Humor
SNo LOLCats, but plenty of other funny stuff
The Friday List-down: 14 Ways to Remember Michael Steele
The GOP leader looks to be on his way out, but we sure had some fun while he was around. Here are some of our favorite moments.
Posted Friday, January 7, 2011 in Lists by Campus Progress
Bristol Palin: Prospective Arizona State Student or Potential Political Operative?
The best-known child of Sarah Palin decided to throw down $200,000 for a cookie cutter house in Maricopa, Ariz., but why? Here are some possible reasons.
Posted Wednesday, January 5, 2011 by Catherine Traywick
The Friday List-down: Looking for More Triangulating Tax Cuts?
Folks are divided on whether the new tax cut compromise is a bad thing or the worst thing ever. We decided to keep it in perspective and remind you of Newt Gingrich’s suggestion to just let the rich people decide what should (and shouldn’t be taxed).
Posted Friday, December 10, 2010 in Lists
Hey Palin Family, No Need for Homophobic Rants to Be Poorly Punctuated
While the recent controversy over Willow Palin’s rant about the response to her family’s reality television show focused on her homophobia, it also revealed that the Palins and their friends need some help with basic grammar.
Posted Friday, November 19, 2010 by Shani Hilton
The Friday List-down: 11 Rejected Chapter Titles From George W. Bush’s New Memoir, ‘Decision Points’
George W. Bush’s new memoir is getting some attention. Here are some humorous guesses at rejected chapter titles.
Posted Friday, November 12, 2010 in Lists
The Friday List-down: 14 Campaign Losers and Their Next Jobs
Candidates who lost on Tuesday need new jobs. Here are some of our suggestions.
Posted Friday, November 5, 2010 in Lists
Interesting Signs (and People) From the Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear
Campus Progress was at the National Mall this weekend to capture some of the stranger sights from the Stewart/Colbert rally.
Posted Monday, November 1, 2010 by Campus Progress
The Friday List-down: 10 Things That Frighten Glenn Beck the Most This Halloween
Glenn Beck meets his biggest fears this Halloween. Hint: There are no zombies or vampires on this list. Beck’s fears are all too real.
Posted Friday, October 29, 2010 in Lists by Campus Progress
Journalism Bear Takes on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
Campus Progress’ newest (and fuzziest) employee hits the streets to ask young voters the tough questions.
Posted Thursday, October 28, 2010 in Video / Multimedia by Katie Andriulli
Slate Gets It Wrong On the Stewart/Colbert Rallies
Sure, Stewart and Colbert may not have an overt political agenda, but fears that their rallies on the Mall will undermine progressive goals are unfounded.
Posted Tuesday, October 26, 2010 by Mikhail Zinshteyn
VIDEO: Actual Socialists at One Nation March Say Obama Isn’t One
At the One Nation Working Together march this weekend, a few real-life socialists showed up and clarified that Obama isn’t even close to one.
Posted Monday, October 4, 2010 in Video / Multimedia by Katie Andriulli
Stephen Colbert Speaks Out on Behalf of Migrant Farm Workers
On Friday, Comedy Central satirist Stephen Colbert testified—in character—about the working conditions of migrant farm workers before Congress.
Posted Monday, September 27, 2010 by Catherine Traywick
VIDEO: Gaga’s Call for LGBT equality Inspires Vote Again 2010 Video
In their new video, Ellie and Lauren call for the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, and also target The Defense of Marriage Act.
Posted Monday, September 20, 2010 by Sara Haile-Mariam
From Justin Bieber to Van Jones: Why Bieber Fever Isn’t the Only Reason to Vote Again
The only thing more hilarious than our “Do it for Bieber” video (which we thought was pretty funny) was media reaction to it.
Posted Thursday, September 16, 2010
Jay Leno Broke Our Hearts Last Night
Jay Leno mentioned our ‘Do It For Bieber” video on his show last night, but he missed the point completely.
Posted Wednesday, September 15, 2010 in Video / Multimedia by Sara Haile-Mariam
OKCupid: White People Like This, Black People Like That
The online dating site has surveyed its users to determine what preferences are unique to certain races; but are they missing the point?
Posted Wednesday, September 8, 2010 by Shani Hilton
VIDEO: We’ll Always Have the Memories of Glenn Beck Rally, 8/28
Check out all the Campus Progress coverage from Beckapalooza.
Posted Tuesday, August 31, 2010 in Video / Multimedia by Sara Haile-Mariam
VIDEO: Birther Speaks out at Glenn Beck Rally, 8/28
During our adventures at Beckapalooza, we came across Philip Berg, a vocal birther.
Posted Monday, August 30, 2010 in Video / Multimedia by Sara Haile-Mariam
VIDEO: Glenn Beck Rally, 8/28. Where the Black People At?
There may have been a lot of red, white, and blue—but there wasn’t a ton of black in attendance.
Posted Monday, August 30, 2010 in Video / Multimedia by Sara Haile-Mariam
