Articles by: Wendy Gittleson
As a child of an artist and a Vietnam war activist, I was born a liberal. Raised half in rural, upstate New York and half in Boulder, Colorado, I have a unique perspective on politics and on life. I now call the San Francisco Bay area home.

What Is The Enemy Of Republicanism? A Government That Works — Just Ask Chris Christie

What Is The Enemy Of Republicanism? A Government That Works — Just Ask Chris Christie

Are we so partisan that the words ‘common good’ have no meaning whatsoever?

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Twitter Prankster Reveals CNN As A Journalistic Joke And Lands Himself In Hot Water

Twitter Prankster Reveals CNN As A Journalistic Joke And Lands Himself In Hot Water

We’ll have to wait and see if CNN will step up their journalistic standards, which have been quickly deteriorating over the last decade.

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Ex-Preacher, Mike Huckabee Threatens People With Damnation For Voting For Obama (VIDEO)

Image from Salon.com

Threatening people with the sanctity of their very own souls is nothing short of emotional abuse.

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Another Catholic Bishop Threatens Damnation If Congregation Votes For Obama

Another Catholic Bishop Threatens Damnation If Congregation Votes For Obama

Wisconsin is considered a key battleground state. The Bishop knows that threats like this could help sway the election.

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Paul Ryan – The Intellect Of The GOP – Offers Voter Just One Answer, Candy And A Packer’s Schedule (VIDEO)

Paul Ryan – The Intellect Of The GOP – Offers Voter Just One Answer, Candy And A Packer’s Schedule (VIDEO)

Ryan was ostensibly chosen for his intellect and his ideas, especially when it comes to the economy, but when confronted on the pressing issue of jobs and pay, all he had to offer was candy.

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Conservative Nutjob Showdown – Malkin -v- Trump & Coulter

Conservative Nutjob Showdown – Malkin -v- Trump & Coulter

Malkin, like most mammals, isn’t too impressed with the Donald’s big, big non-announcement.

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Pennsylvania Christian Taliban Wants Women To Prove Rape Or No Food Stamps

Pennsylvania Christian Taliban Wants Women To Prove Rape Or No Food Stamps

Taking away women’s reproductive rights is about control and so is this Pennsylvania bill. It’s no wonder that Republicans are so infatuated with rape.

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Dueling October Surprises – Trump Probably Exaggerated The Size Of His…News, What About Allred?

How The Donald describes his news.

It looks like Donald Trump’s bombshell October surprise is out and it seems that as bombshells go, it’s a little long in the tooth.

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Poor Miserable Bastard – Rick Santorum Disagrees With The Founders On ‘Pursuit Of Happiness’

Poor Miserable Bastard – Rick Santorum Disagrees With The Founders On ‘Pursuit Of Happiness’

Instead of listening to his church’s men, the ones that institutionalize hatred, perhaps he should listen to its nuns, women who dedicate their lives to helping the poor. I would bet that they know happiness.

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Republican Admits Obama’s Foreign Policy Victories – Says People ‘Don’t Give A Damn’ (VIDEO)

Republican Admits Obama’s Foreign Policy Victories – Says People ‘Don’t Give A Damn’ (VIDEO)

If Obama can’t make Americans smarter in a 90 minute debate, it might not matter much.

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Sarah Silverman Discusses Mitt Romney (Sort Of NSW) (VIDEO)

Sarah Silverman Discusses Mitt Romney (Sort Of NSW) (VIDEO)

‘Corporations are people, my friend.’ ‘Banks aren’t bad people.’ – Yeah, those statements make me want to drop the f-bomb too.

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Another Private Fundraiser, Another 50% – Ryan Mocks War On Women

Another Private Fundraiser, Another 50% – Ryan Mocks War On Women

ALEC/religion led Republicans will continue to strip away the rights that our foremothers laid down their lives for, but none of it exists in Republican land, because they mock the very war they have started.

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Amazon Three Ring Binder Reviews Get ‘Romney-Fied’ (IMAGES)

Amazon Three Ring Binder Reviews Get ‘Romney-Fied’ (IMAGES)

Mitt Romney might not be the youngest candidate in the presidential race, but he is clearly the winner when it comes to providing the best fodder for social networking.

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New Revelation At ’47%’ Dinner – Romney Was Hoping For Something Like Iran Hostage (VIDEO)

Mitt Romney smirking as he leaves press conference on Libya

It seems that for Romney, the ‘truths’ told during that particular fundraiser are like any ghost worth his reputation, the haunting is relentless and this latest portion could be the most damaging of all.

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Hilarious Paul Ryan Workout Spoof From Second City (VIDEO)

Hilarious Paul Ryan Workout Spoof From Second City (VIDEO)

While Ryan might think he’s Born to Rock, the Internet seems to feel his photo shoot was born to mock.

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Romney Campaign Accused Of Plagiarism By ‘Friday Night Lights’ Creator

Romney Campaign Accused Of Plagiarism By ‘Friday Night Lights’ Creator

Republicans have an uncanny ability to misinterpret art and popular culture.

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BREAKING: Gunfire At Obama Headquarters In Denver

Picture from Sam Levin, Westword Newspaper

What apparently is a single shot has been fired one of the Denver field offices for the Barack Obama campaign.

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Romney – America Doesn’t ‘Have People Who Die Because They Don’t Have Insurance’

Romney – America Doesn’t ‘Have People Who Die Because They Don’t Have Insurance’

Americans without health insurance have a 40% greater risk of dying than people who have it.

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Wisconsin State Rep: ‘Some Girls, They Rape So Easy’

Wisconsin State Rep: ‘Some Girls, They Rape So Easy’

Aside from being sexist and verbally clumsy, Rivard appears to be a puppet of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC).

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Abortion Should Be Illegal! …Unless You’re The Mistress Of A GOP Congressman

Abortion Should Be Illegal! …Unless You’re The Mistress Of A GOP Congressman

DesJarlais’ website says, ‘All life should be cherished and protected. We are pro-life.’ As long as it doesn’t get in the way of his life.

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