Good Massa diary at Daily Kos
Eric Massa’s got a new blog piece up at Daily Kos titled “Global Warming and People-Powered Politics” and it’s well worth reading. He’s a bit more optimistic than I am about the effect blogs are having, but I’m happy to hear it:
Because of the overwhelming evidence and the tireless efforts of Al Gore and others and perhaps partially due to the fact that Democrats won control of both houses of Congress in November (link), big oil (even Exxon Mobil!) is backing away from the fake science it helped create and admitting that Global Warming is indeed a problem. (link) Score one for the people!
This is just one area where blogs, which are often the mouthpiece for people power, have helped put forth stories that the more traditional media have not been covering as they should be. With some notable exceptions, before the US Congress changed hands in November Global Warming was often discussed in the “he said/she said” version all too common in journalism meant only to entertain or intentionally slant rather than truthfully inform. Critics of global warming were often presented as equals rather than minority voices. Some discussion of that can be found here or here.
(hat tip to The Albany Project)
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Totally unrelated, but figured I would give it a shot:
I’m looking for a summer sublet in Rochester. Ideally in Park/East/Monroe area. I’m looking for a studio or loft for myself to use while working this summer at a law firm in town, May 18-August 15, or thereabouts. I’m a 25 yr old law student, progressive, responsible, and could likely pay most or entire summer’s rent up front, depending on the cost. Looking for a furnished place.
This is obviously a long shot, but it would be great to rent from someone in this community. Thanks…
cheers,
Jason
jes93@law.georgetown.edu