Archives for January 15, 2012

NEWS: Dr. Phil, Dr. Plait, And Dr. Paul

Astronomer Phil Plait walks us through the crashing of Phobos-Grunt: ... the third stage on the rocket failed to ignite, stranding the spacecraft in … [Read more...] about NEWS: Dr. Phil, Dr. Plait, And Dr. Paul

Direct from the Deep South, the Real America, where people respect the individual and old-fashioned gentility reigns: WATCH, AFTER THE JUMP, as what … [Read more...] about Redneck Sexual Assault Captured On Video (UPDATED)

Last week, Stephen Colbert announced his intention to form an "exploratory committee" in advance of his potential run for the GOP … [Read more...] about Stephen Colbert’s Super PAC Unleashes South Carolina Ad

During yesterday's Broncos-Patriots NFL match, Focus On The Family ran a treacly ad in which a parade of children said:John 3:16: For God so loved … [Read more...] about WATCH: Focus On The Family’s Appeal To NFL Fans

Pro-and-con editorial pages have a long if not particularly storied history in student newspapers, though they're not quite an exercise in … [Read more...] about Student Newspaper Calls For Death of Gays

Last month, a 30-year-old man was arrested by the religious police in Saudi Arabia for using Facebook to pursue dates with other men, according to Gay … [Read more...] about Saudi Man Arrested For Arranging Dates With Other Men

The religious right endorsements for Rick Santorum are coming hot and heavy in the wake of yesterday's conservative conclave. Now Maggie Gallagher, … [Read more...] about Maggie Gallagher Endorses Rick Santorum

Last night, the AP reported that up to 30 dolphins spontaneously beached themselves on Cape Cod last night: Kerry Branon of the International Fund … [Read more...] about Mass Dolphin Beaching In Cape Cod

Nobel Peace Prize-winning moderate Mohamed ElBaradei backs out of Egyptian presidential election: “The former regime did not fall,” Mr. ElBaradei … [Read more...] about NEWS: Trouble In Egypt, Troubles With Twinkies