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Sarah's De-G'in of American Speakin'

Rob Kall | Posted 11.13.2008 | Politics

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Rob Kall

Adopting Palin's de-G-ed "speakin'" is an assault on the language, just like perpetrating the lie that she's ready to lead is an assault on the future of the nation.

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The Edwards Affair And The Chicago Cubs

Christine Escobar | Posted 09.10.2008 | Home

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Christine Escobar

When the Cubs are winning I'm thrilled, but I long-ago learned to expect nothing. That's just how it is and, truly, it's no different in politics, especially in an election season.

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Obama's "Cultural Issues" At Play in Chicago

Christine Escobar | Posted 06.12.2008 | Home

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Christine Escobar

Supporters of Fr. Pflegler believe street-level advocates bring about the change Obama speaks so eloquently about. To turn away from that in the face of shoddy criticism seems to second guess their work.

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On citizen journalists and the validity of accounts

Christine Escobar | Posted 04.22.2008 | Home

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Christine Escobar

The value in the citizen journalist's account comes partly as a result of its being free. They are beholden to no one. They cover and opine and observe subjects but from their own perspective.

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