Republicans In Congress Killed A Media Shield Law That Would Have Protected The Associated Press

The defeated bill would have required approval from a federal court before reporters’ phone records were subpoenaed. Darrell Issa, who condemned the AP subpoena Monday, was one of only 21 House Members to vote against the bill.

nycsouthpaw a month ago 12 responses

Harvard History Professor Reportedly Trashes John Maynard Keynes Because He Was Gay And Childless

At an investment conference in California, Niall Ferguson blames Keynesianism on the gay and barren. UPDATE: Ferguson apologizes.

nycsouthpaw a month ago 24 responses

Harvard Medical School’s Gunner Song

Nerds!

nycsouthpaw 2 months ago respond

The Traditional Marriage Advocate On "Times" Home Page Is Actually Pro-Polygamy

See what’s written on the other side of the sign.

nycsouthpaw 2 months ago 9 responses

Rep. Steve Cohen Reportedly Has A Daughter Nobody Knew About

The Tennessee congressman sent a few fond tweets to Victoria Brink on the night of the State of the Union, then quickly deleted them. Frank Thorp of NBC News reported this evening that she is his long-lost daughter.

nycsouthpaw 4 months ago 11 responses

The 10 Most Interesting Things On John Boehner’s Desk

Desert Gardens, Scented Candles and Unusual Histories. (UPDATED with herding cats cartoon)

nycsouthpaw 4 months ago 12 responses

New York City’s Tabloids Take On The NRA

The Rupert Murdoch-owned New York Post labels Wayne LaPierre a “GUN NUT” and “NRA loon” in the wake of his bizarre news conference Friday. The Daily News piles on.

nycsouthpaw 5 months ago 128 responses

An Eagle Appears To Steal A Toddler (Or Not)

Oh. My. God. UPDATE: Convincing suggestions that this may be a hoax.

nycsouthpaw 5 months ago 325 responses

Coverage Of The Sandy Hook Shooting From Around The World

A look at how some outlets abroad have covered the tragic school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut.

nycsouthpaw 6 months ago 31 responses