A Role Model For any Country
Leiyah celebrates Efren Peñaflorida, Philipino youth leader and CNN Hero of the Year.
Throwing the Boot at Blair
Getting up to speed on the outcry against would-be EU President Tony Blair, petermcc links to a George Galloway speech (and commenters debate with vigour!)
Training Good Citizens
babaylansamaynila is learning good citizenry in her civic education class. And the first step is critical thinking.
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Sometimes The Church Won't Save You
Emjay takes a look at Washington, DC's churches...and its crime statistics.
Harder to Get a Gun in Brooklyn
Good news or a lateral move? Should ammunition itself be banned? One Reader sparks a debate.
Gender Abuse vs. Politics
Who will win? Alicia Banks takes up an unlikely defense of Sarah Palin.
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Government Is Like Shaquille O'Neal
Which may explain a few things... A comparison by wjlanier.
Race to the Bottom?
Arian previews the new film Outfoxed, and sparks some debate on the slanting ways of journalism.
Politics in the Workplace
...discussions of them, that is. Scarlett Suede finally takes the bait with a co-worker. Bad idea?
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No Armchair Psychiatry, Please
Dr. Linda Mintle makes a quick point on the Texas shootout, and urges the media to avoid excuses.
Rampant Overdevelopment: Is It Necessary?
Wetlands in Redwood City, California are in jeopardy of becoming home to more cookie-cutter housing and office park development. DoctorD has his say.
Lessons Across the Aisle
randomrambling reminisces on her early experiences on the Hill, and on what it means to not see eye to eye.
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Unhappy Meals for Iceland
Is the withdrawl of Iceland's only McDonald's restaurants the final hatchet in their economy's coffin? More room for hot dogs! via Nick Orichula.
Whose Money is it Anyway?
John Gilmore muses on the continued attempts to give the Fed more authority over our dwindling financial system.
Popular American Opinions
Snowy compares the views of many Americans with their economic privelege...and finds some interesting overlap.
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Declaring War on...FOX?
Is it propaganda? Who has the truth? jebuff takes the gloves off and calls out FOX as the opponents they seem to wish to be.
Journalistic Sylizzle
Unsure how to format your yellow journalism? Amy H tracked down this Fake Associated Press Stylebook for your editing pleasure.
Two Years Without Riverbend
Snowy calls attention to the absence of Riverbend, an Iraqui woman whose daring blog opened a window to another world.
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Whose Soverignty is it Anyway?
Some tough questions about the UK's role in the European Union, and a warning from Alfred the Ordinary.
They're Only Passing Through
Jim Baxter reminds elected officials who they really serve...and where they really stand.
Is Mississippi a Third World Country?
And can you answer that question by turning on the water faucet? Chris makes a good point.
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Avast Ye Voxers!
Had any run-ins with pirates lately? Maybe your luck is better than you knew, suggests Katherine.
Go Ahead and Sue
Don't like what someone's saying about you on the interwebs? DelusionalAngel reminds you you can always go all Courtney Love or Jack Thompson or whatever and sue the pants off 'em!
It Could Always Be Worse
News from Egypt, where it's okay to be in a prostitution ring...so long as you're not gay. Via ChiTown Travis.
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Her Name is Rio
AngryYoungDem on the decision to hand the Olympics to Brazil, out of all the noble choices.
Who Benefits?
Possible changes to the Australian electoral system concern David Horton. Should we be more suspicious?
Putting it in Perspective
Jack Yan comments on the recent tsunami in Samoa, and the scale of destruction.
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Are You on the List?
容易なトラ checks out the list of countries currently deeemed unsafe for UK citizens to visit. It's a reality check.
You Know You Watch Too Much C-SPAN When...
randomrambling is outed as a true politics nerd...but at least a well-informed politics nerd!
Hey Mr. Carter
Should Jimmy Carter be weighing in on the Joe Wilson story? The Cold Hard Facts suggests otherwise...
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