Tag Archives: Gawker

What Is Sarah Palin’s Latest Endorsee, Star Parker, Like? [Meet Your Candidates]

Sarah Palin has read the local campaign literature and decided to endorse the brilliant Star Parker for California’s 37th congressional district. So, Star Parker: what lovely thoughts does she have about the connection between gay marriage and AIDS, for example? More

Rules for Using the ‘Reply All’ Button [Etiquette]

An email with a long list of recipients can be an easy way to accomplish tasks by electronic committee. It can also be an infuriating way to gum up your inbox for days. Let’s set some ground rules. More

What if We Can’t Stop the BP Oil Leak? The Nightmare Scenario [Worst Case]

What’s the worst case scenario for the BP oil spill ? How about the horrifying possibility of leaks in the pipe below the sea floor—leaks that could open up a “gusher… directly into the oil deposit”? More

Levi Johnston’s Sister Has a Great New Comedy Blog [Siblings]

Levi Johnston has successfully marketed his “brand” after impregnating Bristol Palin . But what of his sister, Mercede, who impregnated no one? When will somebody pay her for being tangentially news-related? Soon, probably, now that she has a funny blog. More

Life at American Apparel: The Employees Speak [Exclusive]

We’ve told you about American Apparel ‘s photo-based hiring standards , its anti-uglies internal policies , and its “natural” employee grooming standards. Yesterday, the company issued a statement defending itself. Well then. Time for AA employees to spill some dirt for you. More

Everything You Need to Know About Kevin Costner’s Miraculous Oil-Cleaning Machine [Explainer]

These days we use celebrities for everything, so why not get one to clean up one of our greatest natural disasters? Kevin Costner ‘s gizmo that separates oil from water might be just what BP needs to save Louisiana’s shores. More

Scoring Sunday’s Nuptials: Enjoy That Wedding Dress, Cause It’ll Never Fit You Again! [Altarcations]

For better or worse, in sickness and health, post-Pilates or post-pizza pigout: Phyllis Nefler will love you however you are. Unless you have more advanced degrees than bottles of wine in your fridge. Celebrate good times, come on! More

Does the Church of Scientology Force Abortions On Its Pregnant Members? [Religion]

Scientologists just can’t catch a break. People were angry when John Travolta dropped them off in Haiti to touch people. They are accused of covering up child rape . And now, former members are saying they were pressured into having abortions. More

Congressman’s Outfit Making Gay Staffer Rounds on Capitol Hill [Gaydar]

[ A tipster sends along this miraculous photo—which is “jamming up the gay staff listserve” on Capitol Hill — of GOP Rep. Aaron Schock (right) at Tuesday night’s White House picnic. Did he win any prizes? Click to enlarge. ] More

FBI Investigating iPad Breach [Ileak]

The FBI has confirmed it is investigating how private information about iPad users was compromised via an insecure AT&T Web server, as Gawker first reported yesterday . The FBI also contacted Gawker Media today. More