Jesse Jackson: Bush Wants to ‘Rule the World’ Civil rights leaders, union laborers and peace activists joined Rev. Jesse Jackson in Washington, D.C. Friday as he railed against the Bush administration for wanting to “rule the world,” and former Attorney…

Simple Simon A political quiz.  Bill Simon, California Republican candidate for governor was given a new chance in his campaign when a judge overturned a $78 million dollar judgment against his firm, thus freeing him from fraud charges. An astute candidate…

Nevada voters consider legalizing marijuana. Taking a step beyond use for medicinal purposes, voters in Nevada are considering making it legal for adults to possess up to 3 ounces of pot. [kuro5hin.org]

Wherefore Art Though, Stable Windows? From The Shifted Librarian Well, the comeback is still a bit of a ways off, thanks to Microsoft. Yesterday morning, as I was catching up on news and preparing to start posting again, I realized…

The Meathead vs. The Terminator? Rob Reiner, formerly of All in the Family, is a major player in liberal/progressive circles in California, and has headed successful statewide propositions. Arnold Schwartzenegger, formerly of The Terminator, is a major player in conservative…

Great moments in US foreign policy Washington’s armchair assassins like Trent Lott who urge that we just take Saddam out are ignoring fifty years of less-than-stellar spook involvement in the Middle East. Here are some highlights collated by Eric Margolis…

Hunter Thompson speaks Mr. Gonzo Journalism, the model for Duke in Doonesbury, the man who influenced a LOT of people, just did an interview.  He’s quite sane – and disturbed by what’s going on.  Timid media afraid to report the…