Jonathan Lethem Reading Literature/Arts

By Norm on Nov 18, 2008 at 9:53 PM Vote 0 Votes

http://brooklynheightsblog.com/archives/4794 Video of Johnathan Lethem reading at St. Francis Colleg

A question for the smart folks here. General

By Stupid Git on Oct 23, 2008 at 12:16 AM Vote 0 Votes

I've got a question for the smart folks here in regards to the problems with the financial system in

Marriage morality from Prince? Humor/Satire

By Stupid Git on Nov 17, 2008 at 1:03 PM Vote 0 Votes

Prince tapped his Bible and said, "God came to earth and saw people sticking it wherever and doing i

Maya Lin's Latest Art Projects Literature/Arts

By jillbryant2003 on Nov 17, 2008 at 7:42 PM Vote 0 Votes

I'm a fan - I don't know if anyone else here is. This is the link to the NY Times video. And, since

change.gov - the new fireside chats Politics

By jillbryant2003 on Nov 14, 2008 at 3:08 PM Vote 0 Votes

change.gov will have videos to keep people up-to-date on what's going on with the office of the Pres

Naomi Klein & Jeremy Scahill - Discussion. Politics

By Adam on Nov 16, 2008 at 7:03 PM Vote 0 Votes

I do not fully agree with much of this - but I do think it may provoke an interesting discussion, on

Olbermann on Prop 8 Politics

By Andyo on Nov 11, 2008 at 9:05 AM Vote 0 Votes

This is pretty much exactly how I see it. Except I would have added a few "fuck your religion, assho

Civilian National Security Force Politics

By Syngas on Nov 2, 2008 at 6:32 AM Vote 0 Votes

I think Obama's pretty much got this one in the bag. That said, I want to know just what this Civili

Palin not picked Politics

By jillbryant2003 on Nov 15, 2008 at 6:08 PM Vote 0 Votes

I saw this post on the Republican Governors over at Crooks and Liars and I hadn't read this info els

Protect Marriage, Protect Children: PROHIBIT DIVORCE Politics

By Erick on Nov 14, 2008 at 6:29 PM Vote 0 Votes

And if they're not willing, why not?...

Obama Interview on Faith Atheism/Religion

By RedSeven on Nov 12, 2008 at 9:35 AM Vote 0 Votes

I haven't gotten a chance to read this entire interview but would be interested to see what you all

What Have You Read Lately? Literature/Arts

By Norm on Nov 10, 2008 at 7:06 PM Vote 0 Votes

I've been reading Lincoln: The Biography of a Writer by Fred Kaplan lately. I'm only a few chapters

Email Notification Tech Help

By Norm on Nov 12, 2008 at 11:01 PM Vote 0 Votes

I've turned off email notification of comments to the author of a post since the notification also i

UN Talks Global Blasphemy Ban

By Stupid Git on Nov 12, 2008 at 9:22 PM Vote 0 Votes

A UN special session for a global law to punish blasphemy: "Saudi King Abdullah, who initiated this

At last, Dems get some guts on health care (maybe) Politics

By Adam on Nov 12, 2008 at 1:05 PM Vote 0 Votes

This looks like hopeful news to me. We shall see. From Krugman: This is very big news. One of the ke

Sign a petition to strip the Mormon church of its tax-exempt status for violating section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code by lobbying on behalf of political causes Politics

By Adam on Nov 8, 2008 at 1:45 AM Vote 1 Vote

The petition and legal explanation are here. Basically, religious organizations in the U.S. are give

Election '08 Unnecessary Censorship Humor/Satire

By Andyo on Nov 12, 2008 at 5:04 AM Vote 0 Votes

Best monologue on TV. For those who haven't seen it, every Friday Kimmel "helps" the FCC by "bleepin