The World According to Laura H

Taylor Swift Dominates CMAs, Crushing The Men [Digg]

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:16:17 PST

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — All four of the guys who lost to Taylor Swift for entertainer of the year at the Country Music Association Awards made a tactical error: They asked the crossover sensation to open for them in their concerts. Swift quickly shed her opener status and shook up the music world with an incredible year that included the best-

Taylor Swift Dominates CMAs, Crushing The Men

noreply@blogger.com (Laura H) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:16:00 +0000

Taylor Swift Dominates CMAs, Crushing The Men

Hannity: Jon Stewart Was Right About Protest Footage (VIDEO)

noreply@blogger.com (Laura H) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:15:00 +0000

Hannity: Jon Stewart Was Right About Protest Footage (VIDEO)

Hannity: Jon Stewart Was Right (VIDEO) [Digg]

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:17:51 PST

Fox News's Sean Hannity responded to Jon Stewart Wednesday evening after the Daily Show host called out the network for using old footage from a larger September 12, 2009 "Tea Party" protest to illustrate a much smaller health care rally on Capitol Hill last week.

Op-Ed Columnist - Trucks, Trains and Trees - NYTimes.com

noreply@blogger.com (Laura H) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:21:00 +0000

Op-Ed Columnist - Trucks, Trains and Trees - NYTimes.com

Trucks, Trains and Trees [Digg]

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:46:48 PST

Without a new system for economic development in the timber-rich tropics, the only Amazon your grandchildren will ever know ends in dot-com.

A Warrior on a Mission in Rush Limbaugh's Home District [Digg]

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:31:19 PST

Rush Limbaugh's home congressional district, the 8th District of Missouri, may be about to redeem itself. This reddest of districts has a realistic chance of turning blue, and the reason is Tommy Sowers.

Jon Stewart Mocks Use Of Leis, Babies, And The Holocaust To Argue Against Health Care Reform (VIDEO)

noreply@blogger.com (Laura H) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:20:00 +0000

Jon Stewart Mocks Use Of Leis, Babies, And The Holocaust To Argue Against Health Care Reform (VIDEO)

Jon Stewart Mocks Use Of Leis, Babies, And The Holocaust To [Digg]

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:19:33 PST

The House passed the health care bill 220 to 215 this weekend, but opponents did not sit quietly by and watch in the days and hours leading up to the vote. Congresswoman Michele Bachmann lead a rally against the bill at which a protester waved a giant sign comparing the slaughter of millions of Jews in the Holocaust to the president's attempt t

Op-Ed Columnist - Paranoia Strikes Deep - NYTimes.com

noreply@blogger.com (Laura H) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:21:00 +0000

Op-Ed Columnist - Paranoia Strikes Deep - NYTimes.com

Paranoia Strikes Deep [Digg]

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:09:45 PST

If the G.O.P. essentially shrinks down to a rump party across America, the country could become ungovernable in the midst of an ongoing economic disaster.

Taylor Swift Spoofs Kanye, Kate Gosselin On SNL (VIDEO) [Digg]

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:38:05 PST

Taylor Swift, host of this week's 'Saturday Night Live,' didn't spend much time addressing Kanye West's stage storming incident. She made brief mention in an opening song that included all the topics she doesn't want to talk about.

Taylor Swift Spoofs Kanye, Kate Gosselin On SNL (VIDEO)

noreply@blogger.com (Laura H) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:38:00 +0000

Taylor Swift Spoofs Kanye, Kate Gosselin On SNL (VIDEO)

Call White House, Ask for Barack [Digg]

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:46:03 PST

Until the Palestinians and Israelis are serious about the peace process, the United States should get out of the picture.

Sweeping Health Care Plan Passes House - NYTimes.com

noreply@blogger.com (Laura H) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:46:00 +0000

Sweeping Health Care Plan Passes House - NYTimes.com

Op-Ed Columnist - Call White House, Ask for Barack - NYTimes.com

noreply@blogger.com (Laura H) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:45:00 +0000

Op-Ed Columnist - Call White House, Ask for Barack - NYTimes.com

House Democrats pass health-care bill [Digg]

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:44:27 PST

Hours after President Obama exhorted Democratic lawmakers to 'answer the call of history,' the House hit an unprecedented milestone on the path to health-care reform, approving a trillion-dollar package late Saturday that seeks to overhaul private insurance practices and guarantee comprehensive a...

House Democrats promise health-care victory as Republicans remain opposed to bill - washingtonpost.com

noreply@blogger.com (Laura H) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:43:00 +0000

House Democrats promise health-care victory as Republicans remain opposed to bill - washingtonpost.com

Obama Weighs in as House Debates Health Overhaul - NYTimes [Digg]

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:12:43 PST

President Obama traveled to the Capitol on Saturday to urge wavering House Democrats to approve a sweeping health care overhaul as the House opened debate on legislation that would transform the nation’s health insurance system. President's rare appearance on the Hill was part of an all-out effort to rally Democrats.

