Archive
July 31, 2012
House Defeats Ceremonial DC Late Term Abortion Bill
Leadership brought controversial measure to floor over objections of moderates and some conservatives. Top Republicans made no serious push for passage.
The View From Inside 'The Daily'
News Corporation's The Daily is cutting a third of its staff after 18 months of publishing. "If anything," says a former staffer, "edit was understaffed."
Horror Hospital: Pentagon Refuses To Release "Vast Majority" Of Dawood Records, Says Whistleblower
The Department of Defense chose not to hand key documents about the Dawood National Military Hospital scandal over to Congress, according to Col. Schuyler Geller. The Pentagon denies.
First Look! "Game Of Thrones" Leaks Riverrun Set
Family, Duty, Honor. House Tully finally gets their due in Season 3 of Game of Thrones.
Annoying Photo Trend: Girls With Mugs In Front Of Their Faces
This is a Thing.
Capitol Cops Can Show Tattoos — For Now
Union wins a reprieve on new rules for the United States Capitol Police.
Working Electric Wheelchair Made Of LEGOs
More or less expensive than a regular electric wheelchair you think? Congrats to Simon Burfield for creating the world's first LEGO wheelchair!
The Most Indecipherable Email Of The Social Media Jargon Era
Can crowds be curated? Ask the author of Data: A Love Story.
Why Is America's Best Magazine So Bad At The Internet?
The New Yorker finally got serious about the web, and then Jonah Lehrer happened. "We're proceeding with cautious intent," says Thompson.
Frank Miller's "Dark Knight Returns" Gets Animated
Fans of The Dark Knight Rises will see a lot of parallels. Nolan was obviously a fan of Miller's work.
If Niagara Falls Hosted A Rave And Other Links
Ooooo, pretty lights! Plus, Harry Potter turns 32 today and Olympic fever can't trump physical limits.
Barack Obama: I'm Thinking Of Wearing A Mitt Romney Mask For Halloween
"It has two sides to it, it goes in both directions at once." From a 2008 debate.
Want A Kickstarter Video? That'll Cost Five Figures
Meet the consultants and advice-givers who are monetizing their contribution to crowdfunding culture. The Kickstarter kickstarters.
Obama Adviser Calls Romney's Foreign Trip An "Embarrassing Disaster"
Obama campaign advisers slam Mitt Romney's trip abroad as an utter failure.
Everything You Need To Know About James Bond In One GIF
BAMF. Need more? Go watch the trailer.
The Worst Twitter Account On Earth
Meet @jamesholmesdies, a hideous representation of the very dumbest segment of Twitter culture.
Baby Crow Thinks He's People
Are you my mother? No, your mother is freaking out off camera because you're making friends with a human.
5 Top Republicans Still Pushing For Marco Rubio
The Florida Senator has slid off Mitt Romney's official short list. But his vocal, and powerful, supporters haven't stopped lobbying for him.
A Guide To The Dark World Of James Holmes Internet Fandom
Yes, there is an internet community for young girls who are in love with alleged murderer James Holmes and yes, of course it's horrible. They call themselves "Holmies."
The Top 5 Strip Clubs For The Republican National Convention
Tampa strip clubs are gearing up for a busy stretch during the Republican National Convention. Here (seriously) are the important logistical details for delegates and reporters.
Obama Promised In 2007 To Fire Anybody Who Did Oppo On His Opponents' Personal Lives
A stark contrast with the negative tone of his 2008 campaign.
Mindy Meyer Hits The Campaign Trail, Will Endorse Mitt Romney
The pinkest candidate in America is hard at work on the stump. She does plan to endorse Mitt Romney.
BuzzFeed Veepstakes: July 31
After a weekend of Olympic festivities and aggressive campaigning by the veep hopefuls, the speculation ramps up again.
Why Making Stuff Up Is Harder Than It Used To Be
Jonah Lehrer got busted before he could become Stephen Glass. "Plagiarism has been a nearly perfect crime for centuries, now imperiled by detective work made possible by digital means," says Podhoretz.
Republican Moderates Tire of Leaders' Tea Party Tilt
Speaker John Boehner has been trying to keep the right happy. Now he's facing restive moderates, House Republicans say.
The Strange Devolution Of Obama Campaign Emails: 2008 Vs. 2012
Is it me, or have they gotten dumber? A comparison of the same thirty-day period in both cycles.
