The Antiwar Movement: Is Cindy the Tipping Point?
In his 2000 bestseller The Tipping Point, Malcolm Gladwell writes that "The Tipping Point is the moment of critical mass, the threshold, the boiling point . . . We are all at heart, gradualists, our...
View ArticleArizona Senate: Pederson makes it a race
Well folks, it's official. Jim Pederson, former chair of the Arizona Democratic Party and real estate tycoon, announced today that he will challenge wingnut Senator Jon Kyl in 2006. Although Pederson...
View Articletomorrow, we will make history
The signs are ready. My walking shoes are laid out, next to a Nalgene water bottle and my metrorail SmartPass. And at 9:00 tomorrow morning, I'll depart my home suburban Maryland to join the antiwar...
View ArticleHey, DC-area Kossacks: help me with my MA thesis!
(Warning: Shameless self-promotion ahead) I'm a graduate student at the University of Maryland currently working on my master's thesis about organized opposition to the war in Iraq. Anyways, I'm...
View ArticleZogby: Oops, He Did it Again
Yet more evidence that pollster John Zogby has jumped the shark. A new Zogby/Wall Street Interactive poll out of Arizona shows popular Democratic governor Janet Napolitano in a statistical dead-heat...
View Articleplease remove this diary (well, not really)
AUTHOR'S NOTE: This is my first attempt at a meta-diary. Please be kind, and while I don't typically ask for this, please recommend if you are so inclined). As a long-time Kossack, I've seen the number...
View ArticleA Ray of Hope: Palestinian family donates organs to Israelis
I usually try to stay away from blogging about anything related to the Israel/Palestine situation, because people's reactions to it seem to be so unshakable. But I'm writing today because of a touching...
View ArticleImagine: My Tribute to John Lennon
Twenty-five years ago tomorrow, musical legend John Lennon died after being gunned down by a crazed fan in front of his Manhattan apartment. It was a moment later dubbed "the most shocking moment" in...
View ArticleCanadian PM Martin to US: Fuck Off
The war of words between Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin and U.S. Ambassador David Wilkins continued today. For those who missed the story yesterday, Wilkins sounded like a crybaby when he...
View ArticleAn Absolute Communications Disaster
I normally don't play up my professional qualifications here at Daily Kos. I'm a graduate student in the communication department at a major research university, and I've worked professionally...
View Articlesix months of jury duty? help!
Pardon this self-indulgent diary, but I'm in a bit of a bind. Actually, my father is. Recently, he was summoned to appear as a potential juror in a Federal trial. So far, no problem. My father has...
View ArticleThe Supremes: Is Justice Kennedy drifting leftward?
Interesting late-breaking news tonight out of Washington. Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy has apparently agreed to grant an emergency stay to Florida death row inmate Clarence Hill, who had been...
View ArticleFeminist Visionary Betty Friedan dead at 85 [updated]
Noted feminist Betty Friedan died today on her 85th birthday, CNN has reported. Friedan was most famous for her 1963 manifesto The Feminine Mystique, which helped to usher in the 2nd wave of feminism...
View ArticleSoftly Banging the Drum of Bigotry
During my freshman year of college (six years ago), I became acquainted with "Mary," the wife of a popular professor at my college. Charming and well-spoken, she became a "surrogate mother" to a number...
View ArticleEnough of the Defeatism Already!
Somewhat to my chagrin, both my younger brothers are active in Republican political circles and campaigning for the GOP in November. It seems that despite being raised by the same parents in the same...
View ArticleRally in Maryland with Bill Clinton Tonight
I just got back from a very inspiring rally earlier tonight for Maryland Senate candidate Ben Cardin and gubernatorial candidate Martin O'Malley. Both candidates were well-spoken and articulate, though...
View ArticleTonight, I am Proud to be an Arizonan
Though I've been a registered voter in Maryland since moving here for graduate school in 2004, I've always been an Arizonan at heart. I lived in the state for 23 years and always felt most at home in...
