Watch 2008", which attempts to line…
It's Election Day, So Go Vote Already
Election Day marks the end of this interminable campaign, though not the issues that drive it or, one hopes, the…
McCainiac Nicolle Wallace Will Not Be Left Holding The Garment Bag
- The officially-designated GOP scapegoat for Wardrobe-gate appears to be McCain aide Nicolle Wallace (left), despite the…
Republican Racist Jonah Goldberg Should Really Just Shut Up Already
Jonah Goldberg is a conservative writer and "thinker" who holds such well-thought out opinions such as racial…
How Do You Not Know Obama By Now?
Unfortunately, it's morning again and that means that there is sunlight and political discussion to deal with, despite…
John McCain And Colin Powell: The Bromance Is Really Over
The end of every relationship has its he-said, he-said moments, like who called who last and who should have told who…
There's No Reason To Back Obama Besides His Race (And Other Masturbatory GOP Fantasies)
Yesterday, former Secretary of State Colin Powell, who served under George W. Bush, endorsed Barack Obama for what he…
John McCain Plans To Win The "Real" America After You Godless Commies Are Locked Up
- McCain and his staff have smartly given up trying to win an electoral mandate and are pursuing a "narrow-victory…
If The Presidential Race Wasn't Enough Of A Joke For You, We've Got Some Actual Jokes
- P.U.M.A. hunter Katie Halper put together a campaign commercial for John McCain so that his female supporters all…