The final edition of the Cincinnati Post appeared today: “”Give light and the people will find their own way.” That motto, long a fixture atop these pages, seems an apt … [Keep reading >>]
Writing in the Guardian, Michael Tomasky underscores the critical issues facing the US electorate: “It’s pretty astonishing, really – we’re at the tail end of a failed presidency, and the … [Keep reading >>]
The Las Vegas Sun’s Lisa Mascaro chronicles the trials of the National Republican Senatorial Committee chairman, Nevada’s Senator John Ensign: “By many measures, the committee under Ensign’s leadership is off … [Keep reading >>]
The Louisville Courier-Journal salutes the Senate for passing legislation to limit the ability of the Bush administration to restrict access to visitor logs and other important white house information: “A … [Keep reading >>]
Davenport, Iowa’s Quad City Times has run this speech by former Congressman, Jim Leach, on prospects for the next US presidency: “But for whatever reasons, it is the youngest and … [Keep reading >>]
The BBC is reporting that the Pakistan elections, scheduled for January 8, will be postponed for two months.
Following Benazir Bhutto’s will, her 19 year old son, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, now … [Keep reading >>]
Two articles of interest.
Democratic Voters’ Fervor Stirs Republican Worries
As presidential hopefuls from both parties rally support across Iowa ahead of Thursday’s caucuses, Democratic voters are showing greater fervor for the … [Keep reading >>]
Ron Paul has racked up another endorsement many would hide under a bushel basket. His indefatigable supporters at voteronpaul.com trumpet it proudly, however. None other than Hutton Gibson, … [Keep reading >>]
The Hartford Courant’s Bill Curry, secretly rooting for Chris Dodd, handicaps the field as the Iowa caucuses approach: “Pundits predict heavy Democratic turnout, due to exasperation with President Bush and … [Keep reading >>]
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Mike Luckovich reminds readers that the big cat somehow, some way, has already left the building: “Now where is that cat?”
Looking Backward … [Keep reading >>]
The Cincinnati/Kentucky Post will close up shop on Monday and local media leaders (including former managing editor Mark Neikirk) are using the occasion to reflect on a city and its … [Keep reading >>]
The St. Petersburg Times’ Robyn Blumner reviews the past year for examples of heroism on the civil liberties front: “As to 2008, it should hurry up and be over, so … [Keep reading >>]
