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Political Humor's Hysterical History

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Satire has played a part in politics for hundreds of years, but how is it different in the YouTube era? Is it all in good fun, or is there something being lost in all the laughter?

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Political Humor's Hysterical History

Sun October 05 2008

Satire has played a part in politics for hundreds of years, but how is it different in the YouTube era? Is it all in good fun, or is there somethin... read more

Where Wall St. And Main St. Collide -- Literally

Sun October 05 2008

Politicians can't stop talking about the impact of a metonymical Wall Street on a metaphorical Main Street. But what about the spots across the cou... read more

Julianne Moore: Seeing Past Surfaces In 'Blindness'

Thu October 02 2008

Julianne Moore plays a seeing woman in a sightless world in Blindness, the film adaptation of Jose Saramago's apocalyptic novel. She describes worki... read more

Political Songs: Beyond 'Obama Girl'

Wed October 01 2008

There's another debate taking place in this campaign: Its rhetoric is musical, and it's happening where presidential politics and homemade music col... read more

Unlike Stocks, Credit Market Fails To Rebound

Tue September 30 2008

The stock market bounced back Tuesday, regaining nearly 500 of the 777 points it lost Monday. While the volatility in the stock market has gotten a ... read more

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