I ran across this blog post by Jon Udell on del.icio.us and I think Udell and Willinsky are on to something here: …these are only views of data. There’s no analysis and interpretation, no statistical rigor. Since most ordinary citizens lack the expertise to engage at that level, are governments that publish raw data simply asking for trouble? Will bogus interpretations by unqualified observers wind up doing more harm than good? That’s a legitimate concern, and while the issue...
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Live Blogging the Women’s Health and Environment Conference (Updated – 4)
Good morning from lovely Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - home of the fabulous Teresa Heinz Kerry and host today to her Women's Health and Environment Conference. I'm sharing a laptop with an aircard, so I don't know how often I'll be able to post today, but I'll try to keep you updated on the proceedings.
“The most important work”
TownOnline reports on one of John Kerry’s activities on Monday, giving us another glimpse of the chasm between republican so-called “values” and true Christian values expressed by caring for one’s community and helping the disadvantaged. Kerry points to “The most important work” By Patrick Brodrick/ Staff Writer Thursday, June 22, 2006 CLINTON – It has housed disadvantaged and troubled youth since the Victorian era, but on Monday the Robert F. Kennedy Action Corps in Lancaster hosted both local and...
Former POW Blasts Renewed Smear Attacks on his “Vietnam Brother,” John Kerry
Recently, the Dem Daily posted on the New York Times report of John Kerry's continuing fight against the repugnant smear merchants we know as the Swift Liars. One of the smear merchants, Colonel "Bud" Day, responded to the NY Times article in a press release, claiming - falsely, but why should Day begin now to care about truth - that Kerry's "Vietnam service and medals" were "roundly disputed by virtually all of his former...
Meeting Famous Authors, Bloggers, and Bob Casey
Tuesday night - primary day in PA - I finally left the polling place where I am minority inspector at about 9:30 pm. Whew, long day, I'm thinking; I'm beat. I debate just going home and calling my numbers into County Dem HQ and think nah, I do want to stop by the party at Joe Sestak's campaign HQ. That turned out to be an eventful decision.
35 Years and What Have We Learned?
I am writing this as I ride a train from Philadelphia to Boston, on my way to witness what, to me, is a momentous anniversary in our national history, even if it will be barely noticed in our national media, let alone by the circus-captivated American public. 35 years ago this Saturday, April 22nd, a young former Naval officer appeared before the Foreign Relations Committee of the United States Senate, to tell the truth as he had seen it...
Happy New Year: The Year of the Citizen
Cross-posted from Freedom’s Fire, Brightly Burning, with minor edits. I want to wish all our readers a happy, healthy and productive year in 2006. I hope we will work together to bring real, positive change to America and to our nation’s role in the world. There is much to be done, but it will be rewarding work. Two inspiring quotes come to mind: Margaret Mead: Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world....
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