Tag Archives: progressives

Being Clear about the Crime

Posted on September 27, 2010 by

Listening to a (usually excellent) progressive radio talk show sometime in the past few days, I was bummed to hear the host make a joke about students (male) scoring with hot (female) teachers. It came up as he was framing … Continue reading →

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Taking a Hit for the Team: Dancing with the Stars

Posted on September 21, 2009 by

I know what I’m about to say is far from original, but I suspect that 500 years from now, students will study the direct correlation between reality television and the complete annihilation of society as we know it. That’s why … Continue reading →

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The Case for Music on KPFT

Posted on September 6, 2009 by

The wingnuts do talk radio and television pretty well, but honestly, when was the last time anyone found themselves in the shower humming a few bars of the latest rant from a Fox windbag? Woody Guthrie.  Pete Seeger.  Odetta.  Joan … Continue reading →

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