More on Gay Men and Blood Donations
By Rob Anderson - Sep 12th, 2008 at 10:34 amYesterday, Russell presented an anecdotal case for why gay men should be allowed to donate blood in the United States. I happen to have written…
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Do Americans Understand Terrorism?
By Rob Anderson - Sep 11th, 2008 at 12:51 pmOver at Campus Progress, Jesse has a piece on just how little we’ve learned about terrorism since 9/11:
The story of the last seven years—a…
I Think I’m Going to Vote Fo…OMG A HOT DOG GIMME GIMME
By Rob Anderson - Sep 10th, 2008 at 11:28 amStudents vote at Ball State University.
When asked whether she supports an initiative that would make it easier for Ball State University students to vote…
One Young Conservative’s Take on the LGBT Movement
By Rob Anderson - Sep 9th, 2008 at 1:39 pmWhile at the Republican National Convention last week in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Young Conservatives of California State Chair Ryan Sorba sat down for a radio interview…
The Eastern Media Elite Exposed
By Rob Anderson - Sep 5th, 2008 at 5:40 pmDana Milbank, a card-carrying member of the Eastern Media Elite, examines the fraught relationship between his clan and the Republican Party:
A “Not-So-Sorry” Excuse
By Rob Anderson - Sep 5th, 2008 at 4:21 pmRemember Rep. Lynn Westmoreland, the guy who described the Obama family as “uppity” earlier this week? Well, looks like instead of apologizing for the remark…
Soldier Suicides Up Again
By Rob Anderson - Sep 5th, 2008 at 10:25 amAccording to an Army report released this week, the rate of soldier suicides this year is on course to break last year’s record:
So far…
One Protester Speaks
By Rob Anderson - Sep 4th, 2008 at 11:37 pmAdam Kokesh was one of the protesters inside the Xcel Energy Center tonight. A Ron Paul supporter and member of Iraq Veterans Against the War,…
Protesters During McCain’s Speech: Good or Bad?
By Rob Anderson - Sep 4th, 2008 at 10:49 pmA few different protesters are interrupting John McCain’s acceptance speech. I’m wondering: Is this a good way to promote a message? My instinct is no–making…
America’s Next Top Model (For Real)
By Rob Anderson - Sep 4th, 2008 at 10:23 pmIf you actually care about the world of modeling, don’t waste your time watching any of the countless modeling competitions on television these days. Instead…
Mind the Gaps
By Rob Anderson - Sep 4th, 2008 at 11:42 amThe one thing that was missing from Sarah Palin’s address to the Republican National Convention last night was any mention of actual policies she has…
Sexism at the RNC
By Rob Anderson - Sep 4th, 2008 at 1:01 amI’ve seen these buttons on a handful of lapels here in Minneapolis-St. Paul. To me, they seem like the most blatant example of sexism on…
Teen Beaten Trying to Leave RNC Protest
By Rob Anderson - Sep 3rd, 2008 at 10:25 pmKeith Smith-Tourville, a Wisconsinite who traveled to Minneapolis-St. Paul to protest at the Republican National Convention, walked away with some pretty brutal scrapes and bruises…
Bush Prepares for His Post-Presidency…
By Rob Anderson - Sep 3rd, 2008 at 8:56 pm…by not indicting himself for war crimes. Andrew Sullivan, after watching the president’s address to the Republican Nation Convention last night, wondered why Bush didn’t…
Not as Cool as a Blimp
By Rob Anderson - Sep 3rd, 2008 at 8:09 pmI was hoping to see the Ron Paul blimp at the Republican National Convention this year, but, alas, the blimp has been retired. I did,…
