Break Out the Obituaries: Ted Kennedy
August 26, 2009 – 10:00 pm | Comments

BOTO salutes the Democratic Party’s greatest soldier and the heart of the liberal movement, Ted Kennedy, who passed long before his time. We need him now as much as ever. Read more »

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Blago Tries to Make an Honest Buck
April 21, 2009 – 6:47 pm | Comments
Blago Tries to Make an Honest Buck

BEN THEODOR (Haverford, Pennsylvania)

I hadn’t planned on posting here until all our contributors got back on their feet again, but I simply couldn’t resist this story.  It seems that everyone’s favorite corrupt former governor, Rod … Read more »

Congressman Goes Hunting for Commies
April 10, 2009 – 9:40 pm | Comments
Congressman Goes Hunting for Commies

BEN THEODOR (Haverford, Pennsylvania)

Students of history may well remember the case of Senator Joe McCarthy, who initiated a witch-hunt for Communist Party loyalists within the federal government.  His exploitation of Cold War fears is often referenced … Read more »