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David Frum: 'Republicans Lied To by 'Conservative Entertainment Complex' (Video)

November 9, 2012 By Alexander C. Kaufman 28 weeks ago

Conservative columnist David Frum said many in the Republican base believed the last four years were the apocalypse

  

Black Camerawoman 'Not Surprised' to Be Hit With Nuts, Called an 'Animal' at RNC

August 30, 2012 By Tim Molloy 38 weeks ago

"This situation could happen to me at the Democratic convention or standing on the street corner," says Patricia Carroll

  

'Game of Thrones' Writer Rips Republicans

August 15, 2012 By Tim Molloy 40 weeks ago

"They are oligarchs and racists clad in the skins of dead elephants"

  

'The Daily Show': Jon Stewart Mocks Republicans' Obama and Watergate Comparisons (Video)

June 27, 2012 By Brent Lang 47 weeks ago

"Fast and Furious would be like if Monica Lewinsky went down on Iran Contra during the Bay of Pigs invasion," Stewart jokes

  

Jane Lynch Tells Republicans: 'Money To be Made in Gay Marriage' (Video)

May 17, 2012 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

"Glee" star Jane Lynch slides into Rachel Maddow's chair on MSNBC to deliver an economic argument for marriage equality

  

Hollywood Democrats Just Saying No to Super PACs

March 11, 2012 By Michael Janofsky 1 year ago

Hollywood Democrats are avoiding Super Pacs. How come? They want the moral high ground on campaign finance reform

  

With Obama Struggling in Hollywood, GOP Support on the Rise

February 27, 2012 By Michael Janofsky 1 year ago

"It used to be about 80-20, Democrat -- now, I’d say it’s closer to 60-40, though a majority of Republicans in Hollywood are hiding under rocks"

  

Rick Perry Complains That Gays Can Serve but Kids Can't Pray (Video)

December 7, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 1 year ago

The Republican presidential hopeful derides President Obama's "war on religion"

  

Jon Stewart: When Does Ron Paul Get to Be the Media Frontrunner? (Video)

November 18, 2011 By Tim Molloy 1 year ago

Gingrich latest to surge... ho-hum

  

Obama: I'll Veto GOP's Attempt to Overthrow Net Neutrality Rules

November 8, 2011 By Peter Voskamp 1 year ago

Thursday's vote could overturn new regulations that prevent ISP's from charging for premium service

  

Jon Stewart on Gaddafi: A Weirdo Among Weirdos (Video)

October 21, 2011 By Kimberly Potts 1 year ago

Stewart also provides a "dic tip" for future dictators on the lam: "I would resist hidey-holing"

  

Here They Go Again: House GOP Tries to Strip NPR of Federal Funding

September 29, 2011 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

Republican members want a report from the Committee for Public Broadcasting on how it can wean NPR off federal funds by 2014

  

Howard Schultz: Obama, Congress Should Not Vacation During a Crisis

August 17, 2011 By Sharon Waxman 1 year ago

In an exclusive interview, the Starbucks CEO says he has been “stunned” by the response to his call for a boycott on political donations

  

House Republicans Vote to Kill FCC's Net Neutrality Rules

April 8, 2011 By Brent Lang & Cassie Chew 2 years ago

Vote aims to overturn controversial regulations that prevent internet providers from charging fees for premium services

  

NPR: Come On, Is It Really That Liberal?

March 10, 2011 By Brent Lang 2 years ago

Conservatives say the publicly funded media company is overwrought with elitist coastal liberalism, but analysts say the channel's inoffensive to the point of being bland

  

Arthur the Aardvark, House Democrats Join to Protest Public Broadcasting Cuts

February 16, 2011 By Brent Lang 2 years ago

Republicans are pushing to eliminate all federal support for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting

  

Democrats Tap Big Bird to Help Save Public Broadcasting Funding

February 15, 2011 By Brent Lang 2 years ago

Congressmen will appear with PBS characters in bid to stop GOP efforts to slash federal support

  

GOP Proposes Ending Corp. for Public Broadcasting Funding

February 9, 2011 By Brent Lang 2 years ago

House GOP also wants deep cuts to the National Endowment for the Arts and the Humanities

  

Budget Crunch! Hollywood Tax Breaks Under Siege by States

February 3, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 2 years ago

Michigan is reviewing its production incentives and New Mexico might cut its. Could tightening belts squeeze the life out of indie film production?

  

Pelosi Turns to Spielberg to Save Democrats

December 22, 2010 By the Washington Post 2 years ago

Outgoing Speaker of the House wants the director to lend his golden touch to rebranding the party

  

NPR and PBS -- This Time It's the Fight of Their Lives

December 6, 2010 By Brent Lang 2 years ago

With budget shortfalls, vicious infighting and a power shift in Washington, make no mistake -- public media is under attack

  

House Republicans Warn FCC: Back Off on Net Neutrality

November 19, 2010 By Brent Lang 2 years ago

GOP members of the Energy and Commerce Commission say news rules would be "a mistake"

  

Forget 'Palin's Alaska': 5 Political Reality Series We'd Like to See

November 13, 2010 By Dominic Patten 2 years ago

"Bill Clinton's Vegas" would have "hit" stained on blue dresses all over America ...

  

From Piracy to Comcast, Hollywood Comes Out a Midterm Winner

November 3, 2010 By Dominic Patten 2 years ago

With an old friend as governor and corporate-friendly Republicans a national level, Tuesday was very, very good for this town

  

Bristol Palin vs. Lindsay Lohan: a Tale of 2 Bad Girls

September 27, 2010 By Dominic Patten 2 years ago

Palin's ascendance -- amidst rumors that she may be dating her "DWTS" partner -- tells you all you need to know about the ménage à trios between celebrity, money and politics in America

  

Study: Political Spending Up 25 Percent

September 22, 2010 By Brent Lang 2 years ago

Thanks to high-profile mid-term races and a controversial Supreme Court decision, broadcasters stand to make nearly $2.5 billion

  
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