Live Blogging Bill Clinton's 'Major Speech' - MSNBC

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Wednesday October 18, 2006 · 8:06 AM PDT

2006/10/18 · 08:06

Billed as a major speech on Democratic policy, he's at the Center for American Progress conference called Securing the Common Good.

See also the post over at Think Progress on this gathering.

A Progressive Governing Philosophy: Securing The Common Good Read More

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Sunday July 09, 2006 · 5:36 AM PDT

2006/07/09 · 05:36

Lorraine Hunt Lieberson 1954-2006

Nobody who heard the voice of the American mezzo-soprano Lorraine Hunt Lieberson, who has died aged 52 of cancer, remained unaffected. She had an extraordinary capacity for emotional connection, such that her performances seemed to penetrate the very marrow of those fortunate enough to witness them. Inextricable from the passion she brought to her music was an incomparable beauty of phrasing, a matchless, velvety tone and a quality, barely definable, of rapture. Her artistic powers were still in full and glorious flow; she was one of the greatest mezzos of our age. A woman of immense grace, she was disarming in her candour and warmth.
The Guardian, 07/06/06

When Lorraine Hunt Lieberson sang, time itself stopped to listen.
Richard Dyer, Boston Globe

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Tuesday June 13, 2006 · 12:53 PM PDT

2006/06/13 · 12:53

There've been a couple of diaries referencing this shindig, but they didn't get much attention. This one will probably slide by too, but I thought I'd post a link to the goings on. The conference started yesterday, in D.C.

Take Back America 2006

The Take Back America Conference is a catalyst for building the infrastructure to ensure that the voice of the progressive majority is heard. Take Back America always attracts the nation's most prominent progressive leaders. Last year's speakers included Howard Dean, Antonio Villaraigosa, John Edwards, Jesse Jackson, Arianna Huffington and Bill Moyers, among others, and this year's lineup promises to be even better. Already the largest progressive gathering ever year, the Campaign for America's Future Take Back America Conference will be bigger than ever in 2006!

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Thursday June 01, 2006 · 7:53 PM PDT

2006/06/01 · 19:53

The Louisiana legislature is close to passing a bill like the atrocity in South Dakota. Blanco will sign. Read More

Thank the stars for Randi Rhodes (poll) [Updated]

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Sunday April 02, 2006 · 9:06 AM PDT

2006/04/02 · 09:06

This is a very short diary. So sue me.

Say and think what you will about Randi and her tendency to get a tad overheated at times, but she spoke for me when she appeared on the Larry King show a couple nights ago. She defended the HUMAN BEINGS who are maligned in this debate about illegal immigration, and laid the blame where it belongs.

Watch her do her thing, as only she can, and check out the wingnuts nodding along with her in what looks like reluctant agreement.

PRICELESS.

Update: I just noticed that the whole segment with Randi and Ed Schultz is available on that site.

Part One

Part Two

Enjoy!

Voting starts today in Feingold's Patriots Fund - POLL

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Monday March 20, 2006 · 10:08 AM PST

2006/03/20 · 10:08

I just got Feingold's email announcing his new candidates for receiving $5000 from his PAC.

I'm proud to announce that today is the beginning of our second "Pick a Progressive Patriot" event. From the hundreds of candidates you've suggested, I've chosen several great Congressional challengers. Now it's up to you to decide who we should support. Please vote for your favorite candidate, and whoever gets the most votes will receive a $5,000 contribution from the Progressive Patriots Fund.
Vote Now!
http://www.progressivepatriotsfund.com/...

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Sunday March 12, 2006 · 6:21 AM PST

2006/03/12 · 06:21

Today, in the UK's Telegraph, which is considered to be a fairly conservative rag, there are two related pieces that are well worth reading.

One is an article about an SAS soldier who's decided he can't in good conscience continue fighting an immoral war with American forces whose "illegal" tactics he reviles.

After three months in Baghdad, Ben Griffin told his commander that he was no longer prepared to fight alongside American forces.
He said he had witnessed "dozens of illegal acts" by US troops, claiming they viewed all Iraqis as "untermenschen" - the Nazi term for races regarded as sub-human.
The decision marks the first time an SAS soldier has refused to go into combat and quit the Army on moral grounds.

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Sunday December 18, 2005 · 3:25 PM PST

2005/12/18 · 15:25

The Senate is back in session, and will probably be there into the wee hours. Reid just excoriated the Republicans up down and sideways for becoming another House of Representatives. Tacking on unrelated items to the Defense Appropriations Bill is not sitting well with Harry. Read More

Thank you, Bobby

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Sunday November 20, 2005 · 8:45 AM PST

2005/11/20 · 08:45

11/20/25

The world misses you. Happy 80th birthday.

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Thursday June 23, 2005 · 10:20 PM PDT

2005/06/23 · 22:20

My eyes!

It's red. It's weird. There are strange fonts.

And disconcerting large expanses of oddness!

Is this it then? The new look?

Not sure what to think, really.

Help! Read More

Listen now LIVE to Steve Clemons on KPFK

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Sunday May 29, 2005 · 11:09 AM PDT

2005/05/29 · 11:09

Ian Masters' program, Background Briefing, is airing now. In the first hour, he's interviewing Steve Clemons, of The Washington Note, whose reporting on the Bolton nomination is second to none.

Listen here.

A unique radio program featuring international and national news, expert guests, policy makers and critics with analysis and insight on national security, foreign and domestic policy, political, cultural and social issues. This program goes far beyond the headlines and deep under the radar to bring forward truths unheard in the American media.

"Simply the finest public affairs radio program in the United States."
-L.A. Weekly

Calling for suggestions - magazine subscriptions for a high school

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Thursday April 28, 2005 · 12:33 PM PDT

2005/04/28 · 12:33

I've been asked by a friend to suggest magazines for a high school library. I thought the collective wisdom here at dKos could yield a bounty of good ideas and suggestions for what high school students should have access to. Considering the typically paltry education in civics and current affairs these days, I'm sure they could use some decent reading material.

Harpers
Atlantic Monthly
The Nation

Those are my usual suspects, but I'm an old dinosaur and they may not be so appealing to kids. What say you?

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Live Blogging Bill Clinton's 'Major Speech' - MSNBC

Angel, ever bright and fair

Another Progressive Conference - Take Back America

Gov. Kathleen Blanco will sign abortion ban bill

Thank the stars for Randi Rhodes (poll) [Updated]

Voting starts today in Feingold's Patriots Fund - POLL

(updated) "I hate those bastards more than the scumbag insurgents."

Live Blogging: Harry Reid just took Frist to the woodshed on live TV

Thank you, Bobby

Owwww!

Listen now LIVE to Steve Clemons on KPFK

Calling for suggestions - magazine subscriptions for a high school