A note from Stan Raines
In yesterday’s Chicago Tribune, Kathy Pollitt reports the latest subtrefuge from the Bush administration to undermine and limit women’s reproductive health choices. The first is a bizarre rule that would require pro-choice organizations would be required to hire folks with diametrically opposed beliefs. A second rule change would redefine contraception of [...]

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A comment from Stan
We note a powerful letter from our friend José Pérez in this morning’s Brownsville Herald on the irregularity of building permits in recent (recent meaning the last five years or so) construction and the consequent problems. We heartily recommend Mr. Pérez’s letter to your attention.
Mr. Pérez provides us with as concise [...]

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by John Goggin
Pat Buchanan
thinks that he can
still pontificate.
He should stay home and masturbate.
The Right Reverend Wright, when
he was told to sit tight, then
incurred public pillory;
although he has a life-long friend in our Lady Hillary.
Chris Matthews
discussing issues
always shouts.
I never know what the fuck he’s talking about.
Monsieur Colbert
finds himself quite “cher”.
As a master of smarm
I [...]

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A new clerihew by John Goggin
Ms. Brittany Spears
confirms our worst fears
that fame’s but a drug.
Perhaps she just needs a big old hug.

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A fragment by Stan
Oh, the widening gyre and slouching beast–
       Who was it called them out?
Never more than twinkling eyes and ribald laugh
       With old Jane’s jokes passing over many a head,
Not heard by many outside that golden circle
       Thought seriously to be in search of a center.
Other days had their bitter tears: the odd [...]

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The Sunday Times Magazine ran an incredible piece on the ethics of going green–with a couple of pointed suggestions that go beyond Al Gore’s, “Well, you could change your light bulbs.” Click above to check it out.

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