Science Open Thread

I'd thought I'd highlight some of the interesting science stories I've seen lately. Music for the Monkeys This is a really interesting story about music and its ability to effect…

Afternoon Open Thread

Tell us what's on your mind. We promise we won't tell anyone else. Pitcher and wingnut Curt Schilling is contemplating running for the open Massachusetts senate seat, although he may…

Weekend Open Thread

Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins of Kansas says the GOP needs a "great white hope" and then denies she knew the racial connotations of the phrase. It turns out she may not…

Weekend Open Thread

What's on your mind? The birthers have a new obsession. I'm beginning to think their obsession is rooted in something else... The may be some new torture allegations in the…

Afternoon Open Thread

Is there something on your mind? Here's some stories that have caught my attention. This is the scandal that will ruin Obama's presidency for good! Michelle Obama wore shorts! (I…

Good News Thread

I had about 15 tabs open this afternoon of various depressing, violent, racist teabagger stories. But frankly, I'm getting sick of hearing about this stuff already (although it's important to…

Morning Open Thread

He's baaaack! Rick Santorum for president in 2012? Stephen Hawking responds to the nutty Investor's Business Daily editorial: "I wouldn't be here today if not for the NHS". Surprise, surprise…

Afternoon Open Thread

The tea partiers are putting their heckling strategy to work. Will harassment and thuggish behavior really help their cause? As a commenter at TPM asked - are these the same…

Early Morning Open Thread

Sarah Palin's resignation speech is copy edited by Vanity Fair. Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. is arrested for breaking into his own home. Atwater City Councilman Gary Frago (California) sent racist emails about the Obamas to staff and community members. President Obama fights back against Senator DeMint's "waterloo" comment.