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- November 15th, 2008
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President-Elect Obama’s First YouTube Address
Obama and his team are already starting to live up to their promise to use technology in new and innovative ways. Sure, it’s only the traditional radio address on YouTube, well, there’s a…
- November 13th, 2008
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myrnatheminx has posted a new entry on: Reno and Its Discontents
Join The Impact Saturday Night: Fight the H8
Tell everyone you know about this international protest. The Reno protest is at 5:30 at 10 North Virginia Street. City Plaza in front of Reno City Hall. 5:30 PM ( Yes, I know it’s supposed to b…
- November 12th, 2008
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The New York Times Special Edition
Tonight I find out that one of my fellow Twitter Vote Report activists helped organize today’s special edition of the New York Times. While driving home from work, I heard Beka Economopoulos on…
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Fun with Califorinia’s Prop 8
SFGate has provided us with a handy dandy way to see who donated money in support of California’s Prop 8 and where those people live. I wish it was a widget. You can search by name, state, cit…
- November 11th, 2008
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My Radio Chat about Sarah Palin
None of you heard it, but I was on the radio in Palm Springs (THE HOT TALK IS ON…. NEWSTALK 920, KPSI-AM) talking about the ceaseless prattling of Sarah Palin with the gracious Stan Layne. I r…
- November 9th, 2008
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What The Election Really Meant
Frank Rich in “It Still Felt Good the Morning After” The actual real America is everywhere. It is the America that has been in shell shock since the aftermath of 9/11, when our government…
- November 7th, 2008
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myrnatheminx has posted a new entry on: Reno and Its Discontents
Ding Dong, Sheldon Adelson Is Going Bankrupt
That’s what the Gleaner would say anyway. It looks like bitchy little area megalomaniac Sheldon Aldelson is in danger of going bankrupt. You know what they say about karma. Take it from Blo…
- November 6th, 2008
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And So It Begins…
RebuildTheParty.comSimilar Posts: If Turkey Can Do It, So Can Reno Reno and Beyond: So Many Wackos, So Little Time So Many Targets, So Little Time
- November 5th, 2008
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A Time for Statesmanship
Probably the most important things I did last year was read Doris Kearns Goodwin’s biography of Abraham Lincoln: A Party of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln. It’s clear th…
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Obama Acceptance Speech
Conservative pundits need to stop saying that America is a “center-right nation.” Bullshit. America is a centrist nation. End.Of. Story.Similar Posts: Some People Are Actually Getting…
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The Country Celebrates Obama Victory
An impromptu Star Spangled Banner in New York City’s Union Square: From Flicker Seattle Philadelphia Atlanta San Francisco New York City Boulder etc. Similar Posts: The District At Victorian S…
- November 4th, 2008
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America’s New Morning
I just sent an email to my little sister, who is finishing up her tour in Mosul, telling her that Barack Obama is her new president elect. This morning, I also learned that my lifelong Texas Republic…
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America Choose the Right Party to Attend
John Mccain: private affair at a posh resort. Barack Obama: 1 million people in a public park. I think it’s clear who the People’s president is.Similar Posts: McCain Campaign Calls Obam…
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90 Second Guide to Election Day
An accident alert brought to you by the Voter Suppression Wiki. The video is the work of Baratunde Thurston: BEFORE YOU GO TO VOTE confirm polling location: not always same as primary / caucus loc…
- November 3rd, 2008
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Nevada’s Obama Campaign State Director Dies
For those of you who haven’t heard, the Obama Campaign’s State Director, Terence Tolbert died last night of a heart attack. For those of us who knew him even a little, this is a truly sa…
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Dean Heller Gets Roasted over The Coals
And it’s a well-deserved roasting by DeeH at Blue Sage Views. Dean Heller is never going to distinguish himself outside of Nevada in anyway. Being a nice guy does not make you a good legislato…
- November 2nd, 2008
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Today’s It’s Just Politics: FAIL!
