Born in the USA
Politicians Have Always Misunderstood Springsteen's 'Born In The U.S.A.'
From Ronald Reagan to Donald Trump, there’s a long history of people completely missing the point of the Boss’ 1984 single.
Bruce Springsteen Performs a Sentimental "My Hometown" at the Tony Awards
Robert De Niro introduced the singer and yelled "fuck Trump" from the podium, but Springsteen brought the room back to a calm quiet just as fast.
Bruce Springsteen Says Trump is "Goin' Down"
The veteran musician addressed voters at Hillary Clinton's final campaign rally last night.
Thirty Years After His Breakout Solo Moment, Clarence Clemons Is Still a Hero
In 1985, Clemons scored a hit with Jackson Browne called "You're a Friend of Mine," and the video is like an archetypal 80s buddy cop movie—if those buddy cops had decided to film a music video.
The Many Reasons Why Megan Rapinoe Is As Cool As Freedom
Megan Rapinoe and the United States of America both celebrate birthdays this weekend. We count the way in which Rapinoe is a great American.
A Conservative Politician in the UK Borrowed from 'Trainspotting' in a Speech
Chancellor George Osborne borrowed he language from Irvine Welsh's novel, and the author responded by telling us he's a "fucking twat."
Bedbugs Made Me a Real New Yorker
There are certain fundamental things that scream “I just moved to New York.” Things like eating cheesecake at Junior’s or heading out to Coney Island to ride the Cyclone. Or getting fucking bedbugs.
Hey David Brooks: 'Born in the USA' Is an Anti-War Song
Despite what you have been told, David Brooks is not an actual human being. Every week the New York Times columnist punches into work before reviving the role of celebrated and commonsensical populist. It’s this farce that allows him to churn out...