The White House Can't Win the Class War
I went to the White House this week, for the first and likely last time. Here is what I saw.
Cuba Welcomes You, Yankee Imperialists!
"Each person should feel happy at work. They should feel happy with their task as creators. They should instill all those around them with their revolutionary and creative enthusiasm." — Che Guevara.
Seven Scenes from Joe Biden's Big Adventure 'Looking for Pies' at Costco
What was United States Vice President Joseph Robinette Biden doing while his boss officially claimed victory over a vanquished opponent during the ancient mystical ceremony of "private lunch"? Big Joe Biden was at Costco looking for pies, that's what he was doing.
Woman Walking Across the U.S. Just for the Hell of It
On today's episode of People We Envy, we feature Catherine Li: a 24-year-old woman who has spent the last seven months walking across America—across purple mountain majesties, above the fruited plain—with nothing but a shopping cart full of necessities and her adventurous spirit. We totally support her endeavor.
Sarah Palin Is Going to Find Herself to India
"I'm not one of those... kids who perhaps graduated college and their parents get them a passport and a backpack and say, 'Go off and travel the world,'" Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin told CBS News anchor Katie Couric in 2008. But that was then! This is now: Sarah Palin is going to India in March.…
Sarah Palin to Annoy People Overseas Now
Watch out, England and Israel: It appears as though our most notorious American grifter, Sarah Palin, is heading your way in the new year. At the very least, lock up your good jewelry.
How to Make a Good Vacation Video: Don't
The NYT today offers some tips on how to make your vacation video just as exciting as the trip itself. Okay, yes, that's one approach. Or, a better option: never make a vacation video.
Was Canada Too Boring for Queen Elizabeth II?
Queen Elizabeth of England is coming to New York City! And good thing, too, because she seems to have been really bored in Canada, where she just spent eight days. At least, according to these photographs.
