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US Lifts HIV/AIDS Travel Ban
For the last 22 years, foreign citizens living with HIV or AIDS have been forbidden to legally enter the US. As of Monday, that ban will be a thing of the past. On Friday, President Obama announced the decision to overturn the policy he called "rooted in fear rather than fact."
The Worst Case of Beer Goggles in the History of Drinking
This genius commercial for IBC root beer exploits the alcohol shame fears of anyone who's had one too many the night before. Watch as this guy wakes up to discover who he had a wild night with. It's enough to make us all switch to root beer!
New York Times Traces First Lady's Slave Roots
The New York Times ran a captivating historical piece today about a six-year-old slave named Melvinia. The paper traces her family's five-generation journey from slavery to modern success.
It's a fascinating American story that just so happens to be part of first lady Michelle Obama's story, too.
Say What? Jeannette Walls on Secrets and Vampires
A wise friend of mine once said this. They suck the life out of you, but they can only survive in the darkness. Once they're exposed to the light, there's a moment of horror, of recognition, and then poof — they lose their power over you.
Should the Media Stay Away From Michelle Obama's Heritage?
Yesterday, the New York Times ran a piece on Michelle Obama's connection to slavery. Using old public records, fading photos, and recollections of older family members, the New York Times, along with genealogist Megan Smolenyak, uncovered details that fully connect the first lady to the history of slavery for the first time. While the piece was captivating, some worry that it was not appropriate.
Tea Parties Prove Conservatives Are Growing (Grass) Roots?
A revolution might be coming this Wednesday, April 15. Antitax protests, known as tea parties, have been brewing around the country, and they could boil over on tax day. T.E.A.
Front Page: Holocaust Denier Ahmadinejad Might Be Jewish
- The identity papers of Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad reveal that he probably has Jewish roots. — The Daily Telegraph
- A new report suggests that the government misled the public about the $700 billion bank bailout last year. — New York Times
- President Obama will not meet the Dalai Lama when he visits Washington DC this week.
Clinton Advisor Wanted to Hit Obama For Un-American Roots
A clash of personalities unraveled Hillary Clinton's bid for the White House, according to The Atlantic, which published internal Clinton camp emails and memos last night.
One of the most astonishing communications came in March 2007, when Hillary Clinton's then-chief strategist Mark Penn authored an email that resembled a smear chain email, more than a strategy recommendation against a friendly primary opponent. Penn wrote:All of these articles about his boyhood in Indonesia and his life in Hawaii are geared toward showing his background is diverse, multicultural, and putting that in a new light.
Which Celebrity Couple Did You Root For in 2008?
Celebrities are intriguing on their own, but celebrity couples are double the fun! And even though their relationships are historically volatile, it's not uncommon to have a favorite. So ladies, tell me, which couple did you root for most in 2008?
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