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Say What? Kennedy Never Stopped Regretting Chappaquiddick
"Atonement is a process that never ends."
— In his posthumous memoir True Compass, Senator Ted Kennedy discusses the 1969 accident in Chappaquiddick, MA. He revisits the night when he drove into the water with passenger Mary Jo Kopechne and waited 10 hours to notify the police resulting in Mary Jo's death.
Could You Do Your Partner's Job?
Despite the passing of the "lion of the Senate," the people of Massachusetts might soon have another Senator Kennedy at their service. Democratic leaders like Sen. Orrin Hatch and Sen.
Front Page: Leaders Reflect on Death of Ted Kennedy
- Both Democrats and Republicans are mourning the death of Senator Ted Kennedy.— AP
- The Obama administration is on the brink of a Middle East peace breakthrough. — Guardian UK
- Meanwhile, President Obama is playing some pretty bad golf on vacation at Martha's Vineyard. — New York Post
- Argentina's supreme court has ruled that it is unconstitutional to punish people for personal use of marijuana.
Ted Kennedy Passes Away at 77 After Long Battle With Cancer
We're sad to report that Senator Ted Kennedy, the youngest Kennedy brother, passed away Tuesday at his home in Hyannis Port, MA. Although the infamous incident at Chappaquiddick marred his reputation, Kennedy in later years was known for championing healthcare reform, better working wages, and equal rights, he was called the "liberal lion of the senate."
Most recently, he was known for his love of Portuguese water dogs, which he shared with the Obamas when he gave the first family their dog, Bo.
New Law Dramatically Increases National Volunteer Program
President Obama signed the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act today, which could quadruple the size of AmeriCorps over the next eight years. The president was joined by the $5.7 billion bill's namesake (Ted Kennedy) and former president Bill Clinton, who started the nationwide volunteer program in 1993.
Obama Sings Happy Birthday to Ted Kennedy!
The who's who of DC gathered at the Kennedy Center tonight to wish Senator Ted Kennedy a happy 77th birthday. Bill Cosby hosted the event, and Lauren Bacall, Bernadette Peters, and James Taylor performed for the audience. Cosby wasn't the only person to make a joke.
Senator Ted Kennedy Released From Hospital
Sen. Edward M. Kennedy (aka Ted Kennedy) was released from the hospital this morning after having a seizure during an inaugural luncheon yesterday.
GQ Names Barack Obama "Man of the Year"
GQ named Barack Obama one if its "Men of the Year" in an issue that went to print before Election Day. Obama graces one of four different covers among the likes of Michael Phelps, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Jon Hamm, and includes an article written by Senator Ted Kennedy. Obama is called the "Game Changer of the Year," and in his intro Kennedy says:
Whether he wins or loses, Barack Obama has ushered in a new era of American politics with a limitless vision of a better future that will endure for many years to come.
Briefing Book: Ted Kennedy Returns to Senate
- Kennedy Returns to Work: The Massachusetts senator went back to work today six months after suffering a seizure that led to the diagnosis of his malignant brain tumor. — Huffington Post
- Hate-Crime Backlash?: The election of a black president triggered at least 200 hate-related incidents, a watchdog group finds. — CS Monitor
- Pres-elect 2.0: Check out Obama's first weekly address on YouTube.
Front Page: Ted Kennedy In Surgery, Mugabe at UN Food Summit, Gates to Myanmar "Criminal Neglect"
- Ted Kennedy In Surgery: Ted Kennedy is at the Duke University Medical Center this morning undergoing surgery for his cancerous brain tumor. The surgery comes after the 76-year-old senator was diagnosed last month with a malignant glioma, an especially lethal type of brain tumor. He's being operated on this morning by one of the nation's top neurosurgeons, Dr.
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