politics

How High-Profile CEOs Could Revitalize the Libertarian Party

The time is right for Silicon Valley -- style progressivism to woo independents into a political force under the Libertarian Party banner. Here's how.READ»

Branding the '09 Political Races, and Rebranding the Tainted Republican Image

Since it's election day, let's play an election-themed guessing game. Each of the following screen shots is from the Web site of a politician up for election today. Can you guess their party affiliations? Bob McDonnell, running for ...READ»

GOP.com Fail, Now With Extra Failsauce

It didn't take GOP.com long before it sputtered to a halt and started spewing smoke.READ»

The New GOP.com Socks It to the Commies

The new GOP.com won't stop until the Democrats are driven back into the Socialist lair from whence they came.READ»

Cheney Still Kicking, Starting Consulting Firm With Family

Former Vice President Dick Cheney and his two daughters are rumored to be starting a Washington, D.C. consulting agency to advise political clients, reports the Washington Post today. The Cheney firm will remain an inchoate concept, ...READ»

Can Social Networking Change Our Political Consciousness?

Twitter, Facebook and the many other social networks that have emerged are reminding us exactly how small the planet is, and how seemingly mundane or personal issues (where you live, what you feel) have all kinds of ...READ»

Negative Space: The Inside-Out Illustrations of Noma Bar

Noma Bar, an Israel-born illustrator based in London, tackles politically charged issues with eloquence and wit; his subjects ranging from Iraq to corporate greed. He works by honing the negative space of a drawing, so that it adds nuance to the dominant subject he’s depicting. Here's a selection of works from his new book, Negative Space, just published by Mark Batty Publishers.READ»

Sandy Hutchens Remembers Blood, Sweat and Tears

Winston Churchill made this brief statement in 1940 which became one of the greatest calls-to-arms ever uttered.READ»

Infographic of the Day: Income Inequality Around the World

In the U.S., rising income inequality has been called the greatest threat to our democracy. And for good reason: Studies have shown that in countries where the rich make vastly more than the middle class and poor, support for ...READ»

Happy Birthday, Carly Fiorina

Happy Birthday, Carly Fiorina! We’d ask you what your birthday wish is, but you’ve already made it abundantly clear; you’ve got your eye on Barbara Boxer’s Senate seat in 2010, and why not? You’ve certainly got the ...READ»

Illustrations That Speak Loudly, Without Screaming

The meaning of Noma Bar's politically charged illustrations only becomes clear at a second glance.READ»

Fast History: Barack Obama Accepts the Democratic Nomination For President, 2008

It’s been a tough first year for the bringer of hope and change. Though only in office for seven months, Obama’s been shouldering the hopes of a nation from the moment he entered the presidential race. But after passing a ...READ»

The Global Food Crisis

Even as Americans talk about flab (see July 27), 15% of the world is going hungry and food prices in most developing countries are higher than they were a year ago. Profiteers are a problem; speculation on food prices has replaced ...READ»

Five New Rules for the Photoshop Era

Don't believe everything that you read. Or pictures that you see. Or videos.READ»

White House Economic Advisor thinks Google Search is Evidence that Economic Plan is Working!

Since fewer people are searching the words "economic depression" - the White House believes that - is proof their plan is working. Maybe everyone stopped searching "economic depression" and began searching Monster, Career Builder, words like "unemployment benefits" or they had to sell their computer! READ»

Gavin Newsom Wants to Be Governor of California. Would You Hire Him?

The controversial mayor of San Francisco wants to upgrade to the governor's mansion. Would you hire this pretty face to run the world's eighth-largest economy?READ»

Tweaking a Dictator, With a Remarkable Ad Campaign

The Outdoor Grand Prix at Cannes went to a campaign aimed at memorializing Robert Mugabe's corruption.READ»

Internet Vigilantes Lend a Hand to Iranian Protestors

Anonymous--the infamous, faceless hacker group--creates a guide to evading Iranian censors.READ»

The Dark Side of Twittering a Revolution

The same technologies that have allowed for a potential democratic revolution in Iran could emerge just as readily in support of something far more sinister.READ»

Iranian Government Not as Tech-Savvy as Its People

Need one more reason to cast a suspicious eye over the doings of the incumbent Ahmadinejad government in Iran? Well here is one, and there's a fascinating sting in the tale--turns out the government isn't as tech-savvy as its ...READ»

Iranian Reformist Protestors Tweet on Despite the Government

Amid the confusion and accusations of Iran's election, the people of Iran are using technology to coordinate protests and voice their anger--despite the government's attempts to block the efforts.READ»

Getting the Facebook Generation Out to Vote

Half of America's young people don't vote in presidential elections. In his first documentary, 20-year-old David Burstein shows them why they should care.READ»

11 Killer Apps for Microsoft Surface [Video]

Microsoft's interactive table, dubbed Surface, brings the heady dream of interactive computing closer reality. As developers find ways to make Surface's gorgeous multi-user interface shine, more and more companies are turning ...READ»

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Viva La Craftolution: Etsy Movement Cracks Over Politics

You would think that Etsy, the groundbreaking Web site that serves as a $90 million market for designs made by small-scale artisans, would be populated by placid, like-minded sellers who humbly connect with buyers much like a ...READ»

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