Will Durst’s 21st Annual Political Animal Awards
These political animal types just don’t get the recognition they deserve. Until now. A major silver lining in this cruelest month of April is a lull between show … Read more
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Insight on Cartoonists: Michael Capozzola
An interview with Michael Capozzola The old line, “They laughed when I sat down to play the piano,” doesn’t quite fit the work of Michael Capozzola, who wants … Read more
Koch Brothers’ Big Move: Attempting to Buy Way into Heaven
By pulling their considerable campaign donation sums, and putting it into orphanages, the Koch brothers hope to restart their own, heavenly, campaigns. Charles and David Koch made an … Read more
Anchor Baby Battle
Republicans will pull out all the stops to defeat the anchor baby horde. Prepare for earth-shattering news — immigration has become a key issue in the race for … Read more
Lost Journal: The Last Journal
Say it ain’t so, Tim! We’ve enjoyed every single “Lost Journal” column, and we wish Tim Mollen the very best! — ed. Journal entry: August 30, 2015 (age … Read more
SFMT Performs Live Political Satire Theater: “Freedomland”
The Tony Award-Winning San Francisco Mime Troupe continues its 56th season with free performances of “Freedomland.” A door is blown off its hinges! Into a blasted room of … Read more
Lost Journal: Babysitter Could Child-Care Less
Journal entry: July 9, 1980 (age 11) – Babysitter Up until this summer, my 12-year-old brother, Dan, and I have had pretty good luck with our parents’ choice … Read more
Movie Review: “Trainwreck”
“Trainwreck” – a film review by Gary Chew “Ribald” is a word seldom used now. Should you not know exactly what it means, a dictionary puts it this … Read more
Lost Journal: Seeking Contenders for Nobel Prize in Annoyance Avoidance
Journal entry: May 22, 2011 (age 42) – Annoyance Avoidance As technology races forward, there are some pesky societal annoyance problems that the scientific community could solve with … Read more
Lost Journal: Mother Fills Empty Nest with Larry Bird
Journal entry: December 27, 1989 (age 20) – Empty Nest Something is terribly wrong with my mother. I’m home on Christmas break from SUNY Oswego, and I was … Read more
