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Comment on Reformers in uphill battle against Super PAC money by David Markham

David Markham — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:48:11 +0000

I know nothing of Mr Roemer, but I commend him for having the guts to say what needs to be addressed in politics.

Comment on Sharpton calls for “all-out assault” on voter ID laws by Andrew Paul Everett

Andrew Paul Everett — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:43:19 +0000

That Al Sharpton sure is mashugana.

Comment on Senate Republicans still fuming over Cordray appointment by Obama’s recess appointments examined by House

Obama’s recess appointments examined by House — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:19:03 +0000

[...] Since Cordray’s appointment, Republican lawmakers have been searching for a way to fight back. Some members have refused to acknowledge Cordray as a legitimate director, while others have boycotted various committee hearings. [...]

Comment on Young people brave rain at March for Life on National Mall by Friday, 27 January, 2012 Lame Quick Takes « Refuge

Friday, 27 January, 2012 Lame Quick Takes « Refuge — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:50:52 +0000

[...] the media just ignores the March. (Although here’s an article I found on the day from the Medill School of Journalism, putting the “professionals” to shame.) So I pulled up Twitter, found hashtags and kept [...]

Comment on Save civics in school: the rallying cry at think tank talk by Democracy Prep and the Civic Education Initiative « Schools That Can

Democracy Prep and the Civic Education Initiative « Schools That Can — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:19:35 +0000

[...] Medill on the Hill. Save civics in school: the rallying cry at think tank talk. “Rigorous testing requirements often lead educators to skirt harder-to-test subjects like civics, they said.” [...]

Comment on Pro-lifers push abortion rights as top election issue by Andrew Paul Everett

Andrew Paul Everett — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:42:45 +0000

The article was written very well. I’d like to meet this Rebecca Nelson.

Comment on Advocates urge military to find ways to keep health care system intact by MOTHFAN

MOTHFAN — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:27:56 +0000

This is an increasingly important issue and an insightful piece of reporting. As health care dominates the national agenda, the last thing this extremely nationalistic country wants to see is the welfare of our soldiers in jeopardy. Many Americans throw around rhetoric of freedom and utmost support of the troops, but who knows if we are really taking care of all the necessary essentials for them (despite what absurd Westboro Baptists might believe).

This reporting helps bring this important issue to the forefront: an issue that could very easily get lost in the much larger health care reform debate. Nicely done.

Comment on Melinda Gates: Vaccinations difference in life and death by Gates Foundation, U.S. partner to reduce infant and mother deaths

Gates Foundation, U.S. partner to reduce infant and mother deaths — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 21:25:46 +0000

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Comment on One school believes ‘inspired’ teachers are the answer by As administration pushes for more charter schools, quality remains a concern

As administration pushes for more charter schools, quality remains a concern — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:57:43 +0000

[...] The 2010 National Medals of Arts and Humanities One school believes ‘inspired’ teachers are the answer [...]

Comment on Capitol Hill doing its part for energy efficiency — but GOP does not like all the ideas by DSM

DSM — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 03:52:24 +0000

What an impressive article. So glad to hear that this issue is being addressed seriously. Your style of writing maintained my interest throughout. You are surely on the road to success.