Hearts and Minds Media The United States attempts to spread democracy by broadcasting news around the world. How’s that going in Afghanistan? April 17, 2023 By Emily Russell
Viral Ads and the New Democratic Moment March 22, 2007 By Satta Sarmah Will user-generated political ads lead to more openness, or simply bring digital mudslinging into the mainstream?
The McCain "Maverick Watch" ’08 March 21, 2007 By Paul McLeary While some reporters cast a wistful eye to yesteryear, when John McCain was a "maverick," others can’t seem to let go.
CNN Elevates Discourse, Tackles Question of Edwards’ Good Looks March 20, 2007 By Edward B. Colby With the presidential campaign under way early, it would have been nice if the press could have delayed the inevitable deluge of inanity that the season brings. No such luck.
Journalism and Politics Makes for Some Uncomfortable Pillow Talk March 19, 2007 By Paul McLeary Are promises of "disclosure" enough to remove the taint of association between some journalists and their politically-connected spouses? We’re skeptical.
As Thompson Ponders Run, Bloggers Dissect His Chances March 19, 2007 By Dan Goldberg The Law and Order star’s indecision is creating chatter from bloggers hoping for or cringing at the thought of his run for the GOP nomination.
Clinton, Obama ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,’ Eliciting Outrage March 15, 2007 By Satta Sarmah While both candidates have come under fire from gay rights groups and others who are calling the senators flip-floppers, most of the anger is directed at Clinton.
Do You Know Why the U.S. Attorneys Were Canned? March 15, 2007 By Gal Beckerman The press needs to do a better job explaining what, exactly, happened.
Some Bloggers Get Debate Canceled, Other Bloggers Not Pleased March 14, 2007 By Dan Goldberg The Politico reveals why a Democratic debate in Nevada was scrapped, and bloggers are not particularly happy about it.
NYT Gives Bush a Pass on New Bedford Raid March 13, 2007 By Edward B. Colby The Times‘s account of what went down in an immigration raid in Massachusetts last week was notable for what it left out.
Bloggers Lavish Post Scribe’s Surge Assertion With Skepticism March 12, 2007 By Christina Hernandez Robert Kagan argues that President Bush’s Iraq troop surge is working, and bloggers are appropriately skeptical.
Quick, What’s AFRICOM? March 8, 2007 By Paul McLeary Our mainstream press is dropping the ball on a big international story.
Bush Has a Record in Latin America. So What Is It? March 7, 2007 By Edward B. Colby There was a gaping hole in Tuesday’s coverage of the president’s new effort to engage Latin America: what has his administration done there up to this point?
Coulter Attack Condemned in Blogosphere March 5, 2007 By Dan Goldberg Bloggers called the conservative pundit all sorts of names not fit to print — but more than a few were also disappointed in John Edwards’ response.
McCain Quasi-Launches Campaign, Bloggers Largely Disapprove March 1, 2007 By Satta Sarmah The Arizona senator opted to announce his presidential run on Letterman, but many bloggers don’t quite see the point.