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Open Thread: Union Members, Where Do Your Dues Go?

In light of the news that Big Labor is pushing to exempt its members from policies it spent millions of their dues to support, this video seems especially appropriate: read more

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Signs That You’re Poor: City Dweller Edition [Guides]

The increase in American poverty —and just how to gauge the poverty line —has been in the news lately. For those of us who live in cities, poverty’s a bit different. Here’s how to tell if you’re a cash-strapped urbanite. More

Tom Brady — What Car Crash?

Filed under: Tom Brady , TMZ Sports New England Patriots fans, breathe … your QB Tom Brady was photographed slinging the rock just a few hours after this morning’s nasty car accident. The 3-time Super Bowl champ walked away from the 2-car crash in Boston, and was tossing the football… Read more

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Hulk Hogan Out of Hospital — That’s How He Rolls

Filed under: Hulk Hogan , Nurse! A wheelchair-bound Hulk Hogan was released from a Florida hospital today — after hurting his back on a seashell collecting expedition — and broke the news he’s getting married … right after he shaves his legs. According to Hulk , once he gets home… Read more

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This Week on Cable: Reds, Rebel Yells and Required Viewing

This week on cable, rebel politics are in the air — just as your fight-the-power muscle felt like it was growing slack and the news seems just politics as usual… Find everyone from Warren Beatty to Melvin Van Peebles to Brian De Palma after the jump.

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Schwarzenegger — Gay Marriage Ruling Is a ‘Milestone’

Filed under: Arnold Schwarzenegger , Politix Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger came out with his own statement in support of gay marriage today — calling today’s ruling a “milestone” for California. According to Schwarzenegger, “For the hundreds of thousands of Californians in gay and lesbian households… Read more

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Ellen on California Gay Marriage Ruling — ‘Equality Won’

Filed under: Ellen DeGeneres , Celebrity Justice Moments ago, a federal judge overturned California ‘s ban on same-sex marriages — and just seconds after the news broke, Ellen DeGeneres was already celebrating … via Twitter . Ellen just posted the message, “This just in: Equality Won!” And she isn’t… Read more

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The Critics Are Crazy About Jonah Hex!

When the news that you’re releasing a film actually surprises people, and the primary buzz the week of its release is how stunningly short it is, you know you’ve got a bit of a problem. But that’s the bed Warner Bros. made for itself with Jonah Hex — and that’s where critics found it today, lifeless, with a “DO NOT RESUSCITATE ” note taped to the pillow. Read on for a selection of noteworthy postmortems.

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Buffy’s James Marsters Is Getting Hitched!

Since loads of Buffy stars have resurfaced in the news over the past few weeks—some for less flattering reasons than others!—it’s only fitting that one of our faves of all faves…

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