U.S. Ambassador Samantha Power Wants To Join Pussy Riot
The envoy to the United Nations is such a big fan of the Russian punk band that she wants to go on tour with them. (Not really, but Russia still got mad.)
American Idol's Clay Aiken Announces Candidacy For U.S. House Of Representatives
The former “American Idol” star says Washington won't change him, just as Hollywood didn't.
Indie Video Game Creators Strike Back At 'Candy Crush Saga' With The Candy Jam
Participants in the Candy Jam created over 350 indie video games to protest the business practices of "Candy Crush Saga" owners King.
CBO: Americans To Move Away From Full-Time Work Under Obamacare
Because of benefits from Obamacare, 2.3 million Americans may opt not to work full-time by 2021. Republican anger is misguided.
Coca Cola's Super Bowl Ad Draws Misguided Anger From The Right
Coca-Cola's commercial featuring "America the Beautiful" sung in various languages was heartwarming. So why is the right so mad?
How Suburban Sprawl Is Killing The Environment
A Berkeley study found that cities generate much less greenhouse gas per capita than suburbs. Is this good news for cities?
Dogecoin Raises $7,000 To Send Indian Luger Shiva Keshavan To 2014 Sochi Olympic Games
For the second time this month, Reddit's Dogecoin community has banded together to financially support an athlete’s way to the Olympics.
Who Is Rebecca Richards, The NSA's New Civil Liberties And Privacy Officer?
The agency caught spying on Americans announced that it has a new Civil Liberties and Privacy Officer, but who is she?
Why Does The Average Of Every Congress Member Look So White?
The United States is an increasingly diverse country, but you wouldn't know it from looking at a photographic average of Congress members.
Atlanta Still Gridlocked Wednesday After Disastrous Winter Storm [PHOTOS]
The biggest city in the South is still dealing with massive gridlock wrought by an out-of-place ice storm.
Kenya Delivers Record Fine To Chinese Ivory Smuggler
Harsh sentences under strict new anti-poaching laws may help stem the illegal ivory trade in Africa.
Remembering Pete Seeger's Legacy As An American Progressive Icon
The musician, who died Tuesday, was an icon of the progressive movement. Here's a history of his involvement with the cause.
Anti-World Cup Protests Turn Violent In Brazil [PHOTOS]
Brazilians love soccer -- but protests against the 2014 World Cup turned violent in Sao Paulo.
Florida Rep. Trey Radel To Resign From Congress After Cocaine Conviction
The first-term Florida Republican, who was convicted of cocaine possession, will resign his post on Monday.
Reinventing Against Me!: Why The Band's New 'Trasngender Dyphoria Blues' Is Their Most Politically Radical - And Important - Album Ever
In exploring Laura Jane Grace’s struggle with gender dysphoria, Against Me! has created their most radical album, and their best in at least a decade.
South Carolina Candidate Lee Bright Raffles Off Free AR-15 Assault Rifle To Supporters
Lee Bright branded himself the pro-gun candidate in South Carolina's Senate race, and plans to show it in a bold way.
Lobbyist Spending Scaled Back 12 Percent In 2013
Lobbyists are spending less these days, at least if trends from 2013 continue.
As Ukrainian President Agrees To Peace Talks, Kiev Burns [PHOTOS]
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich has agreed to peace talks with the leaders of protesters who have called for his resignation.
Glenn Beck: 'I Played A Role In Helping Tear The Country Apart'
The conservative/tea party figure says he now regrets something about his past work on a popular talk show on Fox News.
ACLU Sues Utah Over Same-Sex Marriage Benefits
The American Civil Liberties Union has sued the state of Utah over its refusal to recognize benefits for newly-married same-sex couples.
Meet Joshua Black, The Noose-Happy Candidate Who Wants To Execute Obama
It's no longer a surprise to see Tea Party Republicans call for Obama’s impeachment. But when one calls for his execution, it's a bit more noteworthy.
Pope Benedict XVI Defrocked 400 Priests Over Child Abuse In Just Two Years
Report confirms a major increase in priests who have been dismissed following church trials.
Obama Announces The End Of NSA Metadata Collection 'As It Currently Exists'
In the most-anticipated development, Obama announced he will end the telephone metadata collection program “as it currently exists.”
Obama To Call On Congressional Limits To NSA On Anniversary Of Eisenhower's Farewell Address
The president is expected to call on Congress to set limits on the NSA's surveillance programs -- some may see a parallel with Eisenhower.
Abrams Tanks, Laser Labs And Citrus Rot: Your Guide To Earmarks In The Omnibus Spending Bill
Congress may have banned blatant earmark spending riders, but plenty of pork slipped through the Omnibus appropriations bill anyway.
How The Omnibus Spending Bill Restricts Abortion Funding
The bipartisan spending bill contains several pro-life clauses banning the use of federal money for abortions.
Reddit, Mozilla And Others To Protest NSA Spying, Honor Aaron Swartz On 'The Day We Fight Back'
Reddit, Boing Boing, Mozilla and others plan to lobby against NSA surveillance and honor Aaron Swartz on Feb. 11.
More Americans Identify As Liberals, Fewer As Moderates
Americans are still more likely to call themselves conservative, but the number of those who self-identify as liberals is higher than ever.
Will Bridgegate Hurt Chris Christie's 2016 Chances? Not Likely
For some Christie supporters, the G.W. Bridge incident is being written off as merely a temporary setback.
Chris Christie Apologizes To New Jersey, Fires Bridget Kelly Over George Washington Bridge Lane Closures
Christie apologized for revelations that his aide Bridget Anne Kelly orchestrated a series of G.W. Bridge lane closures.
