Right. There are none so blind as those who will not see. According to The New York Times, a substantial number of media critics, commentators, pundits, and outlets --- not to mention many well known so-called 'progresssive' bloggers --- still aren't prepared to acknowledge the offensively biased coverage of Senator Clinton throughout the primary. People, even … [Read more...] about Media Finds Itself (Mainly) Innocent of the Charge of Sexism Against Hillary
Fist Jab
Mike Keefe, The Denver Post … [Read more...] about Fist Jab
Grand Old Man of the New Journalism
At 78, Tom Wolfe is being immortalized with the reissue of ten of his books in covers "designed to appeal to a new generation." But before he is embalmed as a writer of satirical novels like "Bonfire of the Vanities," someone should remind readers how he helped change the face of American journalism and, in no small degree, politics. In August 1966, a Tiffany-engraved … [Read more...] about Grand Old Man of the New Journalism
Here we go again: AP Files DMCA Takedowns Against Drudge Retort
UPDATE: AP's Jim Kennedy emails: The Associated Press encourages the engagement of bloggers — large and small — in the news conversation of the day... Bloggers are an indispensable part of the new ecosystem, but... There are many ways to inspire conversation about the news without misappropriating the content of original creators, whether they are the AP or fellow … [Read more...] about Here we go again: AP Files DMCA Takedowns Against Drudge Retort
2nd Amendment in the Spotlight
Teddy Davis of ABC tells us that gun control advocates are preparing themsleves to lose the current round of Second Amendment arguments in front of the Supreme Court. The nation's leading gun control group filed a "friend of the court" brief back in January defending the gun ban in Washington, D.C. But with the Supreme Court poised to hand down a potentially landmark … [Read more...] about 2nd Amendment in the Spotlight
Supreme Court Guantamo Ruling Underscores Court’s Future Makeup As Election Concern
When the U.S. Supreme Court for the third time in four years took the Bush administration to task denying due process of law to Guantanamo Bay Naval Base's inmates, it underscored a fact that get lost in the partisan and factional emotions swirling around campaign 2008: the court's composition is likely to be greatly impacted by whichever party wins the general election. On … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Guantamo Ruling Underscores Court’s Future Makeup As Election Concern
Michelle Obama Watch
Theda Skocpol asks, Will White Feminists Speak up for Michelle Obama? The attacks gathering on her are scurrilous, profoundly sexist and racist. Will prominent white feminists and female pundits and officials -- including Congressional Republican women -- speak up forcefully against slurs on Michelle Obama? It will be a strong test of their good faith. Do they care about … [Read more...] about Michelle Obama Watch
The Great Writ Survives As Liberty & Security Are Reconciled In The Imperial Age of Bush
The laws and Constitution are designed to survive, and remain in force, in extraordinary times. Liberty and security can be reconciled; and in our system they are reconciled within the framework of the law. The Framers decided that habeas corpus, a right of first importance, must be a part of that framework, a part of that law. – JUSTICE KENNEDY The mere notion that The … [Read more...] about The Great Writ Survives As Liberty & Security Are Reconciled In The Imperial Age of Bush
Being the Meaning of Joy: Little Sioux Ranch
"He was the meaning of joy," said John Nordmeyer, an uncle. There are a bunch of middle aged men across the nation who tonight sit quietly in their living rooms. The TV set might be off. They didn’t want to eat much tonight. Many are at their laptops now, silently tap tap tapping out messages to reach out to others. To try to find some, something. Words would help. … [Read more...] about Being the Meaning of Joy: Little Sioux Ranch
Guessing Game: Obama’s Team In Office…
The guessing game is becoming intense as to who would be the main players in Barack Obama's aspiring administration. Obviously, Obama will bring in a new team to run the federal government, the Oval Office and the Democratic Party if he makes it to the White House. So who will run the country if the voters decide that Yes, He Can? The Economist takes a look at the potential … [Read more...] about Guessing Game: Obama’s Team In Office…
America’s Image Revives; 84 Percent of French Favor Obama
