Howard Stern: Diamond in a Rough Patch

Mario Almonte, 11.02.2009

PR Strategist and Pop Culture Analyst

For a man who almost single-handedly revolutionized the broadcasting industry, Stern continues to be spectacularly disrespected by the media that he so radically transformed.

The Billionaires' Latest Guerrilla Musical

Clifford J. Tasner, 11.02.2009

Composer/Lyricist/Satiriest

When CIGNA Representatives refused to speak with protesters at their offices last Wednesday morning, the Billionaires For Wealthcare decided to speak on CIGNA's behalf, and a guerrilla musical broke out.

At Bette's Hulaween: Mayor Bloomberg "Dressed" as Matt Damon

Andrea Chalupa, 11.01.2009

Editor at Walletpop

Friday night, in the razzling-dazzling Waldorf-Astoria, Bette Midler entertained a packed ballroom of ghostly and goofy guests, raising over a million dollars and counting, for the New York Restoration Project.

Geithner Advocates Permanent Billionaire Bailout Society?

Les Leopold, 10.30.2009

Author of "The Looting of America"

We can either prop up the billionaire bailout society as Geithner wants or we can begin the necessary process of breaking it up. You know what the financial interests want.

Halloween? Bah, Humbug!

Michael DeJong, 10.29.2009

Environmentalist, artist and author

Now don't get me wrong, I enjoy festive holidays as much as the next person, but we eco-freaks can't help ourselves from sucking the fun out of things, particularly when it comes to harming children.

Breaking out of the Billionaire Bailout Society

Les Leopold, 10.28.2009

Author of "The Looting of America"

Perhaps we need a new vocabulary that helps us describe a society that promotes the accumulation of vast riches, bails out the rich, and avoids responsibility for the common good.

Mr. and Ms. Gates Go To Washington, Host Roundtable On Global Health Funding

Diane Tucker, 10.28.2009

Writer/producer/director living in Washington DC

The Gateses are visiting our nation's capital to reframe the conversation about global health aid. They said we should spend more time talking about what works and how to measure it.

Snoop Dogg's Best Lines from Past TV Appearances

Danny Groner, 10.09.2009

Video Editor/Online Assistant Editor at TheWeek.com

For a well-known hip-hop artist, Snoop seems to spend a lot of time making cameos on TV. Take a look at the best of Snoop's past appearances, along with his Snoopiest lines.

Celeb Career Thermometer: Kate Gosselin vs. Martha Stewart

Nicole Williams, 10.09.2009

Author of "Girl on Top"

Who woulda thunk that nightmare wife Kate Gosselin would come out of her messy divorce as the good guy? And we always knew Martha Stewart ran a tight ship, but just how tight was uncertain...

The Forbes 400 Shows Why Our Nation Is Falling Apart

Les Leopold, 10.01.2009

Author of "The Looting of America"

Collectively, the Forbes 400 have $1.57 trillion in wealth. It's hard to get your mind around a number like that. So let's imagine that it was available for the public good. What does $1.57 trillion buy?

Lynden Miller, Carolyn Kent: Ladies Who Perfected New York's Parks

Michael Henry Adams, 09.30.2009

Writer, Lecturer, Historian and Activist

More than other New Yorkers, Lynden Miller and Carolyn Kent largely reversed the ill effects of the city's 1970s era of disinvestment in public places.

The Battle Hymn Of The Insurance Companies

Clifford J. Tasner, 09.16.2009

Composer/Lyricist/Satiriest

The Billionaires for Wealthcare and our new song, "Battle Hymn Of The Insurance Companies" opened last night's Rachel Maddow show.

This Health Care Plan Must Die!

Clifford J. Tasner, 09.09.2009

Composer/Lyricist/Satiriest

Rejoice and let us glory in the profits that we gain / By rationing the remedies for suffering and pain. / We will not let you regulate our budgetary drain. / This health care plan must die!

Japan's New Era

Sunil Chacko, 10.21.2009

Medical Doctor, Public Health and Finance Specialist. University Professor.

The landslide victory of Dr. Yukio Hatoyama's Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) has given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to effect change in the way Japan does business.

Hot Water: How SIGG Lost My Trust (And Kind of Broke My Heart)

Simran Sethi, 10.18.2009

At no point did SIGG ever correct the public's misperception that their bottles were BPA-free. In fact, they profited from it.

Would You Want Michael Vick as a Coworker?

Eve Tahmincioglu, 09.14.2009

We're not big on giving ex-cons an employment chance, unless they're Michael Vick or Martha Stewart. The others get their resumes thrown in the trash if a manager finds out they have a record.

Following Unconventional Wisdom Toward the American Dream

Louise Mirrer, 09.03.2009

Louise Mirrer

For people today who wonder whether the American Dream is still viable -- or if it is, how to achieve it -- The Education of an American Dreamer offers a fascinating and complex answer.

Senate Dems Getting Warm and Cozy with T Boone Pickens

A. Siegel, 08.29.2009

Energy, environmental blogger, getenergysmartnow.com

Rather than bring in people who are discussing serious solutions, the DPC is bringing a snake-oil salesman who merits credit for dishonorable attacks on the 2004 Democratic Party presidential nominee.

New York Times Publishing $2 Hard-copy Version of Free Digital Edition

Andy Borowitz, 07.29.2009

BorowitzReport.com

The New York Times is making a massive gamble that consumers will be interested in reading a hard-copy version of its free online edition -- and willing to pay $2 a day for it.

Michael Vick in the Theater of Redemption

Eric Dezenhall, 08.25.2009

Co-founded Dezenhall Resources and today serves as the company's CEO

Vick's comeback will be tied to three variables: His athletic skill, his ability to keep his nose clean, and the passage of time, which tends to be surprisingly merciful.

I'm Sick of Hearing About the Poor, Poor Millionaires

Chris Weigant, 08.20.2009

Author, Political Commentator, and Blogger (ChrisWeigant.com)

Democrats have to get over their knee-jerk reaction to being labeled "tax and spenders" by their opposition. If higher taxes for millionaires are the way to pay for healthcare reform, then let everyone know it, and know why.