October 2010
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“I’m a recovering Republican, and I don’t recognize my party any...”
– Meteorologist Paul Douglas, from “Paul Douglas: ‘I’m a recovering Republican, and I don’t recognize my party any more’” by David Brauer
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What other blogs do you enjoy reading? Who are your favorite local Twin Cities bloggers?
I read blogs through Google Reader, which tells me that I currently subscribe to 542 news sources, the vast majority of those being blogs. Some of my favorite sources include Techdirt which covers the convergence of the tech and legal industries, Techmeme which is an aggregator of high quality technology...
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“Our founding fathers clearly recognized that our most basic rights come from our...”
– GOP 4th District challenger Teresa Collett, quoted in “[Rep. Betty] McCollum taking fire over omitting ‘under God’ in 2002 Pledge of Allegiance”
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“We are putting a price on the heads of anyone who would attempt to organize...”
– Jeff Davis, president of Minnesota Majority. Quoted in “New York Times story cites St. Paul Tea Party rewards for illegal voters”.
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“While promoting hedonism, sexual wantonness and even gluttony, the book...”
– Audra Otto and Oliver St. John on the Minnesota Atheists Book Club reviewing “The Satanic Bible”
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“After this election, though, they’ll have to start telling us what they...”
– Walter F. Mondale on Republicans, from “Mondale on Obama, and how he could’ve beaten Reagan,” by Steve Kornacki
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“I was determined that … isolated expressions of hostility were not going to...”
– The late Minnesota Sen. Allan Spear, from ‘Timing was key in my decision to come out as a gay man’
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The courageous, groundbreaking life of Allan Spear
Get an early look at a new University of Minnesota Press book on the courageous life of one of Minnesota’s most influential politicians. Meet Allan Spear, who served in the Minnesota Senate for 28 years and broke new ground in 1974 when he became the first legislator in the United States to come out as a gay man.
Doug Grow tells Spear’s story here
And Spear tells his own story of coming out...
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“Think Carrie Bradshaw and crew entering conservative politics.”
– Cyndy Brucato on the women supporting Rep. Michele Bachmann, from “Economic issues are women’s issues to Michele Bachmann’s female supporters”
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“I continue to oppose the so-called stimulus package because it has been a...”
– Rep. Michele Bachmann, from “Despite opposing stimulus, Bachmann, Paulsen sought money for their home districts,” by Derek Wallbank
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“This is by far the worst it’s ever been. We get public defenders now who...”
– John Stuart, Minnesota’s chief public defender, on the strained public defender system in Minnesota
From “Minnesota’s public defender shortage: ‘We are fast becoming the courts of McJustice’,” by Jeff Severns Guntzel
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Job: MinnPost looking for assistant web editor
MinnPost.com is growing, and we need some help from a unique person with efficient content production skills and solid web design skills. We know you are out there. Besides having the necessary skills, you have a zest for the news and publishing environment. We’re more interested in the quality of your experience than the quantity. And we need you to start yesterday.
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Deadspin editor discussed Favre allegations on 93X...
Deadspin editor A.J. Daulerio on 93X, March 31, 2010 [Listen to the audio exchange here]
Daulerio, laughing: ”Well, there could be some news coming out about your quarterback in a couple of months, but I’ll stay off of that for now.” Host: ”Our quarterback? Are you talking about Brett Favre?” (Remember, Favre hadn’t yet decided to return to the Vikes.) ...
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“I feel so lonesome.”
– Dave Bishop, former state representative from Rochester, describing his life as a moderate Republican, from “Former GOP lawmakers: Here’s what’s wrong with the Republican Party today,” by Cyndy Brucato.
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MN publishing timeline related to sexting...
Aug. 4: Deadspin published its initial item.
Aug. 4: City Pages blogs the Deadspin report roughly three hours later.
Aug. 6: Strib gossip columnist C.J. blurbs the item.
Aug. 13: After a journalism ethicist decries Deadspin for violating a source’s confidence, City Pages editor Kevin Hoffman also criticizes the site.
Oct. 7: Deadspin publishes voicemails and a penis shot. The website says the...
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“Evidentiary standards may explain why mainstreamers waited at Favre’s Thursday...”
– David Brauer, from his post “Local MN media: Why we didn’t report Deadspin’s sexting allegations against Favre”
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“Obama’s model is to kill your job and give you a food stamp.”
– Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, from “Big news day presents obstacles for Newt Gingrich and Tom Emmer in getting out Republican message,” by Doug Grow
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12+ News Media Tumblrs To Follow →
markcoatney:
mashablehq:
With the help of Mark Coatney from Tumblr, we’ve compiled a list of news media Tumblrs to follow.
What’s your favorite?
This is a great list; I’d just like to add that while these twelve are all nicely-executed Tumblrs, it’s the ‘others’ listed at the bottom that I’m most excited about, because it shows off the real depth and breadth of well-done Tumblrs by...
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