View ArticleRound-up of the GOP Meltdown: Surge Edition
Much noise has been made in the mainstream media about tepid support in the Republican ranks for President Bush's ill-advised plan to escalate the war in Iraq. However, there's been very little noise...
View ArticleSaddam's half-brother executed
Reuters is reporting tonight that Saddam Hussein's half-brother went to the gallows at dawn, Iraqi time: BAGHDAD, Iraq - Saddam Hussein’s half brother and the former head of Iraq’s Revolutionary Court...
View ArticleSTOP the smearing of the 15 released British sailors
Earlier this week, the British and Iranian governments averted an escalating crisis over 15 British solider held captive by Iran.For the most part, the sailors have rightly received a warm welcome upon...
View ArticleAntigay Bigotry Strikes Again: High School Prom Edition
Amanda Howe will not be attending the Marian High School Junior/Senior prom. Left without a date, the high school student planned to attend the prom with another (platonic) female friend. But as Amanda...
View ArticleWyoming Sen. Thomas has passed away (w/ update)
CNN is reporting that Wyoming Senator Craig Thomas has died. He was diagnosed with leukemia shortly after the 2006 election. He was 74.
View ArticleComfortably Numb
Hello, Is there anybody in there? Just nod if you can hear me. Is there anyone at home? Come on now. There is a lot of righteous anger on Daily Kos right now over Bush's commutation of Scooter Libby....
View ArticleI will not vote for Roosevelt in the 1932 election
There. I said it.I will not vote for Franklin Roosevelt in the general election. No matter what. I'm trying the idea on for size anyway and really it feels pretty good.Those who have not skipped...
View ArticleRIP, Chelsea, 1995-2007
My family's beloved golden retriever, Chelsea, passed away this morning at my parents' house after experiencing massive internal organ failure earlier this week. She was 13, an advanced age for a...
View ArticleNo one will go straight to hell
. . . and there isn't a darn thing that you can do about it. I don't care if you're a Muslim, an athiest, a Jew, an agnostic, a Methodist, a deist, a Quaker, a Wiccan, or even if you worship at the...
View ArticleWill: the Grand Old Pulpit is in trouble
As a quick break from the endless speculation about the Democratic primaries, I wanted to point out that the GOP is continuing to implode. George F. Will has a damning piece in the most recent issue of...
View ArticleA Firsthand Account of the Huckabee Revolution
I need a long shower right now. I just attended a Mike Huckabee rally at the Stamp Student Union at the University of Maryland. I lasted about 40 minutes, before I finally left in disgust. The basic...
View ArticleEx-Arizona governor Mecham dead at 83
Arizona continues to be a major source of political news this week. As if John McCain's shenanigans, Rick Renzi's indictment, and John Shaddeg's unretirement weren't enough, the Arizona Republic is now...
View ArticleThoughts on North Korea and Syria
I'm surprised not to have seen much discussion of today's news events regarding an alleged Syria-North Korea nuclear cabal. For those who haven't yet seen the story, here's what BBC News is reporting...
View ArticleDC Madam found dead
This isn't much of a diary, really. CNN, Fox News, and the Associated Press are all reporting that Deborah Jeane Palfrey, known as the "DC Madam" in the national media, has been found dead in Florida...
View ArticleMy final FISA thought
This diary will be short and simple because I don't have much to say.I think it's safe to draw the following conclusions: (1) most Kossacks are disappointed with recent assaults on the 4th Amendment,...
View ArticleImportant Developments in CA Marriage Equality Fight
Hey! While many of you are driveling on ad naseam about who Barack's running-mate will be, I just wanted to take the opportunity to remind you that Election 2008 will be the most important election...
View ArticleDaily Show/Colbert Report RERUN THREAD, 8.20.2008
Welcome to The Daily Show/Colbert Report re-run thread for August 20, 2008. I don't know how to import the wonderful graphics that TiaRachel uses, but we can still have fun without them.
