Monthly Archives: July 2008
LTE Austin-American Statesman
Dear Editor; I understand that newspaper and staff costs are soaring today and that the Statesman may be tempted to save a dollar or two here and there. However, as a subscriber, I would appreciate it if, the next time you want to report on an event of national importance like Netroots Nation occurring in … Continue reading
Your Donation Dollars at Work
NYT reports on some of the inherent problems with a mostly volunteer service that makes money for top execs: Problems Persist With Red Cross Blood Services By STEPHANIE STROM For 15 years, the American Red Cross has been under a federal court order to improve the way it collects and processes blood. Yet, despite $21 … Continue reading
Rose Colored Ceremonies
I’ve been traveling (and had some exceptional good luck in timing) but I was able to see on airport monitors that the President signed the new FISA bill in a nice little Rose Garden Ceremony. It was one of those days where he was surrounded by proponents (didn’t notice Obama there – hmmm) and used … Continue reading
