Mickey Becomes a Rat And We All Like It: Why Are Our Heroes All Dark?

Lennard Davis, 11.11.2009

Distinguished Professor, University of Illinois at Chicago

What's happened to Mickey? I read today that Disney is about to launch a new Mickey video game in which our hero's sunny personality is going dark side.

Laurie David, Will You Marry Me?

Kevin Grandia, 10.30.2009

Managing editor, DeSmogBlog.com

I really don't know what to make of this video. At the least it's very entertaining, but I don't know if it will woo the likes of Inconvenient Truth producer Laurie David to the altar!

The Shape of Things to Come: War before Peace in the Mideast

Leon T. Hadar, 10.28.2009

Journalist and foreign affairs analyst

The current status-quo in the Middle East must be disturbed before conditions are right for the next round of Middle East diplomacy.

With a Health Care Plan This Insane, Who Needs Wingnuts?

Bob Cesca, 11.16.2009

Political Writer, Blogger, and New Media Producer

Baucus' entire goal was to construct a bipartisan plan. Mission accomplished. Insofar as both parties hate it. He tailored his plan to appeal to the Republicans who, as it turns out, don't support the plan anyway.

The Fading Status of Glamour Gulch

Meredith C. Carroll, 11.15.2009

Colorado Columnist

Once known as the snowy playground of the Hollywood elite, in recent years Aspen's celebrity ski conditions have seemed more like mashed potatoes than champagne powder.

Is Larry David Right? Can Dogs be "Racist"? This is a Job for Cesar Millan

Waylon Lewis, 10.18.2009

Founder of elephantjournal.com and the Walk the Talk Show

How do we teach our confused furry pals that security guards, homeless gentlemen or African-Americans aren't anything to be afraid of?

Whatever Works With Woody: Patricia Clarkson on Head Scarves, Being a Girl Scout and Loving Two Men at Once

Christal Smith, 07.19.2009

Award winning broadcast journalist

"For women my age, comedic parts are so few and far between. But this humor comes out of the character, she is a stereotype, a cliche, and then you start to see shades."

HuffPost Review: Whatever Works

Marshall Fine, 07.16.2009

Author and film critic, hollywoodandfine.com

I won't go so far to classify Whatever Works as A-level Woody Allen, but it's solidly in the high B range -- funny, heartfelt, with hokey jokes and occasionally surprising insights.

Heading To Las Vegas: Susie Essman

Ellen Sterling, 07.02.2009

Award-winning journalist and editor

Disclaimer: I am a Susie Essman fan. She makes me laugh and from the moment I first saw her -- actually heard her when I was on the phone in the next...

The Bottom Line on the Bottomless Cup

Jon Chattman, 04.02.2009

Founder of thecheappop.com, pop culture/music writer, and author of "Sweet Stache"

A few years back, I went to a nearby diner for some iced coffee and was turned down on a refill. Why is it coffee coming from the same pot can be bottomless yet tossing in a few ice cubes makes it not so?

Larry David, Secretary of...Humor?

Erica Heller, 01.02.2009

Author, creative consultant

Obama must go back on television as soon as he can to fill the one appalling gap in his shining galaxy. He must appoint Larry David Secretary of Humor.

You Deserve A Break Today: Making History Is Hard Work

Dr. Judith Rich, 12.06.2008

Dear Readers, I've just been notified that in honor of our history-making presidential election last night, today, Nov. 5th, has been cancelled. All...

Larry David, You Can Relax

Elizabeth Austin, 12.04.2008

One morning last week, we were heading toward downtown Chicago when we saw an unusual cloud pattern: a giant X cloud hanging in the sky, roughly over the Hyde Park neighborhood.

So, Who Would Joseph Heller Vote For Next Tuesday?

Erica Heller, 11.30.2008

Author, creative consultant

Most people would automatically assume it to be the brilliant kid from Harvard rather than the spooky, disingenuous, creaky-wheel from yesteryear. They would be wrong.

Are You Suffering From Election Anxiety?

Amanda Michel, 11.28.2008

"I can't take much more of this. Two weeks to go, and I'm at the end of my rope. I can't work. I can eat, but mostly standing up. I'm anxious all the ...

Not To Worry

Albert Brooks, 11.24.2008

Let's say McCain wins and Sarah Palin takes over for Dick Cheney. I think it will be a smooth transition, we won't even miss a beat. I'm here to say, "What's the worst that can happen?"

And Larry David Thinks He's Frightened?

Richard Lewis, 11.24.2008

I simply will not tolerate another stolen vote and election, tantamount to a sentence of another four-to-eight years of Hell, because we haven't been vigilant and done our jobs.

Do You Suffer From Election Anxiety? Try This Yoga Routine (VIDEO)

Tara Stiles, 11.24.2008

Reinventing what it means to practice yoga

November 4 is creeping up, right alongside stress and anxiety levels for most of us. (Even Larry David!) We all have that annoying Palin-McCain fan as...

Waiting for Nov. 4th

Larry David, 11.22.2008

This is like waiting for the results of a biopsy. Actually, it's worse. Biopsies only take a few days, maybe a week at the most, and if the biopsy comes back positive, there's still a potential cure. With this, there's no cure. The result is final. Like death.

McCain: 5 Reasons You Should Curb Your Enthusiasm for Curb Your Enthusiasm

Katie Halper, 01.12.2009

Co-Founder of Laughing Liberally, a political comedy group

I understand that the white-haired curmudgeon who is always saying the wrong thing is a character with whom you can identify. But I think once you consider the aspects of the show you might have missed, you'll want to retract your endorsement.

Top Ten Ways Not To Act Old

Pamela Redmond Satran, 07.02.2008

Developer of nameberry.com

You may not be aware that what you're doing and saying pegs you as over the hill (wait: is that expression over the hill?), but the young people around you certainly are.