Conservative televangelist Pat Robertson is waving the white flag in the war on drugs—or the war on reefer, to be precise. In 2010, Robertson made news when he said on his show, 700 Club, "I’m not exactly for the use of drugs, don’t get me wrong, but I just believe that criminalizing marijuana, criminalizing the possession of a few ounces of pot, that kinda thing it’s just, it’s costing us a fortune and it’s ruining young people." Now he's "fully embraced the idea of legalizing marijuana," as the Times puts it, though he's quick to assert, "I’m not a crusader." It goes without saying that Robertson would never use his media profile to crusade for something he believes in. more ›

Hey, people looking to get rid of your spouses who are afflicted with Alzheimer's, a Very Important Christian has given you an out: Pat Robertson said on the 700 Club that it's totally fine to divorce your spouse if he or she has Alzheimer's, even if you have cried while watching The Notebook. more ›

Earlier today, the Reverend Pat Robertson endorsed Rudy Giuliani for president, showing that the former mayor was able to win over an influential Christian conservative leader. Robertson explained,"To me, the overriding issue before the American people is the defense of our population from the bloodlust of Islamic terrorists.... We need a leader with a bold vision who is not afraid to tackle the challenges ahead." And he acknowledged Rudy's NYC history, "Rudy Giuliani took a... more ›

LAist has so much fun this week! They go to E3, where they overhear the timeless remark "Man, this is where nerdy girls get laid." Is that a promise? They also give us this week's best CDs and make us realize that LA is the best place to use Zillow. more ›