Bill O'Reilly Flabbergasted at Fox News' Own Poll Results (VIDEO)
On April 14, Bill O’Reilly was faced with poll results—from Fox’s own Presidential polls—that did not fit into his reality. It’s always interesting to watch O’Reilly & co. come face to face with...
View ArticleIf we are ever to make lasting progress, we must acknowledge that Matt Taibbi...
When I first read this Rolling Stone op-ed in June, I had a sinking feeling in my gut.I wish with every fiber of my being that it was not as prophetic as it turned out to be.Democrats Will Learn All...
View ArticleNo more circular firing squads. It's on all of us, and it is time to act.
Still seeing a stupid number of circular firing squad posts about who lost the election and why. There were many factors at play here, as this article from ThinkProgress explains, some fairly...
View ArticleSaturday Listening Corner: Smetana's "Moldau"
The last several weeks have been unexpectedly hectic for me... so while I work on finishing my next substantive diary entry, let's take this feature back to its original, simple intent: When I was a...
View ArticleAnti-SOPA Internet Blackout Day: A picture essay
This entry will be updated over the course of the day. As many of you are already aware (and the rest of you will likely be aware by the end of the day), the Stop Online Piracy Act and Protect IP Act...
View ArticleThursday Listening Corner: Strange Fruit
There is a more substantive entry coming this weekend. In the meantime, here is a new Listening Corner entry: "Strange Fruit," as performed by Josh White.Josh White was a singer/songwriter and civil...
View ArticleSo a president walks into reddit...
This afternoon, President Barack Obama spent roughly half an hour answering questions on popular Internet forum reddit.A complete list of users' questions and the President's answers are provided below...
View ArticleTo Coin a Phrase
Sometimes a concept, item, event, or situation is part of a clearly definable pattern, but no term exists to define it. As a lifelong student of language – I have a B.A. in Literature, am a frequent...
View ArticleAn idea for abolishing gerrymandering
Here's a very simple idea, and I'd love to hear reader feedback as to the pros and cons of why this would or would not work.With an election that was a rousing success for the progressive movement...
View Article"Gimme it!"
"Mom, I want to drive. Gimme the car.""You're five; you can't drive. And besides, I need the car to get to work.""I said gimme the car.""No.""Gimme!""No.""I'll break the TV if I don't get the car....
View ArticleThe Shutdown and What It Means for the 2013 Elections
Yes, 2013 is an off-off year. But there are still some elections taking place this year, most notably in Virginia (Nov. 5) and New Jersey (Oct. 16!).At this point, it's unclear when the federal...
View ArticleSaving the American Dream by Destroying Home Value
The Great Recession plunged untold numbers of former homeowners back into the ranks of those who rent. And as housing prices skyrocket, wages remain largely stagnant, and "lost" good jobs continue to...
View ArticleBill O'Reilly Flabbergasted at Fox News' Own Poll Results (VIDEO)
On April 14, Bill O’Reilly was faced with poll results—from Fox’s own Presidential polls—that did not fit into his reality. It’s always interesting to watch O’Reilly & co. come face to face with...
View ArticleIf we are ever to make lasting progress, we must acknowledge that Matt Taibbi...
When I first read this Rolling Stone op-ed in June, I had a sinking feeling in my gut.I wish with every fiber of my being that it was not as prophetic as it turned out to be.Democrats Will Learn All...
View ArticleNo more circular firing squads. It's on all of us, and it is time to act.
Still seeing a stupid number of circular firing squad posts about who lost the election and why. There were many factors at play here, as this article from ThinkProgress explains, some fairly...
View ArticleJoe Biden Accused of Sexual Assault by Former Staffer
Tara Reade, a former Senate staffer for Joe Biden, has accused Biden of both harassment and sexual assault during her time under his employ. According to Reade, then-Senator Biden got her up against...
View ArticleFormer Police Officer: "Incremental Reforms Won't Work. Defund the Police."
Last week, a former officer published a damning essay describing his decade of experience as a California police officer, how the system is rotten from the inside, and why the modest/incremental...
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#8cantwait Creator Now Calls Plan a "Distraction," Recommends Police...
This week, Campaign Zero updated the official 8cantwait website with the following message (emphasis added):Over the past week, we’ve heard from communities across the country who, like us, have...
View ArticleSo a president walks into reddit...
This afternoon, President Barack Obama spent roughly half an hour answering questions on popular Internet forum reddit.A complete list of users' questions and the President's answers are provided below...
View ArticleTo Coin a Phrase
Sometimes a concept, item, event, or situation is part of a clearly definable pattern, but no term exists to define it. As a lifelong student of language – I have a B.A. in Literature, am a frequent...
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