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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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In the second part of this story, two Iraq veterans from Tennessee discuss their frustration with the lack of coverage the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are getting. They are both members of Iraq Veterans Against the War, but show strong support for their colleagues still fighting overseas (as well as the innocent civilians caught in the struggle).

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The following video was produced for MTV’s Choose or Lose Street Team ‘08. It was first posted here.
Last weekend I attended the Green Party’s Tennessee Nominating Convention. I didn’t find a lavish affair, a swarm of lobbyists, or a bunch of fat cat power brokers. What I did find was a group [...]

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In the rolling hills of Pasquo, TN (a rural suburb just outside Nashville), sits one of the nation’s few fully licensed low-power FM radio stations. Offering a wealth of political views, diverse music, and community news, WRFN is a true voice of independence. They make a strong case for the continued relevance of radio in the digital age, and they are also fierce advocates for media reform at the national level.

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