“House Speaker John Boehner’s opposition to the Employment Non-Discrimination Act because he fears job loss and litigation is “callous” and based on falsehoods, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Tuesday.”* House Speaker John Boehner is remaining in opposition to ENDA, legislation that would make it illegal to discriminate against LGBT individuals in the workplace. Why does he think ENDA …
Heartless Dick Cheney Just Keeps On Ticking
Guest host Jimmy Dore aims his signature wit toward one of his favorite targets – the death-defying former Vice President Dick Cheney, who’s still going strong despite experiencing five heart attacks and one heart transplant surgery. How does Cheney keep beating the odds, and does it involve a deal with a shadowy pitchfork-wielding underworld figure? And does that deal …
The Young Turks YouTube Playlist November 7, 2013
Hosted by Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian, featuring Jayar Jackson, David Koller, Jesus Godoy and Steve Oh from YouTube Space LA.
OOPS: Biden Calls Random Guy, Not Newly Elected Boston Mayor
“…Joe Biden drops the F-bomb from time to time. That’s just how honey badgers are. But, sometimes a politician’s best weapon is also his worst enemy. Like that time at a campaign rally when Biden saluted Missouri state senator Chuck Graham by asking him to stand up and be acknowledged, before realizing Graham was in a wheelchair. On Tuesday, …
Chris Christie Fat-Shamed On Time Magazine Cover?
“This week’s Time magazine features three articles on New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie…But it’s the cover that’s likely to get the most attention. It shows a shadowy silhouette of Christie’s profile above the coverline “The Elephant in the Room,” a reference to both the Republican Party’s mascot and the GOP hopeful’s weight…”.* Did Time fat-shame Christie or is this …
NEW Video Of Crack Smoking Mayor Rob Ford
“A new video has surfaced showing Mayor Rob Ford acting wildly and belligerent and using threatening words including “kill” and “murder” with reference to an unidentified person. The video was this week being shopped around by someone looking to make thousands of dollars. The Toronto Sun discussed the video with the vendor but did not purchase it or enter …
Sleeping Stranger Subway Picture Goes Viral
“Oscar “Isaac” Theil, 65, was on his way home to the Kensington section of Brooklyn on the Q train when an unidentified man fell asleep on his shoulder for more than a half hour last Thursday night. Another rider was amazed at the scene — a black man sleeping on the shoulder of a white man in a yarmulke …