According to researchers from the liberal press monitoring group, Media Matters for America, presumed Republican presidential nominee John McCain is being coddled by the Washington press corps while his Democratic rivals are scrutinized to a fare-thee-well. Their new book, Mc Cain's Free Ride offers detailed evidence arguing that for years, journalists uncritically burnished McCain's image as a "straight-talking" "maverick" leader, despite the fact that his voting record consistently supports the Bush administration.
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* In parenthood, sometimes a blog is born
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Among the heartfelt Mother's Day tributes published all over the web this weekend, you might have come across this touching entry from BlogHer community member Rosemarie Pena:
Gas tax holiday: Help or Hype?
Would a proposed federal gas tax holiday give consumers much-needed relief at the pump. or would it lead to higher gas prices, more unemployment and fewer resources for critically-needed road maintenance? The three leading presidential candidates don't agree, and neither do bloggers.
Sen. John McCain was the first to call for a suspension of gasoline taxes during the summer months of this year, as part of a broader economic plan. His website says:
Second Chance Act May Give Ex-Cons A New Lease on Life
Following a rare display of bipartisan unity, Pres. Bush signed the Second Chance Act of 2007 into law last month. If fully implemented, the law will allow thousands of prisoners convicted of non-violent crimes to return home with drug treatment, counseling and support to get their lives on track. The trick, though, is figuring out who is eligible and what support will really be available.
The Capital Times Moves From Print to Online
For US newspaper industry, the first of what could be many shoes has
dropped. With declining circulation and ad revenues, it's been
expected that some daily newspapers were going to have to
abandon print altogether. That's just about happened at Madison, Wisconsin's Capital Times which published its last daily print edition last Saturday.