Politics

Beyond GoDaddy – Brainstorming a Massive SOPA Boycott

Beyond GoDaddy – Brainstorming a Massive SOPA Boycott

UPDATE 2:23pm CST 12/23: Breaking news – GoDaddy has reversed their support for SOPA (more at Mashable). Proof positive that we can effect change when we take action. Please keep reading — there are still 400+ other organizations supporting SOPA that we need to reach. I’ve been just absolutely sickened by the whole process around SOPA...

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Lewis Black on Glenn Beck Hypocrisy

Lewis Black on Glenn Beck Hypocrisy

Those who know me well know that my politics run all over the place. I usually call myself libertarian, but on various issues, I may be anywhere from progressive to arch-conservative. That’s because I have both a brain and a heart, and neither one rules every aspect of my life. Also, I don’t listen...

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Don’t Make New Laws – Enforce the Ones We Have

Don’t Make New Laws – Enforce the Ones We Have

The Austin City Council recently passed a ban on texting while driving. They also voted unanimously yesterday to expand/clarify those restrictions to include playing games, shuffling through songs, or using your cell phone’s GPS system – unless it’s mounted on the dash. As Councilmember Laura Morrison put it, “Don’t use your cell phone while...

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