Opinion


Judging a Book by Its Blog

by Kevin Nguyen on December 19, 2008

Kevin Nguyen recognizes the growing trend of blog-to-book deals, hoping that publishers pursue more sites like BLDGBLOG and fewer sites like I Can Has Cheezburger.

RSS: Really Simply Shallow

by Brandon Lueken on December 10, 2008

Subscribing to a site’s RSS feed is the most efficient way to keep up with new posts, but Brandon Lueken explains why it’s not the best way to read the web.

Fifteen Percent

by David Tveite on December 8, 2008

While the deadlocked senatorial race in Minnesota between Al Franken and Norm Coleman may seem like a battle between good and evil, David Tveite justifies his vote for third-party candidate Dean Barkley.

W(h)ither America 2008: We Did It! or We’ve Done Nothing

by Josh Fischel on November 19, 2008

Two weeks after this year’s historic presidential election, Josh Fischel reflects on the understated nature of Barack Obama’s victory.

The Sanctity of Nonsense

by David Tveite on November 17, 2008

David Tveite reviews Proposition 8, the latest blockbuster from the state that brought you The Governator.

Dear Wednesday, From Monday

by Nick Martens on November 5, 2008

Pre-election Nick Martens addresses a letter to post-election Nick Martens.

W(h)ither America 2008: Blackboard Bungle

by Josh Fischel on November 3, 2008

Education is the foundation of innovation and progress, so why is it a neglected campaign issue? Josh Fischel offers comprehensive solutions and leadership to the disparity of our nation’s school systems.

Josh Fischel nobly dedicates his Saturday to canvassing for the Obama campaign in the contested state of New Hampshire. Lesson learned: some weird people live in Manchester.

The GOP’s War on Truth and Intellectualism

by Jordan Barber on October 22, 2008

Jordan Barber takes a stand against the Republican Party’s smokescreen and scare tactics to reveal a selfish, reactionist agenda.

Pundit Josh Fischel breaks down last night’s tussle between Obama and McCain and finds it oddly analogous with the season finale of Project Runway (which he totally had to miss to watch the debate).