Carrie Fisher Dies At 60

Rest in Peace, Princess. May the Force be with you.

Oops. He’s doing it again.

Eliminating the department would mean parceling out most of its activities to other federal agencies, a sleight of hand maneuver that might create the appearance of smaller government but would disrupt the ordinary operations of the federal government. 

America To Trump: Delete Your Account

Most Americans wish Donald Trump would stop tweeting. Good luck with that.

OTB Caption Contest Winners

The Trumper Tantrum Edition OTB Caption ContestTM is now over.

After Election Losses, Democrats Battle For Some Top Leadership Positions

In what seems like a replay of the primary battle between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, some top Democratic Party leadership positions may be in jeopardy.

Janet Reno, First Female Attorney General, Dies At 78

Janet Reno, who served as Attorney General for nearly all of the Bill Clinton Administration, has died at 78.

Gene Wilder, Comedian And Film Actor, Dies At 83

A skilled comedian and unlikely leading man has passed away at the age of 83.

John McLaughlin, McLaughlin Group Host, Dead At 89

A precursor to modern cable political news with an interesting past has passed away at the age of 89.

Can Americans Unite In Response To Tragedy Anymore?

National tragedies, whether man-made or natural disasters, used to bring Americans together. Now they just seem to pull Americans apart.

Washington Post Pulls Political Cartoon Depicting Ted Cruz’s Daughters As Monkeys

A political cartoonist for The Washington Post crossed a line and, rightfully, got condemned for it.

Another Trump Speech Leads To Another Round Of ‘Is Trump Imploding?’ Speculation

Donald Trump’s latest tirade has led to another round of speculation as to whether or not he’s ‘gone too far’ and reached the beginning of the end of his campaign. Don’t count on it.

Donald Trump Fails To Make Saturday Night Live Great Again

Donald Trump was on Saturday Night Live last night. It wasn’t even remotely funny.

Hillary ‘SNL’ Appearance May Trigger ‘Equal Time’ Law

An FCC rule from a bygone era may get Bernie Sanders and company some time on NBC.

Almost Nobody Complains About ‘Saturday Night Live’ Profanity

I’m not sure this is a concern that rises to the level of an article at The Atlantic.

OTB Caption Contest Winners

The When The Levee Breaks Edition OTB Caption ContestTM is now over.

Conservative Pundits Finally Seeing Sarah Palin For What She Is

Conservatives finally seem to be waking up to the truth about Sarah Palin.

Joe Cocker Dies At 70

How a Bill Becomes an Executive Order

The SNL cold open updates a Schoolhouse Rock classic

SNL’s Victoria Jackson Loses Tea Party Bid

Victoria Jackson has thus far been less successful in politics than her fellow SNL alum Al Franken.

Films Based On Marvel Comics More Successful Than Those Based On DC Comics

Films from the House of Spiderman have grossed more than those from the House of Superman. But that’s mostly because of ticket price increases.

Lieberman Backs Term Limits For Senators on Way Out of Senate

Joe Lieberman has had a change of heart on term limits: He’s now for them.

VP Debate Poll: Ryan 48, Biden 44

Viewers thought Paul Ryan was more likable and articulate than Joe Biden.

Romney Wimp Factor: Newsweek’s Tired Trope

Mitt Romney is no more of a wimp than George H.W. Bush or John Kerry.

Wayne’s World 20th Anniversary

Today’s the 20th anniversary of Wayne’s World