American women have fought and served in every U.S. war, beginning with the Revolutionary War. Today, there are over 198,000 women in the active duty military, constituting 14.5% of the active force. Women are integral members of the armed forces and they are here to stay. Yet despite women's accomplishments throughout history, and most recently in the War on Terror, DoD policy still prohibits wom... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Artist Laura Gilberts' print 'The Zero Dollar' protesting the breakdown of the American economy. Gilbert distributed 10,000 of the fake greenbacks in front of the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008 to call attention to the economic crisis gripping the nation. picked by TheShizknitt725 1 year ago

The biggest (and smallest) and baddest (and cutest) mammals went on display Saturday in the new “Extreme Mammals” exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. picked by bornbad 6 months ago

In honor of the first female American voyager into outer space. picked by suebe 2 years ago

Friedman's non-fiction account, in stores Tuesday, describes the long collaboration between American aviator Charles Lindbergh and French scientist Alexis Carrel, who won the Nobel Prize for medicine in 1912. It examines the two men's shared dream: to defeat death and pursue immortality picked by neilharvey 2 years ago

Paste magazine, a music magazine with a CD in each issue (and sometimes a DVD) is offering (to american subscribers only) the chance to pay whatever price they want to for a 12-month subscription, with a minimum of $1. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

The company also said it sold 1.4 million of its handheld PSP devices and 1.3 million units of the older PlayStation 2. The sales figures covered the period from November 23 to December 31. picked by punthe 2 years ago

Argentine folk singer Mercedes Sosa, who fought South America's dictators with her voice and became a giant of contemporary Latin American music, died on Sunday at age 74. picked by JoshSF49 2 months ago

Using The Godfather as a metaphor for American politics.

The aging Vito Corleone, emblematic of cold-war American power, is struck down suddenly and violently by forces he did not expect and does not understand, much as America was on September 11. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

It blew past the competition. Full photos of a red one here. Winner was silver version of pic. picked by meggysue 6 months ago

To Bob Sillerman, who bought the king's name and likeness, it was worth $114 million. That's what his company, CKX, paid for Elvis Presley enterprises two years ago. His company also owns the "American Idol' franchise. picked by Bornbad 3 years ago

Don't question American justice. That would be undemocratic or something. picked by muppet 2 years ago

Known as the Prince of Pot, Mark Emery has sold millions of marijuana seeds around the world by mail over the past decade. In doing so, he has drawn the attention of U.S. drug officials, who want him extradited to Seattle. Emery has agreed to plead guilty in Seattle to one count of marijuana distribution in exchange for dismissal of all other counts, and the U.S. District Attorney is pressing for ... read full post picked by bingo 6 months ago

PETA compares dog breeders and the American Kennel Club to the KKK. picked by mahler87 2 years ago

On September 16, 1919, The American Legion was granted their federal charter by Congress.

On September 15, 2009 - 90 years later - Congress proclaims 9/16 as "American Legion Day" picked by icepigs 2 months ago

If you were rooting for David Cook last Idol season, you'll remember his obvious love for his brother, Adam. Adam lost his fight with brain cancer during the night. He was a father, husband, and had been a lawyer. picked by meggysue 7 months ago

The American pika - a short-legged, hamster-sized fur ball that huddles in high mountain slopes - isn't built for long-distance travel. So as the West's climate warms, the tiny pika has little choice but to scurry a little farther upslope to beat the heat. Problem is, in some places, they've run out of room to run. picked by kakana 8 months ago

A group of American teens comes Ireland to visit an Irish school friend who takes them on a camping trip in search of the local, fabled magic mushrooms. When the hallucinations start taking hold, the panicked friends are attacked by ghostly creatures; never able to determine if they are experiencing gruesome reality or startling delirium. When one teenager unknowingly eats the dangerous Death's H... read full post picked by smileyanne 2 years ago

Lewis Black yells about GWB, The Burning of the American Flag, and Being a Jew At Christmas.
Enjoy! picked by Muppetmaker 2 years ago

For the past five years, Karen Vidmar has become a contemporary Betsy Ross of sorts, crocheting American flags to give to Northeast Ohio families who have lost a loved one in the service. picked by suebe 5 months ago