Tag Archive: Politics

The Wizard of Oz at 70: politically relevant and fashionably inspirational

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It’s been seven decades since L. Frank Baum wrote the popular children’s tale of Dorothy and her gaggle of organ-lacking friends as they follow the yellow brick road up to Emerald City. To… Read More

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Chain, chain, chain

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  Jean-Jacques Rousseau said, “l’homme est né libre et partout il est dans les chaînes”—“Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains.” Never has this seemed truer than now, even in… Read More

Pulte Does Politics: Don't quit your day job

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Pulte Does Politics is written by Lauren Pulte. Between the Baldwin brothers’ acting careers, reality TV appearances, and mostly negative media attention, you would think that they had already exceeded their 15 minutes… Read More

Ted Kennedy, “liberal lion of the Senate,” dies at 77

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Senator Edward Kennedy (D-Mass) succumbed to brain cancer today, after battling the ailment for years. Kennedy was the consummate politician, with his Ivy League education, immaculate political pedigree, and scandal-swathed notoriety. At the… Read More

Miss Venezuela: women and men treated equally

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In a bid for the Miss Universe title, which Venezuela-born Stefania Fernandez eventually clenched, the brunette beauty said, “women have overcome many obstacles and have reached the same level as men.” Is anyone… Read More

Obama: do it for the kids

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In a very understandable move early this week, President Obama asked the media to keep his two daughters, Sasha and Malia, out of the news. This follows tradition with most presidents in the… Read More

Short story: Michelle Obama has knee caps!

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In a trip to the Grand Canyon, Mrs. Obama rocked a pair of chino shorts that have people talking. Apparently we’re more concerned about patellas than we are about any of the other… Read More

Pulte Does Politics: Congress goes to play during recess

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Pulte Does Politics is written by Lauren Pulte. For many of us, memories of recess consists of swing sets and hopscotch. Maybe some flag football for the boys and the occasional study session… Read More

Kourtney Kardashian: “I’d rather have an abortion than wear fur” (okay not really, but…)

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  I imagine Kourtney Kardashian’s sisters have mixed feelings about her “this is not a publicity stunt but my show is coming out soon and I forgot to take the pill” pregnancy. On… Read More

Pulte Does Politics: Dancing Queen

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Pulte Does Politics is written by Lauren Pulte. While some politicians are using their August recess to hold town hall meetings to discuss healthcare, or take family vacations like the Obamas did last… Read More

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