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The Ugly Underbelly of Facebook and Twitter

Michael D. Brown | Posted 10.29.2009 | Technology

Read More: Social Media, Debate, Twittering, Twitter, Social Networks, Social Networking, Social Networking Sites, Facebook, Tweets, Townhall, Technology News
Michael D. Brown

Facebook and Twitter were going to offer me a platform from which I could see and read the opinions and activities of people far and near. But now I oftentimes wonder why I stay online.

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New Study: Online Congressional Townhall Meetings Can Move Voters

Micah Sifry | Posted 10.26.2009 | Technology

Read More: E-Democracy, Online Townhalls, Congress, Congressional Management Foundation, E-Govt, Townhall, Technology News
Micah Sifry

Using cheap and easily accessible technology, members of Congress can effectively connect with their constituents -- including those are typically more cynical about politics -- and hold serious and valuable discussions.

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Ted Kennedy Booed At Schakowsky Town Hall

Progress Illinois | Josh Kalven | Posted 10.17.2009 | Politics

Read More: Healthcare Debate, Jan Schakowsky, Ted Kennedy, Townhall, Ted Kennedy Booed, Schakowsky, Ted Kennedy Booed Town Hall, Politics News

We attended Rep. Jan Schakowsky's health care town hall meeting in Niles last night where over 2,000 people showed up, packing a high school auditoriu...

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Bachmann: "Prayer And Fasting" Will Defeat Health Care Reform

Minnesota Independent | Paul Demko | Posted 09.25.2009 | Politics

Read More: God, Minnesota, Michele Bachmann, Sarah Palin, Healthcare Debate, Townhall, Virginia Foxx, Bachmann Prayer and Fasting, Prayer and Fasting, Politics News

On Wednesday Rep. Michele Bachmann was part of a star-studded "teletownhall" meeting to discuss health-care reform. The event, billed "Keeping Faith w...

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Louisiana Dems File Ethics Complaint Against Vitter

The Hill's Briefing Room | Michael O'Brien | Posted 09.21.2009 | Politics

Read More: Taxpayer Money, Campaign Event, Senate Ethics Committee, Townhall, Senator David Vitter, Transparency, Politics News

The head of the Louisiana Democratic Party filed an ethics complaint against Sen. David Vitter (R-La.) on Friday, accusing Vitter of using his taxpaye...

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Your Town Hall Screamfest Handbook

Bennet Kelley | Posted 09.17.2009 | Politics

Read More: Townhall Screamers, President Obama, Taxes, Bill Kristol, Townhall, Health Care, Birthers, Sarah Palin, Town Hall Debate, Democratic Congress, Obama Birthers, Birther-Movement, John-Mccain-Panama, Healthcare Debate, Obama Hawaii, Healthcare Reform, Town Hall Meetings, Healthcare Costs, Politics News
Bennet Kelley

The sad reality is that the current town-hall screamers are being embraced by Republicans not as champions of free speech, but rather as cannon fodder in their fight to block any bill.

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Friday Talking Points [89] -- Fighting Crazy

Chris Weigant | Posted 09.14.2009 | Media

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Chris Weigant

The media is not completely responsible for the state of the debate over healthcare reform. The Democrats have done such a poor job of presenting their case that they really bear the lion's share of blame.

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Lobbyist-Run Group Provides Birther With Talking Points For Town Hall

Think Progress | Posted 09.11.2009 | Politics

Read More: Birthers, Jack Abramoff, Obama Birth Certificate, Tom Delay, Town Hall, Birth Certificate, Lobbyists, Tom Perriello, Americans for Prosperity, Glenn Beck, Townhall, Politics News

Last night, ThinkProgress attended Rep. Tom Perriello's (D-VA) town hall in Ruckersville, Virginia. Inside, many people were holding signs provided by...

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Jason Linkins

Townhall's Matt Lewis: Obama "Out Of The Country" In Hawaii (VIDEO) [UPDATED]

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 01.23.2009 | Media

Read More: Hawaii, Obama Vacation, Blagojevich Scandal, Barack Obama, Matt Lewis, Video, Geography, Obama Hawaii, Obama Blagojevich, Rod Blagojevich, Blagojevich Corruption, Townhall, Media News

So, here's the latest worry for President-elect Barack Obama: is it okay that he's in Hawaii?

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