This is a French write-through on the latest massive Pew Global Attitudes Project poll of 24,000 people in 24 countries. Beyond revealing a slight uptick in America's public image over a range of counties [but not all] over the past year, it also reveals intense interest in the U.S. presidential elections. For Le Monde, Bérengère Guy writes in part: "The study reveals … [Read more...] about America’s Image Revives; 84 Percent of French Favor Obama
Iraq’s Impossible Mission: Reconciling Iran and the United States
What's an Iraqi leader to do? On the one side is the United States and George W. Bush demanding a long-term security agreement that appears to infringe on Iraqi sovereignty. On the other is Iran, who could turn Iraq upside down at the drop of a hat. According to Maria Appakova of Russia's Novosti news service, the already highly difficult task has become nearly impossible … [Read more...] about Iraq’s Impossible Mission: Reconciling Iran and the United States
Boy Scouts Become Heroes
It has often been said that just as there is no such thing as a former Marine, there is also no such thing as a former Boy Scout. Well speaking as a Boy Scout for nearly 30 years I felt obligated to post a little bit about the recent heroics by a group of young Scouts in Iowa. This week a tornado ripped through a Boy Scout camp in Iowa. The storm killed four of the scouts … [Read more...] about Boy Scouts Become Heroes
It’s an ‘Injustice’ that Foreigners Can’t Vote on Obama or McCain
An undercurrent of many foreign press articles about the U.S. election is the unfairness of the fact that while American policies dramatically affect people outside of the United States, those very people are unable to directly influence those we elect. This op-ed from Protugal's Expresso newspaper is a perfect example - and addresses this frustration quite directly. With … [Read more...] about It’s an ‘Injustice’ that Foreigners Can’t Vote on Obama or McCain
Obama Campaign Denies Michelle Obama Used “Whitey” Word: Sets Up Website To Battle Internet Smears
Democratic presumptive Presidential nominee Barack Obama's campaign fired a double round at Internet partisans who spread unsubstantiated information about him: it flatly denied his wife Michelle ever used the word "Whitey" at a church -- and it has set up a website to directly answer Internet and media allegation mongering usually spread by websites and operatives who have … [Read more...] about Obama Campaign Denies Michelle Obama Used “Whitey” Word: Sets Up Website To Battle Internet Smears
Defending Webb the Confederate
There's been lots of good discussion surrounding David Mark's piece noting Sen. Jim Webb’s affinity for the cause of the Confederacy: Webb is no mere student of the Civil War era. He’s an author, too, and he’s left a trail of writings and statements about one of the rawest and most sensitive topics in American history. He has suggested many times that while the Confederacy … [Read more...] about Defending Webb the Confederate
Jewish Donors Jumping To McCain ?
According to a report in The Hill, it looks like Senator McCain may be benefiting from perceptions over Senator Obama's positions on Israel. We already had seen Senator Libeerman support McCain and it now looks like some top Clinton donors may also be changing partisan horses. Stephen Muss is a major real estate developer from Florida and has a long history of supporting … [Read more...] about Jewish Donors Jumping To McCain ?
Some Thoughts On Supreme Court Ruling
My fellow bloggers both here and around the net have already given some excellent coverage to the Guantanamo Bay ruling today so I thought I would take another angle on the topic. I know that it a controversial decision and that we have plenty of people on both sides of the decision. That is only natural as people of good will can disagree on subjects like this. But I think … [Read more...] about Some Thoughts On Supreme Court Ruling
Fox Executive Calls Networks’ “Obama Baby Mama” Label “Poor Judgment”
One of Fox News' top brass has stepped in and essentially condemned and apologized for the networking characterizing Democratic presumptive Presidential nominee Barack Obama's wife Michelle Obama as "Obama's Baby Mama." The swiftness of the response shows that at the network's top levels, at least, there are limits and corporate standards. The Politico reports: “A … [Read more...] about Fox Executive Calls Networks’ “Obama Baby Mama” Label “Poor Judgment”
Hulk 2008
Cam Cardow, The Ottawa Citizen … [Read more...] about Hulk 2008