What a snooze. I’m sorry Ed Pearce but It’s Not Just Politics needed some life on the Sunday before election day. Not only was it boring, it was full of incorrect information! I watched…
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Twitter Vote Reports in Nevada
So this map will fill up with reports on Tuesday. To embed a state-specific map on your site, use the following code: <iframe src=”http://votereport.us/reports/map?state=OH” framebord…
- November 1st, 2008
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Help! Knight News Challange Grant Application
I have applied for a Knight News Challenge grant that I’m really excited about. If you could please take a few minutes to review and rate it, I would appreciate it very much. I think its a coo…
- October 30th, 2008
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Last Day of Early Voting in Nevada is Friday, October 31st
It’s the voting video extravaganza! For the California Voters Similar Posts: Block The Vote: Republican Vote Suppression Detailed Republicans Take a Beating On YouTube John Ralston Is Forg…
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Voter Suppression Efforts Alive and Well in Nevada
The Washington Independent published a piece detailing the surprise of local Republicans over how quickly Washoe County has become a Democratic county (Hat tip to a press release from the State Democr…
- October 29th, 2008
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Twitter Vote Report on Rocketboom
This is the first time I’ve “seen” any of my co-conspirators in the flesh so to speak. Awesome. Similar Posts: Flava of the week: BetaBand Is Making English The National Language R…
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Dear Harry Reid, Joe Lieberman Must Go
I think the Senate Democrats should kick Joe Lieberman out of their caucus no matter how many seats they gain this election. Lieberman has already threatened to leave the caucus/party anyway because…
- October 28th, 2008
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Get A Call From Hot Buttered Rum On Election Day
Similar Posts: Reno, Block by Block or Separating Best Friends From the Ho Hum Call it, Ref. It’s Over. Dean Heller Conference Call
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Jilly Derby Kicks Dean Heller’s Butt
I’ve been meaning to write about the Derby-Heller (CD-2) race for a long time. I don’t know about you, but it seems like I receive a Heller mailer every time I open my mailbox these days.…
- October 27th, 2008
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You Can Protect Your Vote and Tweet Your Vote!
Click the project logos to find out how. The Voter Suppression Wiki Voter Suppression Wiki Twitter Vote Report Similar Posts: Voter Suppression Action Alert in North Carolina Saving Democracy wit…
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Assembly District 24 Anti-Gwaltney Flier
The Conservation League PAC sent a mailer the brings up Gwaltney’s checkered past as a possible reason not to trust him as a legislator. I guess that’s what happens when you start a dirty…
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Obama Campaign on How To Vote Early in Nevada
Similar Posts: John Ralston Is Forgetting One Good Reason to Vote Early Last Chance To Register To Vote in Nevada: October 14th Obama Hires Nevada Campaign Staff
- October 26th, 2008
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They Let Anyone Call Themselves A Reporter These Days
Ken Layne’s right–this is what passes as journalism in Fllorida? Similar Posts: When Commenters Go Crazy Over Obama Let’s take a step back for a minute Deporting Legals, Anti-defeca…
- October 25th, 2008
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Obama’s Reno Rally This Morning
According to a university scheduling official, about 11,000 people attended the Obama rally this morning at the University of Nevada, Reno’s Peccole Park. I don’t believe in waiting in li…
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Wassup 2008
Hair flip to @Adriennevh Similar Posts: Why Jon Swift Shifts The Minx into Top Gear Watch Out Rick, Obama Has Been Rolled Jack Carter On Nevada News Makers
- October 24th, 2008
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Laughing Liberally Saturday Night
From what little I know, I know that these guys are funny, and liberal. We should support that. I don’t know the other fellows, but I “know” Katie Halper and Baratunde Thurston i…
- October 23rd, 2008
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Understatement of the Last 50 Years or So
From the New York Times: Harry Waxman to Alan Greenspan: “You had the authority to prevent irresponsible lending practices that led to the subprime mortgage crisis. You were advised to do so by many…
