State of the Union Address

Blogs
April 8, 2013
Congressman Steve Stockman to Gunmakers: Come Check Out Texas
U.S. Representative Steve Stockman is not a subtle man. We could go so far as to say he has a flair for the dramatic. He is, after all, the man who brought Ted Nugent as his plus-one to the State of the Union address, and compared the Earth to a sort of fuel-filled water balloon. And even further ba ... More >>
Blogs
February 15, 2013
Does the Harlem Shake Mean We'll Never Escape Viral Dance Memes?
I don't mean to get too weepy here, so soon after Valentine's Day, but I think this is true, and important: You never forget your first viral-video dance meme. I'm sorry, "Harlem Shake" partisans, but it's true. Whether it was "Call Me Maybe," all the way back in 2012, or "Gangnam Style," all the wa ... More >>
Blogs
February 13, 2013
Shockingly, Ted Nugent Was Not a Fan of Obama's State of the Union Address
In his State of the Union address yesterday, President Obama laid out a moderately progressive agenda, calling for a higher minimum wage, action to combat climate change, comprehensive immigration reform, and tougher gun control measures. The Nuge was not amused. The New York Times described a "sto ... More >>
Blogs
February 13, 2013
Here's Why Neither Texas Senator Voted for the Violence Against Women Act
The U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly yesterday to renew the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). It now heads to the House for what will likely be an ugly battle over its renewal; President Obama used part of his State of the Union address last night to urge the House representatives to pass it. Th ... More >>
News
November 29, 2012
Support for Guest Worker Scheme Shows GOP Still Doesn't Get It
News
April 26, 2012
How One Man's Flaming Water Fired Up a Battle Between Texas and the EPA
Steve Lipsky's epic battle and what it means for the future of fracking.
Blogs
January 26, 2012
So, Here's Your Ringtone of Obama Singing Al Green
Last week, Obama sang the opening line of Al Green's "Let's Stay Together," so of course it's been everywhere online, but last night, Old School 94.5 told me what I really wanted to know: How I could get my own ringtone rendition of it. I think Obama needs to sing parts of old soul songs more often. ... More >>