On AlterNet: humor

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "humor"

7 Ways Citizens Are Using Humor and Creativity to Protest Injustice

Lauren Kelley, AlterNet. March 25, 2012.

While not a new concept, creative activism does seem to be having a "moment" right now as activists look for ways to draw attention to the recent attacks on our rights.

‘Yo, Is This Racist?’ Andrew Ti’s Tumblr Has Your (Hilarious) Answer

Channing Kennedy, Colorlines.com. January 2, 2012.

Finding the humor in the horrific.

7 Bad Ass Comedians -- Including Dave Chappelle, Richard Pryor, George Carlin -- Who Refused to Sell Out

Julianne Escobedo Shepherd, AlterNet. February 16, 2011.

Seven funny folks have changed their lives for progressivism -- some on purpose, some not so much -- and made us laugh in the process.

4 Most Provocative Reactions to Sarah Palin's Lofty Presidential Ambitions

Sarah Seltzer, AlterNet. November 26, 2010.

When Sarah Palin smugly announced that she was considering a 2012 run for the presidency, it set off a ripple of reactions ranging from shrugs to shrieks. Here are the best ones.

The Top Ten Years of This Decade

D. Aristophanes, Sadly, No!. December 24, 2009.

We ranked 'em.

A Special Gift From Brave New Films

Robert Greenwald, December 21, 2009.

From bravenewfilms.org a very unique gifts to our Alternet followers.

Minuteman Leader Schris Simcox's Potential Twitter Followers Replaced by Mexicans!

General JC Christian, Jesus' General. July 1, 2009.

An open letter from a true patriot.

White People are Terrifying: 'Daily Show' Takes on 'New Face of Crime'

Alex Leo, Huffington Post. March 19, 2009.

Let's face it, white men in suits are terrifying.

New Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Flavors Cream Bush

Isaac Fitzgerald, AlterNet. February 17, 2009.

"Good Riddance You Lousy Motherf**ker ... Swirl"

Obama's Inauguration ... Lego Style

Cara, Feministe. January 18, 2009.

This really does have to be just one of the coolest, cutest, and most fun things I’ve ever seen.

Obama Brings the Funny: '(Housing) Crisis Has Been 8 Times Harder on John McCain'

Ian Welsh, Firedoglake. October 17, 2008.

Obama tears up the joint at the Al Smith charity dinner in NYC.

Head of Skate: The Sarah Palin Disney Movie

ZP Heller, Brave New Films. September 29, 2008.

A humorous spoof of Matt Damon's Palin criticism.

Top 5 Totally Reasonable Explanations for McCain's Zapatero Statement

Katie Halper, KatieHalper.com. September 20, 2008.

"McCain still hasn't forgiven Spain for the inquisition, which he remembers losing friends to, and which haunts him to this day."

'Hockey Moms For Truth' Wage Swift Boat Campaign Against Palin

Mustang Bobby, Shakesville. September 16, 2008.

"I am not a pitbull."

Michael Moore Slams McCain for Overplaying POW Card

ZP Heller, Meet the Bloggers. August 31, 2008.

From this week's Meet the Bloggers

Michael Moore Returns for an Encore Appearance on Meet the Bloggers

Robert Greenwald, Meet the Bloggers. August 29, 2008.

Watch it live today 1pm ET/10 am PT.

Michael Moore Declares No More Mr. Nice Dems

ZP Heller, Meet the Bloggers. August 23, 2008.

From this week's Meet the Bloggers.

One Picture Says it All: Feel the McMentum!

Mole333, Culture Kitchen. July 25, 2008.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words.

Stephen Colbert Talks Class War With Barbara Ehrenreich

Isaac Fitzgerald, The Colbert Report. June 24, 2008.

Ehrenreich talks about her latest book.

Jon Stewart Knows the President's True Identity

The Daily Show with Jon StewartJune 23, 2008.

Could it be that "The Decider" is really "The Procrastinator?"

In Memoriam: George Carlin

Isaac Fitzgerald, AlterNet. June 23, 2008.

A great comic, who used vulgarity as a bullhorn for truth, has died.

FDL Book Salon Features Humor Writers Bruce Kluger and David Slavin

Isaac Fitzgerald, Firedoglake. June 18, 2008.

Two great satirists cracking wise on Firedoglake.

Stephen Colbert Hates Elitists

Isaac Fitzgerald, The Colbert Report. June 11, 2008.

Colbert's hilarious warning against the "elitist menace among us."

I'm Voting Republican

Isaac Fitzgerald, AlterNet. June 11, 2008.

A satirical short gives some tongue-in-cheek reasons for voting Republican.

Liberal Men ... The Forbidden Fruit?

Marc Faletti, Punkassblog. April 17, 2008.

Despite the fact that it's politically incorrect, the lure of the liberal lives on.