Last month, four-fifths of Pearl Jam touted their own Obama-song, unofficially signaling the band's endorsement of the (delegate) leading Democrat. Unofficially, because Eddie Vedder wasn't involved. Then Ralph Nader—Eddie's favorite former candidate—joined the presidential race. Would the frontman split from his bandmates or maintain political solidarity? Now we know. Eddie likes Barack Obama. Evidence: The Body of War soundtrack-contributing artist is one of 24 "celebrity judges" (our quotes) to judge the entries of MoveOn.org's......

When a sex offender moves into your neighborhood, you get a notice. It's called Megan's law. But when a new (and oddly, odor-free) chocolate factory opens a stone's throw from your abode, it could be weeks-- months even, before you get wind of it. There oughtta be a law. Seeking vigilante justice, consumer safety, and some high-grade Venezuelan, we infiltrated 3400 Phinney, which happens to be the address of the former Red Hook Brewery. The......