Lincoln Memorial

See Photos of the Gingerbread Extravaganza at Le Parker Meridien

Lincoln Memorial by Baked Ideas If you want to check out some serious architectural feats that you'd love nothing more than to take a fork and knife to, bundle up and mosey on over to lobby of the luxurious Le Parker Meridien Hotel (119 W 56th Street). From now until January 3, you can gawk at thei ... More >>

Daniel Day-Lewis and Steven Spielberg Ably Fill Lincoln's Hat

A tall, tall film

Martin Luther King, Defender of the "Most Powerless"

Today is day we honor Martin Luther King, Jr. in the United States, one of the single individuals to do the most of anyone in advancing the cause of civil rights in our nation during the twentieth century. It's worth remembering King's time in New York -- specifically two events, which both relate ... More >>

Destroying Chicago and Our Brain Cells: Transformers is Back

Michael Bay shoots the moon

Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon

Bettye LaVette

Wall Street Bails Out the Bad Guys

The Best Coverage of Glenn Beck's "Restoring Honor" Rally

​Forty-seven years ago today the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech. So naturally the Tea Party reserved that real estate this Saturday with king clown Glenn Beck playing ringleader, hosting his ludicrous "Restoring Honor" rally. As white people flood the Li ... More >>

Abraham Lincoln Gets Screwed on His Birthday

​Today is Abraham Lincoln's birthday, which used to be a big deal. But since George Washington's birthday (February 22) was made a floating Monday holiday in 1971, Lincoln's birthday has gotten sort of smushed into it. The holiday is still officially Washington's Birthday, known as President ... More >>

Stiller's Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

Inauguration Special, Pt II: Barack, Michelle, Beyonce

Let's let this Vibe clip/description speak for itself: Captured on video by singer John Legend, the Obamas walked up to greet Beyonce. Michelle Obama says, "Mr. President, you didn't tell Beyonce about 'Single Ladies'? Your rendition?" "I'm not like Justin [Timberlake]" Obama says laughing, refe ... More >>

From Soup to Nuts: Rightbloggers Enraged By Obama-Themed Products

The Inauguration approacheth! Last time we had one of these things, liberals complained of the cost, and conservatives defended it. Now the shoe is on the other foot, and we must expect it to kick. When conservatives kick, though, they give the ball plenty of spin. Donors to this year's Presiden ... More >>

Fathers and Daughters

A pair of vets

Chads Into Confetti: A Great Day for America

Dubya's Inauguration

Blood Monument

Artist Sam Durant's "Proposal" is pointed without being preachy, heartrending but not mawkish

How Many More Will Die in Iraq?

The sacrifices are being made on the other side of the globe

Front Man for Freedom

March on Washington Revisited

A Democratic Party Victory as the Dream

Monkey Biz

Horoscope

Forgotten Silver

Shelf Life

Chads Into Confetti

A Great Day for America