Archive for January, 2008
links for 2008-01-29
First Black President? [AlterNet]
The real racial dynamics of the Democratic race are beginning to emerge.
Getting Latino Voters Is Obama’s Big Challenge [AlterNet]
The continuing reluctance of Latino voters to back black candidates could have a blowback effect on Obama.
Are We Headed Back to the Era of Segregation? [AlterNet]
Schools, particularly in the Northeast and Midwest, are looking [...]
links for 2008-01-25
The Strangulation of the Palestinians in Gaza [AlterNet]
The U.S., the only country with the power to intervene, has become an accessory to murder.
Why Jose Padilla’s 17-Year Sentence Should Disgust all Americans [AlterNet]
This sentencing sends a message to the President that torture is justified for little more than thought crime.
The Subprime Color Line [AlterNet]
Dig deep into [...]
links for 2008-01-19
How Trivial Can the Media Make the Presidential Race? [AlterNet]
Corporate media are turning one of the most exciting primary seasons in history into a trivia contest.
Pity the Man [The Nation]
The antiabortion movement has found a new face to exploit for political gain. And it’s male.
Hillary’s Real MLK Problem [The Nation]
‘Change’ may be this year’s Democratic [...]
links for 2008-01-15
Supporting Hillary or Barack? Stop Apologizing for It [AlterNet]
It’s time to stop ignoring gender and race as reasons to support a candidate.
Butts on Parade: When Roger Clemens Met 60 Minutes’ Mike Wallace [AlterNet]
Dealing with steroids accusations, Roger Clemens got a taste of the flammable hypocrisy that burns athletes when their careers cross with drugs.
Recession–Who Cares? [...]
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Beware the Credit-Industrial Complex [AlterNet]
The subprime fiasco is just one example of how banks profit from shady practices.
Pop Culture Pregnancies, Teen Edition [AlterNet]
Teens getting pregnant: bad. Teens having babies: good. If this makes no sense, wake up and smell the Enfamil: it’s 2008!
Noontime Web Video Revitalizes Lunch at Desk [New York Times]
For Web video, lunchtime [...]
links for 2008-01-03
20 Annoying Things About 2007 [AlterNet]
Whew, has this been an irritating year, or what!
More Than Historical Stupidity in Paul’s Slavery Crack [AlterNet]
Ron Paul tossed out yet another juicy zinger this time on “Meet the Press” when he said that Lincoln was a bad guy for fighting the civil war.
Rock Is Back. Give Him a Cookie. [...]
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