Saul Alinsky: A GOP Bogeyman Who Influences Many On The Left And Right

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By Melinda Henneberger Newt Gingrich is only the latest in a long line of conservatives who have accused President Obama of being a “Saul Alinsky radical.” And Alinsky, who died when the president was 11, would delight in all the free PR.

He can blame Saul Alinsky. On my first day in my first job as a conservative activist, I was handed a copy of Alinsky's “Rules for Radicals.” It was given in part as a how-to manual for organizing political operations and

Highlights from Saul Alinsky's 1972 interview with Playboy: When a community, any kind of community, is hopeless and helpless, it requires somebody from outside to come in and stir things up. That's my job — to unsettle

He can blame Saul Alinsky. On my first day in my first job as a conservative activist, I was handed a copy of Alinsky's “Rules for Radicals.” It was given in part as a how-to manual for organizing political operations and

When Saul Alinsky met George Romney | Buzzfeed publishes photo showing Mitt Romney's father palling around with the liberal community organizer.

Demi Moore 911 call: 'She smoked something'

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video platform video management video solutions video player TMZ has obtained the 911 call placed moments before Demi Moore was rushed to an L.A. hospital…

Demi Moore was rushed to the hospital earlier this week after she suffered convulsions from smoking an unknown substance. A friend of Moore's called 911.

More details emerge about Heidi Klum and Seal's split (left), and Demi Moore's troubles (right). It's been a long week — not just for us, but for celebs too. And it's not over yet. Check out the most depressing news of the day.

Demi Moore 911 call: The 911 call that resulted in Demi Moore being rushed to the hospital Monday has been released in edited form. In it, a woman says Demi Moore smoked something and was semi-conscious and

Click here Friend says on 911 call Demi Moore was convulsing Originally published: January 27, 2012 4:20 AM Updated: January 27, 2012 1:31 PM By The Associated Press RAQUEL MARIA DILLON (Associated Press) (AP) — Demi Moore smoked something before she

Ferris Bueller Super Bowl Ad Likely A Honda Commercial

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That's before the classic "bow-bow-chicka-chicka" from "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" plays, ending the preview with just the date of the Super Bowl left to tease us. It seems clear that Broderick reprises the role of Ferris Bueller, but the preview told

While it seems unlikely that anything will be more exciting than the Ferris Bueller commercial that's been teased, there's a new Twilight-inspired commercial that is pretty hilarious. There's no direct association to the book and movie franchise,

The Web is abuzz over this 10-second Super Bowl clip-tease featuring Matthew Broderick as a grown-up Ferris Bueller. What might he be advertising?

That's before the classic "bow-bow-chicka-chicka" from "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" plays, ending the preview with just the date of the Super Bowl left to tease us. It seems clear that Broderick reprises the role of Ferris Bueller, but the preview told

It would be too easy to seethe and writhe with dismay about Matthew Broderick — who'll turn the big five-O(MG I'm old) in March — reprising his role as everyone's favorite truant teen from the '80s, Ferris Bueller, for Honda.

President John Tyler's grandson says Newt Gingrich is a 'jerk'

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Lufkin's Jeff Slusher saved a penalty kick with three minutes remaining and Elias Aguilar scored the game-winner a minute later as the Panthers rallied for a thrilling 2-1 victory over the John Tyler Lions in Tyler Tuesday night.

Kudos to New York Magazine's Dan Amira, who tracked down one of President John Tyler's grandsons (not great-great-great-grandsons) to discuss the fact that he's still living. Here's a brief excerpt from Amira's interview with

Gary Baxter went from John Tyler to Baylor to the Baltimore Ravens, but Baxter didn't make it to the Super Bowl. Tim Crowder went from John Tyler to the Broncos and Buccaneers but he never played in a Super Bowl. Quincy Stewart, Terrence Robinson,

While most US presidents become associated with important legislation or significant policies, what stands out for former President John Tyler, America's 10th commander in chief, is his impressive lineage. It turns out two of Tyler's grandsons — yes

President John Tyler's grandson Harrison Tyler, 84, says he's not impressed with the state of politics today and particularly thinks Newt Gingrich is a “big jerk” for his three marriages. Incredibly, President Tyler, who was born in 1790 and became the

The Evolution Of Katherine Heigl: Track The 'One For The Money' Star's Career …

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The action pic opens against Summit thriller "Man on a Ledge" and Lionsgate's Katherine Heigl action-comedy "One for the Money"; award contenders "The Artist" and "The Descendants" make major expansions. Action and thrill seekers will be in hot demand

You have no idea how happy I am that this is the last week of January releases. Once again, this is another lame weekend at the Megaplex, and I legit donâ ™t really have any interest in whatâ ™s coming out, but itâ ™s

She's played a haughty human-alien hybrid, a plucky lingerie-model-turned-surgical-intern and an accidentally impregnanted television producer, and with today's release of "One for the Money," Katherine Heigl can add "Jerseylicious bounty hunter" to

Though he plays a tough guy in One For the Money, Jason O' Mara is really a softie at heart, a fact we quickly discovered when he shared his real life love story with SheKnows.

