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Denny's: Manhattan Grand Slam

Andrew J. Lederer | Posted 04.04.2013 | New York
Andrew J. Lederer

That there were no Denny's in New York, even more than the absence of, say, Wal-Mart, was emblematic of our singularity. Now, there will be Denny's in Manhattan. Displaced Idahoans are dancing merrily. But how will we know when we're in America?

The New American English Language (A Conversation About Words)

Dr. Cheryl Pappas | Posted 04.04.2013 | Fifty
Dr. Cheryl Pappas

The sounds which once were words communicate tonality solely as reflection of their once-inhabited relevance; i.e. "awesome" becomes an utterance of "okay." Words are stripped of specific meaning, now used as quick punctuation setting generic mood and tone.

Could the U.S. Be Facing a Brain Drain?

Alexia Parks | Posted 04.03.2013 | Denver
Alexia Parks

With only 21 percent of women in senior management in the U.S., is America at risk of a "brain drain?" The answer is probably "Yes," as corporate executives shop the world for talent to manage their fast-growing businesses.

Back Story: The Rosa Parks Statue

Barbara Ernst Prey | Posted 04.22.2013 | Arts
Barbara Ernst Prey

As a member of the National Council on the Arts, the advisory board to the National Endowment for the Arts, I was pleased to read about the recent unveiling of the Rosa Parks statue in the U.S. Capitol Building's National Statuary Hall.

12 Things You Don't Know About Amtrak

The GypsyNesters | Posted 03.30.2013 | Travel
The GypsyNesters

12) Amtrak serves full, cooked-to-order meals served on real dishes aboard all long-haul routes. These always include a vegetarian selection and often...

Bang for Your Buck: The Best Happy Hours Nationwide

The Daily Meal | Posted 03.29.2013 | Taste
The Daily Meal

Some of the country's best-known, and most expensive, restaurants offer little-known menus featuring incredibly inexpensive food and drink specials. You just need to know where to go and when to go.

Former Senator Blames TV Show for Gay Marriage

Susie Sampson | Posted 03.29.2013 | Comedy
Susie Sampson

Former Senator Rick Santorum blames gay marriage on a TV show. Can you guess which one? Cancelled TV show Will & Grace!

America's Mindless Destiny: The "American Federation"?

Glen Browder | Posted 03.22.2013 | Politics
Glen Browder

Now I want to project where we're likely to end up if we stay on our current mindless course. For analytical purposes, I will stipulate four possible scenarios for our evolving Great Experiment -- Disintegration, Distortion, Transition, and Transformation.

Diverging Bases: The Case Against the Metric System

Lila Nordstrom | Posted 03.21.2013 | Science
Lila Nordstrom

In the same way that the foot was obviously invented by a potentially vain, math-hating medieval person, the meter was clearly invented by an anti-social mathematician.

Ben May Say 'Argo' to His Critics

Preetam Kaushik | Posted 03.21.2013 | Entertainment
Preetam Kaushik

Ben Affleck has won the Best Picture Oscar for Argo. But he seems to have ruffled quite a few feathers by taking liberties with the story of the rescue of the six American staff living in hostage conditions in Iran after the Islamic Revolution in 1979.

The Way We Were?

Jeff Valdez | Posted 05.18.2013 | Politics
Jeff Valdez

Lately, I seem to hear and read a lot about how some people wish America would return to the "way it was." I thought long and hard about this and decided next time I hear that, I'm going to ask the person to be more specific.

The Reality of Hard Times

Dori Hartley | Posted 05.13.2013 | Impact
Dori Hartley

Somewhere between abject poverty and those who can afford to go out to dinner (or lunch, or breakfast), there's an invisible little segment of society called, We Who Are Very Broke.

The Conclave

Joe Peyronnin | Posted 05.12.2013 | World
Joe Peyronnin

As Roman Catholic cardinals gather in the magnificent Sistine Chapel to select a new pope, their conclave is at a critical crossroads. Will the cardinals vote for a pope who can re-energize the faithful, and restore the trust that has been missing for millions of lapsed Catholics?

The Thing About 'American Centers'

Inesha Premaratne | Posted 05.12.2013 | College
Inesha Premaratne

A public diplomacy strategy that focuses on informing the rest of the world about us but that neglects to bring to Americans the stories of those around the world is not just a strategy that promotes inwardness, exclusiveness, and even that shunned strain of ethnocentrism we decry.

Kenya 2013 Election Analysis: Raging Parties and Mass Violence

Valiant Lowitz | Posted 05.05.2013 | Comedy
Valiant Lowitz

When Kenya rages, it's a little different. The last time Kenyans went to the polls in 2007, the results were disputed and ethnically aligned gangs took the lives of more than 1,100 people during weeks of violent unrest.

What American Export Do the Chinese Crave, But Even Their Money Can't Buy?

Michael_Levin | Posted 05.05.2013 | Books
Michael_Levin

Which raises a fascinating question: Why would a country with practically no respect for the rule of law be so intrigued by the life and times of a conservative American jurist?

America Saves Week Should Put the Focus on Earning

Steve Siebold | Posted 05.04.2013 | Business
Steve Siebold

The greatest way to earn money is to find a problem to solve. And if you can find a problem to solve using your talents and what you're passionate about, building wealth will be a much easier process.

Robert Jackson, Transit Forward, a Million Hoodies and Moms Demand Action on Yetta Kurland LIVE!

Yetta Kurland | Posted 05.04.2013 | Gay Voices
Yetta Kurland

This week I spoke to City Council Member Robert Jackson on education funding in NY and the recent lawsuit to restore $250 million to the city school b...

Sequester: The Truth!

Susie Sampson | Posted 05.04.2013 | Comedy
Susie Sampson

Happy Sequester Month! It's about time we talk about this sequester thing. But, what is it? It's confusin' to all of America... and that's Obama's plan. No one really knows what cuts are goin' to be made, we just know we're cuttin'.

We Validate Our Parking, Why Not Each Other?

Ilana Ross | Posted 05.01.2013 | College
Ilana Ross

Like my haircuts, my birthdays never turn out just the way I want. Somebody important forgets to call and then I realize this is just a day like any other day in history. The next thing I know I'm two skim lattes into a blog post about my irrelevance in the world.

Congress Wastes Time While 'Rome Is Burning' (Rep. James McGovern Interview)

Dennis Trainor | Posted 04.23.2013 | Politics
Dennis Trainor

As part of a larger documentary project about the influence of money and politics I am working on for Move To Amend, I sat down with Rep. James McGovern and we talked about money in politics, Citizens United, Civil Disobedience, and more.

PHOTOS: U.S. Cities Perfect For Gay Travelers

Travel + Leisure | Posted 04.18.2013 | Travel
Travel + Leisure

Being a gay-friendly destination these days means more than having a selection of bars or a gayborhood.

America's Future: The Promise of 'Obama Nation'

Glen Browder | Posted 04.17.2013 | Politics
Glen Browder

I noted Barack Obama's formidable power as a transformational leader and partisan politician entering his second term as president. Now, I'd like to consider what America might look like when he leaves the White House.

Home Movies Are Socialist

Michael Molina | Posted 04.17.2013 | Comedy
Michael Molina

Our dregs illustrate the most extreme counter-capitalist measures that The American Family has produced in pursuit of their socialist film empire. Witness the horror and band together with us as we blacklist The American Family from appearing in our homes!

The Best of Channel Surfing on YouTube: Week of February 4, 2013

Shira Lazar | Posted 04.07.2013 | Technology
Shira Lazar

Each Monday on Channel Surfing, What's Trending quickly flips through the best of what's happening around YouTube and serves it up for your viewing pleasure.