Meg Favreau

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Senator Obama: I Have Your Vice President

Dear Senator Obama,

Congratulations on becoming the democratic nominee for the 2008 presidential election! Now you face the daunting task of picking the perfect running mate. It's a difficult decision, one that could polarize your supporters and ultimately lose you the election. That's why I'd like to take this moment...

Getting the Most Out of Air Travel

Between skyrocketing ticket costs and security woes, air travel is becoming more and more of a hassle. But don't get nostalgic for the simple days of horse-and-buggy yet! I've gathered some great tips to make your next trip to the airport smooth and hassle-free.

Liquids: For travelers who are too...

How to Really Combat Global Warming

Similar to every American company trying to turn around its public appearance, I care about global warming. I've put in compact fluorescent bulbs, brought reusable bags to the grocery store, and tried to find cow chips to replace my gas heat. These steps are a start, but I don't think...

Supreme Advice: He Wants Kids

Supreme Advice answers your problems with actual quotes from past and current Supreme Court Justices.

Dear Justices,

A few weeks ago I told my boyfriend that I had a hysterectomy. Now I'm worried he might break up with me because I think he wanted to have kids. I'm really...

A Museum for America

In the city where I live, there are two disgusting museums: one where patrons can look at diseased faces in jars, and another where the brave can stare at scorpions, spiders, and a kitchen chock-full of cockroaches. The existence of these museums proves that humans love getting close to things...

Nader's Rejection Letter

Having Lunch with My Old Friend, the Superdelegate

Interior: A restaurant.

Meg: Linda, it's really great to see you. And you have a daughter now, my goodness. It's been so long!

Linda, the superdelegate: I know, four years! We have so much to catch up on!

Waitress: What'll you have?

Linda (pointing to her daughter): She'll have the...

The Clinton Campaign's Latest Anti-Obama Press Release

The Audacity of Lies: Obama Hiding Secret of Heritage

Barack Obama claims he's a proponent for women's rights. His website says, "He has been a consistent champion of reproductive choice." But few have bothered to ask why Obama cares about reproductive rights. After all, he isn't a woman...right?

"When Barack...

Britneynomics

Jeremy Herron, an AP business writer, reported last week that Britney Spears' antics are generating a Spears-based sub-economy. "In the days after the Britney Spears soap opera rode a police-escorted gurney to its apex," Herron wrote, "celeb-mag sales spiked, traffic jammed gossip Web sites, tabloid TV ratings rose...

Dear Mr. Bush: Some Tips for Tonight's Speech

Dear President Bush,

Since you only have a year left in office, I know you're making an effort to leave a positive legacy. You want to be remembered as "Mideast Peace Broker" and "Refund-Check Giver," not as an unpopular, war-headed mispronouncer of words. To help aid you in your quest,...

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