Tech It's funny because it's true On the possibility that Steve Clifford is writing for politicians these days. by Steve Clifford / October 6, 2008
Politics House votes to re-enact the Great Depression The House of Representatives today voted for another great depression. The depression will begin in November and will end in July 2012, unless Congress extends it for three more years. by Steve Clifford / September 29, 2008
Culture The geniuses who aren't on Wall Street The MacArthur Foundation names 25 people who, together, could probably get us out of this mess. by Steve Clifford / September 28, 2008
Culture When brain surgery isn't brain surgery Other people's smarts will only get you so far. Our mind-numb humorist explores the limits of anti-elitism. by Steve Clifford / September 21, 2008
Culture The porridge he makes is always just right (Wikipedia) by Steve Clifford / September 14, 2008
Culture If you haven't been vetted yet, there's something wrong with you Through intense psychotherapy, our humorist discovers he wasn't vetted as a child — and the damage of that negligence is all too evident. by Steve Clifford / September 8, 2008
Culture In touch with the average American That seems to be a virtue everyone can agree on this campaign season. So let's define what that means. by Steve Clifford / August 31, 2008
Culture The funny thing about Seattle ... Our humor writer shares the top ten jokes he's collected in a not very funny city. by Steve Clifford / August 22, 2008
Culture 'Drill their brains out!' U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. (JohnMcCain.com) by Steve Clifford / August 15, 2008
Culture The real superpower threat: Luxembourg China's too stupid to do us in. They loaned us $400 billion, remember? by Steve Clifford / August 10, 2008