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With Jack Abramoff under indictment, a number of readers have suggested that now he might flip and try to offer the feds some figures higher up the food-chain. Joshua Micah Marshall abramoffchainfed Change image and share on social
Most politicians keep close tabs on what's happening back home and work assiduously to keep lines of communications open with the political players in their states or districts. Joshua Micah Marshall assiduouslybackclose Change image and share on social
I think of us as journalists; the medium we work in is blogging. Joshua Micah Marshall bloggingjournalistmedium Change image and share on social
Even though the Koch brothers' businesses put 4.4 million people at risk with pollutants, the Kochs have poured millions into lobbyists' coffers and political contributions to ensure their bottom line stays unchanged by the most basic safety precaution. Robert Greenwald basicbottombrother share on social
I'm knocking our pitiful, pathetic lawmakers. Jimmy Swaggart knocklawmakerpathetic Change image and share on social
Though builders may build, in the main they follow the plans of architects. Teachers teach, but they must have a text. Politicians govern, but only upon the flow of commentary that raises them up or casts them down. Mark Helprin architectbuildbuilder share on social