So many progressive role models, so much for them [and us] to do–and so many ways to do it. When things get tough for
Category: Media
Activate your BS detector: You’re gonna need it for the immigration-reform debate
Right-wing politicians, their media allies—and probably somebody at work or in your family—are peddling a lot of bull about immigration reform, a topic that
Honey Boo Boo versus the wastewater treatment guy
It happens every year, in the early spring. Right before we become obsessed with NCAA basketball, and several weeks before pollen blankets our patio
Dear MSNBC: Grow up, already
Dear Chris M., Rachel, and Lawrence at MSNBC: Sorry old friends. You got me through a lot of hard times. But you’ve lost me.
Wealth inequality in America is much worse than you think
We love good infographics here at Occasional Planet because they help us see patterns that escaped our awareness, and understand and digest information. Here’s
It’s hard to criticize John McCain, but…
The contrast could not have been more apparent. On Monday, February 18, 2013, MSNBC aired a program, Hubris, about how the Bush Administration used
Mental health gun-control dodge misses the bigger point
Ask a politician where he or she stands on gun control legislation and it’s likely you will get an answer that involves “mental health.”
Cory Booker: It’s not easy being a political star
Several weeks ago, I wrote about the hazard of being seen as a hero. The downfalls of General David Petraeus and Lance Armstrong demonstrate
You may have to say goodbye to free online news
Many of us have become accustomed to, perhaps spoiled by, the presence of free news on the internet. This is particularly so when the
Freedom of the Press Foundation to boost WikiLeaks and other freedom-of-info groups
It’s hard to decide whether WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is a hero or a criminal. What’s much clearer is that we live in an