Alex Brant-Zawadzki, 12.04.2009
Nothing shall come from nothing
On February 19, the American Future Fund put up a petition on their website for those interested in attending the Chicago Tea Party. The site asks, "Would YOU join us in Chicago for a new, "Boston Tea Party?" IF WE GET ENOUGH SIGNATURES, IT WILL HAPPEN!"
Alex Brant-Zawadzki, 12.04.2009
Nothing shall come from nothing
When people think of the Tea Party movement many of them think of the Tea Party Express (TPE) rallies that received extensive coverage over the summer from FOX News.
James Rucker, 12.04.2009
Executive Director of ColorOfChange.org
Rev. Tillard speaks out against Glenn Beck
Last night, Glenn Be...
Don McNay, 12.03.2009
Award-winning financial columnist, author, commentator and personal finance guru.
A - I´ll always want you
B - Because my heart is true
C - Come, come, come closer
And I´ll tell you of the ABC´s
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Kevin Grandia, 12.02.2009
Managing editor, DeSmogBlog.com
Fox News loves it's strange science when it comes to climate change, but a recent interview with Michigan Congressman Thaddeus McCotter (R) shows just...
Eric Burns, 12.04.2009
Journalist, Author
I ask myself what I would have done if I worked at Fox now. Would I have quit, as the estimable Jane Hall did?
James Rucker, 12.02.2009
Executive Director of ColorOfChange.org
A few weeks ago, Rupert Murdoch said that Glenn Beck was right when he called Obama a racist, and since then he has been dodging questions about what ...
Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen, 12.01.2009
Co-Hosts, Green News Report
IN TODAY'S AUDIO REPORT: Crunch time: COUNTDOWN to Copenhagen ... PLUS: Right-wing media in a tizzy over the hacked emails of climate scientists -...
James Rucker, 12.01.2009
Executive Director of ColorOfChange.org
Before we contacted the Harlem Gospel Choir about Glenn Beck, they didn't know much about him. After learning more about his history of race-baiting, the choir quickly canceled their appearance with him.
Deborah Jaramillo, 12.01.2009
Assistant Professor of Film and Television at Boston University; Author, Ugly War, Pretty Package
Television news is absolutely television, and war coverage is one of the best examples of the cable news networks embracing "high concept" entertainment. If you've only seen coverage of the right-wing tea-party protests, look back now at how cable news handles dissent coming from the left.
Linda Milazzo, 12.03.2009
Writer/Educator/Activist
Dick Cheney has committed unconstrained, and as yet unprosecuted offenses, that include circumventing the Constitution and lying the nation into war.
Michael Russnow, 11.29.2009
Screenwriter, former Member Writers Guild West Board of Directors
Should the Salahis be boiled, flogged, or has the media made it much more than it really was?
Brian Ross, 11.27.2009
Writer, Journalist, Political Satirist, and Senior Editor of MLNSports.com
American television news is returning to its roots as an information wasteland. Pretty faces with largely empty heads read teleprompters and mug for t...
Michael J.W. Stickings, 11.23.2009
Founder and editor of The Reaction, a liberal political blog
So what was Glenn Beck's big, massive, history-altering announcement? Is he running for office? Founding a PAC? Setting up a third party?
No, no, and...
Glynnis MacNicol, 11.20.2009
Senior Editor, Mediaite.com
Obviously, unless sometime between now and 2012 there occurs a rip in the space-time continuum and the country slips into an alternate reality, Sar...
Susan J. Demas, 11.19.2009
Syndicated columnist, political analyst and mlive.com blogger
Sarah Palin blew into Grand Rapids with all the stagecraft (and subtlety) of Lady Gaga, pulling up in a bus ensconced with the cover photo from her book, down to her glossy lips and heavenward gaze.
Steve Marmel, 11.20.2009
Marmel is a comedian, a writer and a TV producer. It's not as impressive as it sounds.
There's a loud group of people out there who think screaming equals majority, obstruction equals fighting for something, and blind hatred equals patriotism.
John Amato, 11.20.2009
Creator of CrooksandLiars.com
Think Progress caught Fox News using old campaign footage of a McCain/Palin rally from 2008 to make it appear like the crowds she's drawing on her book tour are larger than they are.
Daniel Bruno Sanz, 11.18.2009
Reader of Times, Author of Rhymes
The idealistic notion that the United States is not in perpetual conflict with Arabs and Islam, argued by President Obama in Cairo but belied by history, has been dealt a serious setback by Fort Hood.
J. Richard Cohen, 11.18.2009
president, Southern Poverty Law Center
Dear Bill, You lost the bet. Time to pay up! Sincerely yours, J. Richard Cohen
Susan J. Demas, 11.18.2009
Syndicated columnist, political analyst and mlive.com blogger
Republicans have a well-oiled propaganda machine to facilitate the fantasy of strength and popularity. The message is always the same -- whether the GOP wins or loses, it always wins.