The mainstream media (MSM) is lamenting the end of its information monopoly caused by the internet. In a piece just published by MSM paragon The New York Times after the resignation of CNN executive Eason Jordan reporters write that … [Read more...]
Lies, damned lies, and intentionally misleading columns by right-wing pundits
Jeff Jacoby's wretched column in Sunday's Boston Globe is an excellent example of the depths to which those who seek to destroy social security will sink in their effort to mislead the public into thinking (a) that social security is in … [Read more...]
The Chill Wind of Censorship
In an apparent reversal of decades of U.S. practice, recent federalOffice of Foreign Assets Control regulations bar American companiesfrom publishing works by dissident writers in countries under sanctionunless they first obtain U.S. … [Read more...]
A lousy month for the MBTA
Well, Mrs. Charley on the MTA just described a rotten situation at the Central Square T station -- huge, angry crowds of people; waits of much longer than an hour; fights nearly breaking out; trains stuffed full, moving slowly; dozens of … [Read more...]
The scales fell from their eyes
This is just fascinating (thanks to Kristen). I've always been intrigued by the ways people change their long-held beliefs. Representative Marie P. St. Fleur and Senator Marian Walsh, both Catholics, changed their minds about gay marriage, … [Read more...]
The Pride of Mitt Romney
Romney's announcement that he opposes stem cell research shows the depths of political expediency to which he has fallen, and the stranglehold of the religious right on the Republican Party. The Man Who Would Be President has set himself … [Read more...]
Dean’s DNC Acceptance Speech
You have given me an enormous responsibility. But it is a responsibility we share.We can change this Party? but only by working together and competing inall 50 states. We can change this Party? but only by working togetherand becoming a … [Read more...]
Reilly beats sword into ploughshare in the “culture war”
Good man:In an interview yesterday, Reilly, an unannounced Democratic candidatefor governor, struck a tone that is far different from the publicposture he held for several years. Reilly said he was ''moved" by thesame-sex marriages … [Read more...]
Romney manages to piss everyone off in stem cell debate
His Excellency Governor Romney's effort to split the baby (so to speak) when it comes to stem cell research -- by allowing research on unused frozen embryos at fertility clinics but not on embryos created for the purpose of harvesting stem … [Read more...]
American fascism on the rise
This is not a joke. The left sees it coming. So does the right. When liberal bloggers and the American Conservative are in agreement, they're most likely onto something. And today's news that North Korea has publicly … [Read more...]