“It was a lie told in the critical state of Ohio in the final days of a close campaign — that Jeep was moving its U.S. production to China. It originated with a conservative blogger, who twisted an accurate news story into a falsehood. Then it picked up steam when …
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The Undercurrent: Wal-Mart and the New Corporate Feudalism
Black Friday marked the first major national strike against corporate behemoth Wal-Mart. The Paramount, CA protest drew 1,500 people, and I was on the ground in the middle of all the action. In this episode, I interview striking 16-year employee Carlton Smith, and get a non-statement from Wal-Mart Chief Marketing …
Read More »Fox News ‘Comedian’ Wants A Fight After Union Clash
“Writer and Fox News contributor Steven Crowder aired video of his violent physical confrontation with opponents of Michigan’s right-to-work legislation, who gathered in Lansing to protest the bills’ passage through the House. Crowder argued with protesters who began to tear down a tent pitched on the Capitol lawn by the …
Read More »‘Anti-Foreign’ Law Targets Muslims in Michigan
“As the protests in Michigan continue over the new right-to-work law, the state Legislature is now considering passing a ban on Shariah law. The bill, sponsored by Republican state Rep. Dave Agema, would block “foreign laws that would impair constitutional rights” in the state. The Associated Press reports that though …
Read More »Female Fish Turned On By Gay Male Fish Behavior
“Researchers discovered a tropical male fish that becomes more attractive to females when it displays homosexual behavior. Scientists believe homosexuality is widespread throughout the animal kingdom. But it can be puzzling since males that prefer same sex relations father fewer offspring than their heterosexual counterparts. Research has shown the female …
Read More »Black Meteorologist Fired For Defending ‘Ethnic’ Hair
“Former KTBS meteorologist Rhonda Lee, who was terminated at the Shreveport ABC affiliate last month for “repeated violations” of the station’s social media policy, is firing back at station management, claiming she was unaware such a policy existed. In October, a viewer wrote on the station’s Facebook page: “the black …
Read More »‘N*gger’ Covers Drudge Report for Django Unchained
“If you aren’t naturally attuned to the frequency at which internet conservatives are currently shaking with rage, you might’ve been surprised when you visited right-wing aggregation site the Drudge Report this morning and were confronted with the following headline, in 40-point type: “‘N*GGER. N*GGER. N*GGER. N*GGER. N*GGER. N*GGER. N*GGER.'” Clicking …
Read More »Google Maps For iPhone: A First Look
Google Maps for the iPhone is finally available. The Verge briefly overviews the turn-by-turn navigation, transit directions, and modern design elements on this speedy app. More from The Verge: Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=theverge Check out our full video catalog: http://www.youtube.com/theverge/videos Visit our playlists: http://www.youtube.com/theverge/playlists Like The Verge on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/verge Follow on …
Read More »iPhone 5 or Samsung Galaxy S3 GIVEAWAY!
Apple iPhone 5 or Samsung Galaxy S3 or… Your Choice Giveaway! HOW TO ENTER! 1.) Subscribe to PhoneBuff – http://goo.gl/TPMKl 2.) Subscribe to UnboxTherapy – http://goo.gl/TeQVB 2.) Post only one comment in each video (for up to two entries) letting us know which smartphone you want to win (model, color, …
Read More »The Gadsden Purchase (Late Night with Jimmy Fallon)
An audience member demands to know why there have been no jokes about The Gadsden Purchase. Subscribe NOW to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: http://bit.ly/1nwT1aN Watch The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Weeknights 11:35/10:35c Get more Jimmy Fallon: Follow Jimmy: http://Twitter.com/JimmyFallon Like Jimmy: https://Facebook.com/JimmyFallon Get more The Tonight Show …
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