[Above: Jerry Lewis dances with Anna Maria Alberghetti (accompanied by the Count Basie Orchestra) in Cinderfella, 1960.]

Balloon Juice: Quite literally, if we can flip the Texas statehouse before it redistricts, we can break the Republican grip on the US government.

Down with Tyranny: Rich Members Of Congress Make Economic Policy That Assists Their Own Class-- At The Expense Of Normal People

Friendly Atheist: A Hate-Pastor Finds His Way Around His YouTube Ban

Joe. My. God.: Look who's baaaaack.

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