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(The following video was produced for MTV News where I contribute as an independent journalist.  The video was originally posted here.)
It’s been less than three weeks since John McCain chose Sarah Palin as his running mate, but she has dominated the news since that time. The self-described “hockey mom” to five children, moose-hunter, and [...]

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On a depressing news day, this is the best thing I’ve heard. People like Sam Zell have ruined America, weakened the role of a free press, and destroyed journalism all in the name of adding to their already embarrassing riches. I pray this goes to trial and Zell goes down hard. Every [...]

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I am eagerly anticipating Maddow’s show. In my last post, I criticized Olbermann for his ego and crassness, even as I often agree with him. I’m hoping that Maddow brings a more level-headed, intellectual approach to her show, even as she presents the news with a point of view.
I’m embarrassed to say that I didn’t [...]

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Thank god MSNBC has come to their senses. As a progressive, I found their coverage embarrassing. Olbermann in particular presents himself only slightly more respectably than Bill O’Reilly. I agree with the majority of Olbermann’s positions, but his self-righteous denunciations were just crass and boorish. See Bill Moyers for an example [...]

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