View ArticleDaily Show/Colbert Open Thread
I don't see another Daily Show/Colbert Report thread, so I figure I'll open one here. If Rachel or one of the other regulars gets one up, I'll delete this. But I'm here for now.So how has everyone's...
View ArticleURGENT: Help Defeat Prop. 8
This diary will be short and to the point: Polls continue to show "Yes on Proposition 8" leading in California. If passed, the proposition would make California the first state to turn the clock...
View ArticleThoughts on Proposition 8
(cross-posted at benquixote.blogspot.com)My enthusiasm for President-elect Obama is tempered by heartbreaking news in California about marriage equality. With 91% of precincts reporting, Yes on Prop 8...
View ArticleBREAKING: gay marriage destroys Iowa
Des Moines (AP)--Iowa society plunged into chaos as county recorders began issuing marriage licenses to same-couples on Monday morning.Residents across the state called 911 to report the breakdown of...
View ArticleTDS/Colbert Open Thread
EK was supposed to host tonight, but since he's nowhere to be seen, I figured I'd trow this thread up as an interim placeholder for the sausage grinder of shark. If EK shows up, I'll gladly...
View ArticleDaily Show/Colbert Open Thread, 8.12.2009
Welcome to tonight's installment of the now-famous Sausage Grinder o' Snark. I regret that I don't have any fancy graphics to offer you, but the show must go on. You'll laugh, you'll cry, it'll be...
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TDS/Colbert Spoiler Thread, 8.12.2009
Tonight on TDS, author Jeff Sharlet discusses his new book,The Family; and on TCR, it's Mark Johnson, Producer, Playing For Change
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TDS/Colbert Spoiler Thread, 8.13.2009
Tonight on TDS, actress Rachel McAdams discusses her new film,The Time Traveler's Wife; and on TCR, Stephen is joined by cosmologist Mark Devlin
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TDS/Colbert Spoiler Thread, 8.17.2009
Tonight on TDS, comedian David Cross discusses his new book, I Drink For a Reason; and on TCR, it's Bill McKibben environmentalist and co-founder of 350.org
View ArticleTDS/Colbert Open Thread
Welcome to tonight's installment of the sausage grinder of snark. I'm sorry to report that I'm sick as a dog tonight and nearly forgot to put up a diary. So I don't really have much to say, or any...
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TDS/Colbert Report Re-run Thread
Tonight on TDS, I have no idea who the guest is <b</strong> ; and on TCR, it's the same deal Anyway, sorry for the lack of specificity, but at least you all get a pretty graphic tonight. I'm...
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Daily Show/Colbert Report RERUN thread
Welcome to tonight's installment of The Daily Show and Colbert Report. It's Thanksgiving week, so things might be a bit slow around here, but hopefully it will still be a good time. Unfortunately, I...
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TDS/Colbert Non-Spoiler Thread, 2-16-2010
Tonight on TDS, NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams discusses politics and journalism with Jon; and on TCR, it's Jonathan Safran Foer author of Eating AnimalsSpecial thanks to Kyle the Mainer for...
View ArticleRIP, Stewart Udall, 1920-2010
The Washington Post is reporting that Stewart Udall, a former Congressman from Arizona (1955-1961) and Secretary of the Interior during the Kennedy and LBJ administrations (1961-1968) has passed away...
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TDS/Colbert Report Spoiler Thread, 4.20.2010
Tonight on TDS, former Bushco lackey John O'Hara is on to promote his new book, A New American Tea Party; and on TCR, it's Jeffrey Katzenberg CEO, DreamWorks Animation
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TDS/Colbert Spoiler Thread, 5.11.2010
Tonight on TDS, author Sebastian Junger is on to promote his new book, War; and on TCR, it's Hampton Sides, author of Hellhound on his Trail
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