PHOTO RIGHTS: The $25 Million Dumb Ass Move

A classic lesson on securing rights for a photo before you use it on the web or your publications. It can be embarrassing and hella expensive if you are in the business of creating really lame and divisive political ads.

Lawsuit Over USANext's AARP Ad
Remember USANext's smear job on AARP -- the internet-only ad that tried to marginalize the AARP out of the Social Security debate by suggesting that the group has something against American soldiers but loves gay marriage? Rick Raymen and Steve Hansen haven't forgotten. They're the Oregon couple shown kissing in the USANext ad. Today in Washington, they filed a $25 million lawsuit against USANext. [ Salon ]