May 07,2008
Calling Card
Why a small band of upstart filmmakers is spending six figures on a short film no one will see.
May 06,2008
The Perils of Keepin’ It Real
Last month, the cultural myth-busters at The Smoking Gun revealed that platinum selling R’n’B artist Akon had never been the “ringleader of a notorious car theft operation,” never [run] four...
May 05,2008
Raising the Barr
Like most national politicians, former Republican Congressman Bob Barr is skilled in the art of generic political rhetoric, the fine art of saying a lot without saying much at all....
Mar 10,2008
Coming Soon: Doublethink Online!
We're pleased to announce that in a few short weeks, Brainwash will be relaunched as Doublethink Online.
Apr 30,2007
Washington Planner: What’s That Ball of Fire?
Could it be? Has the trickery and atmospheric tomfoolery ceased? Can I finally, FINALLY pack away the sweaters? Dears, I believe the answer is yes. So throw on a sundress...
Oct 11,2005
Asylum Song
In a New Orleans public school, Lois Tilly plays the organ and leads 5- and 6-year-olds in “Sing a Rainbow,” their favorite song about colors. It begins, “Red and yellow,...