On Wednesday night, Bush administration official Barry Jackson came to speak to our class. When I got a chance to ask a question, I asked whether digital media has transformed the American political landscape. Oh, yes, he said. In fact, he could not emphasize enough how big the change is. And while he was certainly not [...]
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Image by Flickr user Fuzzcaminski One of the minor stories of yesterday was that a bunch of progressive political bloggers have an email list. Ok, yes, Ezra Klein did organise it. There’s been a lot of discussion about whether it’s an ok concept, whether it creates an echo chamber. I’ll leave that to the professionals and [...] So, y’all who read my blog often know I’m rather fond of Ezra Klein. Usually, I find most of what he says convincing. Last night, getting home in the wee smalls after a nice Friday night on the town, I quickly checked his blog before going to sleep. I’d had a couple of wines- but not [...] This week has been unbelievable. Actually, this year has been unbelievable. It’s just been one incredible experience after another. I’ve eaten great food, read good books, been to amazing concerts, heard fantastic lectures. I’ve had fun with my friends. I got into uni, then got a scholarship. Plus, there’s whole world of blogging, which I just [...] It is Presidents’ Day, or it was (I can’t keep track) which means it’s one year since my favourite-ever episode of Bloggingheads. Just for fun, I thought embed it for you. It’s old and irrelevant, but still interesting. I like it when they don’t have two total opposites on BHTV, but rather choose two people of [...] |
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