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Robert Jensen : Teaching Journalism with a Mission
Can journalism schools be relevant in a world on the brink? By Robert Jensen / The Rag Blog / September 15, 2009 Journalism schools have much in common with the mainstream news media they traditionally serve. As the business model … Continue reading
Siegelman Case : Holder Carries Water for Bushies
Former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman, left, and former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy. Image from AP.Eric Holder’s DOJ supports the prosecution:No new trial for former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman Many progressives have joined in complaining about a thoroughly politicized DOJ. Yet … Continue reading
Campaign Finance : Will the Supremes Dance on Democracy’s Corpse?
Straight jacket? “Money Shirt” by Rob Lee / Flickr / Concurring Opinions.The Supreme Court:Set to rule on campaign finance The Court may be poised to shred a century of judicial and legislative attempts to preserve even a semblance of restraint … Continue reading
Grownup Talk for Obama : Not such Simple Arithmetic
Hard choices are upon us. The political costs of candor will be high. The political costs of a lack of candor will be higher… By Steve Russell / The Rag Blog / September 14, 2009 My favorite thing about Obama … Continue reading
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Tagged Clean Energy, Economy, Health Care Reform, Obama Administration
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Bicentennial Mexico : Textbooks Revise History, Delete Spanish Conquest
Detail of Mural by Diego Rivera showing Spanish conquistadors conquering Mexican indigenous peoples, Palacio de Cortes, Cuernavaca, Mexico.Just in time for the Bicentennial:Much of Mexico’s history becomes, well, history This August 24th when sixth graders returned to their classrooms, many … Continue reading
Austin Street Scene : ‘CAPITALISM SUX!’
Sign of the times. Photo by Roger Baker / The Rag Blog. Now that hard times are back, I regard this fellow as a reminder that there are smart guys at the bottom who know the score. By Roger Baker … Continue reading
Raving Joe Wilson : The Pride of South Carolina!
Graphic by Larry Ray / The Rag Blog.Move over, Mark Sanford:Joe Wilson gets South Carolina ‘Jackass Award’ Wilson made a beeline out of the House chamber immediately after the end of the President’s speech. He must have had a political … Continue reading
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Tagged Congress, Immigration, Obama Smear Campaign, Rep. Joe Wilson, Right Wing Extremists, South Carolina
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Jonah Raskin : Revisiting Edward Said’s Palestine
Edward Said: “A scholar, an intellectual and an activist who tried to create a bridge between Arabs and Jews…”Thirty years later:Revisiting Edward Said’s Palestine By Jonah Raskin / The Rag Blog / September 9, 2009 It’s called The Holy Land … Continue reading
Hey Blue Dogs : Don’t Make Me Vote Third Party!
Listen up Democrats! If you don’t have or can’t find enough backbone to give the American people substantial health care reform that contains a public health insurance option, then don’t even bother asking for my support. By Ted McLaughlin / … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Dog Democrats, Congress, Democratic Party, Health Care Reform, Public Option
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