Katherine Heigl steps into the shoes of Janet Evanovich's best-selling bounty hunter, and the results are hardly page-turning.

IRS urges workers to check eligibility for Earned Income Tax Credit

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In his State of the Union speech, Barack Obama lectured those whom he hadn't already bored to stupor with his usual onslaught of platitudes – you probably had no idea that “teachers matter” until he said so – that anyone earning over $1 million should

Only six federal agencies have higher tax debt per person than White House.

Tax issues can quickly become criminal matters if the IRS suspects that you willfully provided false documents in an att.

Obama's IRS Return Shows His Tax Hypocrisy, Current Debate Shows Urgent Need for Corporate Tax Reform. In his State of the Union speech, Barack Obama lectured those whom he hadn't already bored to stupor with his

Compliance Policy IRS Should End Commodity Mutual-Fund Runaround, Levin Says US tax authorities should stop a private rulemaking process that has encouraged speculation in oil and agricultural markets by letting mutual funds exceed limits on commodity

Fran Drescher Claims She Was Abducted By Aliens

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I said to him, that's what the aliens programmed us to think,” Fran explains. “But really, that's where the chip is.”

It turns out that Drescher isn't the only celebrity who believes she's been targeted by aliens who, like Scientologists, must recognize the inherent value in high-profile targets.

I said to him, that's what the aliens programmed us to think,” Fran explains. “But really, that's where the chip is.”

The nanny from Flushing, Fran Drescher, may in fact be the nanny from outer space. That's if you believe the actress' dramatic story about being abducted by aliens — something she truly believes happened to her. "You know

Michael Robinson to Pro Bowl

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Seahawks fullback Michael Robinson headed to Pro Bowl.

Seahawks fullback Michael Robinson headed to Pro Bowl.

Seahawks fullback Michael Robinson headed to Pro Bowl.

Michael Robinson, the 28-year-old football player for Seattle Seahawk recently has been moved to NFC Pro Bowl roster. His moving was done due to the fact the Jo.

Every player, from Pittman to Todd Blackledge to Jimmy Cefalo to Michael Robinson to Mike Mauti and Christian Marrone, stood and spoke passionately and eloquently not so much to competition and victory but to scholarship and fellowship.

Republican debate filled with fireworks as Gingrich, Romney square off

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CNN, Republican Party of Florida and Hispanic Leadership Network Debate Jacksonville, FL Participants: Ron Paul, Rich Santorum, Newt Gingrich, Mitt.

Four candidates competing for the Republican presidential nomination are going head-to-head in a primary debate with Florida's primary election less than one week away. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, former

Live updates, fact checking and analysis of the Republican presidential debate in Jacksonville, Fla.

Ron Paul, R-Texas, look toward moderator Wolf Blitzer of CNN as they participate in the Republican presidential candidates debate in Jacksonville, Fla., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) The GOP debate Thursday night was a lively one.

The Republican presidential candidates blasted off to the final frontier Thursday, exploring strange new ideas about life on the moon and going boldly where no debate has gone before. Newt Gingrich defended his insistence that the United States should

Robert Hegyes, Epstein from 'Welcome Back Kotter', Dies

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Robert Hegyes, the actor best known for playing Jewish Puerto Rican student Juan Epstein on the 1970s TV show Welcome Back Kotter has died. He was.

By AP | January 27, 2012 | + (METUCHEN, NJ ) — Robert Hegyes, the actor best known for playing Jewish Puerto Rican student Juan Epstein on the 1970s TV show “Welcome Back Kotter” has died. He was 60.The Flynn & Son Funeral Home in Fords, NJ,

Thus, Epstein, Hoyer, et. al are not wiping their butts with Ricketts money, which I guess is a good first-winter strategy for an intended long-term relationship. If the new sheriffs right off the bat blow through a wad the way Hendry has the past 5

In addition to his famed role on “Welcome Back, Kotter,” Hegyes was recurring character on “Cagney & Lacey”

Thus, Epstein, Hoyer, et. al are not wiping their butts with Ricketts money, which I guess is a good first-winter strategy for an intended long-term relationship. If the new sheriffs right off the bat blow through a wad the way Hendry has the past 5