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Tweet the Vote: Twitter Vote Report Project Update
At the moment, the Twitter Vote Report project is an amazing and chaotic storm of volunteer programmers, developers, activists, and partner organizations shaping this octopus into a lean, mean vote re…
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One GOP Voter Suppression Plan Foiled in Nevada
Voter Suppression Wiki Nevada Secretary of State Ross Miller rejected GOP Chair Sue Lowden’s attempt to suppress the votes of thousands of voters in Nevada. Specifically, Miller rejected Lowden…
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Voter Suppression Action Alert in North Carolina
Voter Suppression Wiki If you know people in North Carolina, please help get the news out. The Voter Suppression Wiki has released it’s first action alert, for a voting problem in North Carolin…
- October 21st, 2008
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Hey Pat Buchanan, Sarah Palin IS McCain’s Biggest Albatross
I know Rachel Maddow is dying to watch Pat Buchanan’s head explode as he finally has to admit that Sarah Palin was a bad choice for a running mate. That’s right, the Wall Street Journal/N…
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Block The Vote: Republican Vote Suppression Detailed
After you read Block The Vote in Rolling Stone, remember–Bill Clinton warned you not to be angry. And according to Jon Ralston, GOP Chair Sue Lowden is trying to prevent registered voters from v…
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Republicans Harass VOTERS in North Carolina
Unfucking believable, particular when you note that most of the voters were black and most of the protesters where white–in North Carolina. From Political Animal: The Washington Times, a self-…
- October 20th, 2008
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Bill Clinton Advises Patience in Reno, Nevada
Former president Bill Clinton stumped for the Obama Campaign today at TMCC in Reno and in Elko. Clinton was great as usual, but I couldn’t help but think about Clinton’s over all message.…
- October 19th, 2008
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Governor Gibbons Sued by Third Woman In Single Year.
First, Jim Gibbons’ wife Dawn Gibbons sued him for divorce. Second, Chrissy Mazzeo announced her civil lawsuit last week, and now, Gibbons is being sued by Mary Keating, his former budget audi…
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Colin Powell on Obama Endorsement
It was clear from his appearance on Meet The Press this morning that Colin Powell feels like the Republican Party left him. Here he is answering questions after Meet The Press (Political Animal) Sim…
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Flak Jacket? Check. Stuffed Tiger? Check.
This is a photo of my sister in some kind of transport vehicle (I’m guessing on the ground) with the stuffed tiger the lady who “adopted her” sent. Thanks lady. Similar Posts: G…
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It’s A Trifector: Thanks for the Best Reno Blogger Award
I just wanted to thank all of you R & D’s who took the time to vote for moi in the Reno News & Review’s “Best of Northern Nevada” contest. The annual contest has beco…
- October 18th, 2008
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Saving Democracy with Twitter
Voter Suppression Wiki It was inevitable that online political organizers would find innovative ways to use social media during this election season, but I am part of a project that’s got me inc…
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Gwaltney Goes Trashy against Bobzien in Assembly District 24 Race
You hope that the kind of negative and classless campaigning we see going on in the bigger political races around the state and country wouldn’t surface in your backyard. Unfortunately, John Gw…
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It’s A Battleground For Your Heart Nevada
Yes, they’re singing to you women of Nevada Similar Posts: The Minx Recommends: The Mystical Arts of Tibet Nevada Press Women Name 10 Most Watchable Men Prevention First Iniative
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Michelle Bachmann Advocates McCarthyism
And that’s how our fine American experiment survives–scapegoating, religious persecution, and racism. Minnesotans, what gives? Can’t you vote this wackadoodle out Congress? Matthew…
- October 16th, 2008
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Collection of Chrissy Mazzeo Related Posts
I thought it was time to collect most of my Chrissy Mazzeo v. Jim Gibbons posts so we can all remember together what a fiasco journalists, law enforcement, and politicos made of the initial investigat…
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Why Some Women Support McCain
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