West Wing Stars: Call Your Congressman Today (VIDEO)

noreply@blogger.com (Laura H) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:26:00 +0000

West Wing Stars: Call Your Congressman Today (VIDEO)

West Wing Stars: Call Your Congressman Today (VIDEO) [Digg]

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:24:14 PST

A (fake) former president and first lady promoted health care reform in a new ad from Health Care for America Now. Martin Sheen and Stockard Channing, known for playing The West Wing's President Jed Barlett and First Lady Abbey Barlett, tell viewers, "Now we can finally fix health care once and for all."

Jon Stewart Does Glenn Beck: Touts Conspiracy Theories, Cries (VIDEO)

noreply@blogger.com (Laura H) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:45:00 +0000

Jon Stewart Does Glenn Beck: Touts Conspiracy Theories, Cries (VIDEO)

Op-Ed Columnist - Obama Faces His Anzio - NYTimes.com

noreply@blogger.com (Laura H) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:22:00 +0000

Op-Ed Columnist - Obama Faces His Anzio - NYTimes.com

Jon Stewart Does Glenn Beck: Devotes Segment To Crazy Conspi [Digg]

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:28:43 PST

We knew Jon Stewart was a talented comedian, but until last night we didn't know he had missed his true calling: Being Glenn Beck. Yes, the "Daily Show" host spent an entire segment acting like, talking like, crying like, dancing like, and gesticulating like Glenn Beck.

Obama Faces His Anzio [Digg]

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:22:24 PST

President Obama chose a cautious approach rather than bold action on the economy, and the decision may haunt Democrats for years to come.

The Caucus: Obama Announces Endorsements for Health Care Bil [Digg]

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:38:29 PST

President Obama made a surprise appearance at the daily White House press briefing to announce support from the AARP and the American Medical Association.

Obama Announces Endorsements for Health Care Bill - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com

noreply@blogger.com (Laura H) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:38:00 +0000

Obama Announces Endorsements for Health Care Bill - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com

Stephen Colbert And Al Gore Debate What To Do About Global W [Digg]

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:03:18 PST

On Wednesday night, Stephen Colbert took on the topic of what to do about climate change. In his segment, Formidable Opponent where he debates himself using a split screen, he comes to a stalemate over what Al Gore says about free market solutions to global warming.

Stephen Colbert And Al Gore Debate What To Do About Global Warming (VIDEO)

noreply@blogger.com (Laura H) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:03:00 +0000

Stephen Colbert And Al Gore Debate What To Do About Global Warming (VIDEO)

Organizing for America | OFA Blog: Video from the President: "A remarkable anniversary"

noreply@blogger.com (Laura H) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:13:00 +0000

Organizing for America | OFA Blog: Video from the President: "A remarkable anniversary"

Jon Stewart Revels In Inane Election Coverage (VIDEO) [Digg]

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:45:58 PST

The 2009 elections that have been dominating cable news coverage of late consisted of two governor races and two congressional seats. Of course, every race is important and deserves coverage but the hyperbole which reporters, anchors and pundits have employed claiming these races are referendums on the president and his policies, and predictors of

Jon Stewart Revels In Inane Election Coverage (VIDEO)

noreply@blogger.com (Laura H) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:45:00 +0000

Jon Stewart Revels In Inane Election Coverage (VIDEO)

Op-Ed Columnist - The Best Allies Money Can Buy - NYTimes.com

noreply@blogger.com (Laura H) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:06:00 +0000

Op-Ed Columnist - The Best Allies Money Can Buy - NYTimes.com

Op-Ed Columnist - Who Are You Calling a Narcissist, Rush? - NYTimes.com

noreply@blogger.com (Laura H) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:05:00 +0000

Op-Ed Columnist - Who Are You Calling a Narcissist, Rush? - NYTimes.com

The Best Allies Money Can Buy [Digg]

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:14:00 PST

America has been able to fight two wars with few allies because we’ve hired the help.

Who Are You Calling a Narcissist, Rush? [Digg]

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:12:01 PST

Rush Limbaugh is more than ever the face of the Republican party. He’s also the mouth.

What is the weather and what to wear in Washington?

noreply@blogger.com (Laura H) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:36:00 +0000

What is the weather and what to wear in Washington?

With Karzai, U.S. Faces Weak Partner in Time of War [Digg]

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:46:22 PST

After Abdullah Abdullah’s withdrawal from the Afghan runoff, President Obama faces the challenge of enabling President Hamid Karzai to regain enough legitimacy to help the U.S. with the war.