Every morning I get up at the crack o' dawn and start scouring a long list of papers and blogs for news that might be of interest to Rachel and co. We don't want to miss a single story here at TRMS World HQ, and sometimes I worry that I'm not reading somebody I should really be paying attention to. I would love your help: Is there a particular blogger you can't live without? Someone who covers your local politics (state, county, town level) really well? A paper you check every day, even if it's behind a paywall? We would love to know about it. Post links and make your case in the comments. Thanks!
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The Daily Buzz email in TN covers all thing. Given our current Republican super majority - it's equal parts entertaining and depressing. It's an email subscription only though - no site.
The Drudge Report
Really? I find their format (and ALL CAPS hysteria) off-putting.
I'm sending a link to an interesting article on Texas One, a non-profit funded in part by taxpayer funds. Texas One has seen fit to foot the bill for expensive jaunts by Rick Perry and family to car races, tennis matches, and an expo in China.
www.mysanantonio.com/news/local_news/article/Cities-help-pay-for-Perry-nonprofit-4286630.php
Yes! There's this kid named Steve Benen. Formerly of the Carpetbagger Report, then he was over at Washington Monthly. Not sure what he's doing now.
suck-up
Kevin Drum, who preceded Benen at Wash Mon. But Benen is still my #1 go-to guy.
I'll second the recommendation of Kevin Drum. I've been following him since he was CalPundit, and he is always worth reading.
Andrew Sullivan is a good read, in general; proof that REAL conservatism can be sane and reasonable. http://dish.andrewsullivan.com/
I second this. Andrew Sullivan is excellent and sometimes has amusing meltdowns amongst his astute observations.
Definitely Paul Krugman for anything regarding economics: http://krugman.blogs.nytimes.com/
Try Uri Avnery, the most lucid commentator from Israel:
http://www.avnery-news.co.il/english/index.html
He writes a wonderful blog post every week or so.
Nothing new for you all, but if I go a day without turning to the Maddow Blog, I feel out of touch and deprived--and cranky. Thanks for all you do!
Here in Atlanta, Jay Bookman (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) is the man.
For a taste, here is a link to his latest post, "Low-income students used as excuse for vouchers":
http://blogs.ajc.com/jay-bookman-blog/2013/02/18/low-income-students-used-as-excuse-for-vouchers/
" Is there a particular blogger you can't live without?"
Steve Benen.
I second that emotion.
To say the obvious: Jon Stewart and Stephan Colbert.
You have my vote, humor is sometimes the best medicine.
I'm with at least two of my other subterranean bloggers - you guys at The Maddow Blog are our favorite!!! :) Hmmm... I guess that's not too helpful in answering your question, but to quote Lily Tomlin's Edith Ann, that's the truth!
in Ohio: http://www.plunderbund.com/
and, like so many before me, Steve Benen!
Can't do without my Charlie Pierce every day!
You just beat me to it!- But, then, my power has been out for an hour. Probably the Gobshytes did it.
Oh, absolutely! "Nothing is Sacred Charlie"
I don't know about sharing news sources... but, for the busy working class, how about a crowd fairway to the green? For one stop sneak peak links to current issues and events, with straight shot center-lane perspectives: littlegreenfootballs.com
D'oH of the day: "Mississippi Finally Gets Around to Ratifying 13th Amendment Banning Slavery"? http://littlegreenfootballs.com/page/294062_Mississippi_Finally_Gets_Aroun
Serenity recovery for the day: Andy McKee, Blue Liquid, acoustic guitar http://littlegreenfootballs.com/article/41633_Acoustic_Guitar_Awesomeness_of_the_Day-_Andy_McKee_-_Blue_Liquid
Mark Thoma's Economist's View.
You will get today's titles from Brad Delong to Duncan Black all in one spot and updated during the day. It is a big time-saver for me.
I think this guy's great. Not for the sensitive of ear, but funny and he gives his take on progressive politics in a funny way. He's former military, so that may be why I enjoy his take on all the madness (it's not always about politics). He probably isn't what you were looking for, but he's a great read and I don't mind putting his name out there:
Jim Wright Stonekettle Station: http://www.stonekettle.com/
Another vote for Jim Wright. He generally posts a new article about once a week.
Of course, everyone in the office will usually know when you are reading Jim Wright's stuff. It's almost impossible to keep from laughing out loud.
Another vote for Andrew Sullivan and The Dish here. When I'm busy (and I usually am) I usally make the time to check back and forth between The Dish and The Maddlow Blog at least a few times during the day. Keeps me sane (at least sort of).
Bob Cesca. but then, you guys are probably already checking him.
The Economist blogs can turn up some interesting bits.
The Economist, or is it too easy?
Or else, if you want a bit of foreign politics, there are two excellent Italian blogs that I would recommend. One is that of Beppe Grillo. First and foremost, he is a comic, but he has been a shaker on the Italian political scene, and his frequent denunciations of corruption and nepotism within the Italian political system makes him a must read. He is a candidate for the next Italian elections (which will be held next Sunday and Monday, with a small chance of a Berlusconi "renaissance"), so some of the posts might smack of campaigning, but it is worth a check-out. The second one is called "Byoblu". It is a "videoblog", so much of the posts are watchable on Youtube, and there is no English version, but it is as interesting, if more "punchy", as the Grillo blog. It essentially deals with economic and societal questions. The blogger, Claudio Messora, does have an impressive art for scenery and has charisma to sell (nothing out of the ordinary for a former musician and songwriter), but he does ask the tough questions and, sometimes, goes far on the "conspiracy scene". He is more or less anti-political, but reserves his most profound hate for Mr Monti, whom he has called a "financier's Hitler" and a "dictator". He also officiates on some television programs on the RAI 3 network, proof that his blog was a success, and he is the only "blogger" on Youtube to have made a mark on television.
Local politics & community - Orlando Sentinel's Scott Maxwell is pretty good. calls out the bull@!$%# in Tallahassee as well as locally.
I have no doubt you already track mother jones but how about AU?(americans united for separation of church and state)
Well, my morning news scan covers the news webpages for google, fox, al.com, cnbc, msnbc, maddowblog, and Ill Doctrine. Sometimes I throw in BBC and bloomberg.
But you probably already scan all those.
There aren't too many conservative blogs I read regularly, but couple I keep an eye on:
I don't always agree with them, but at least they make coherent arguments for their positions.
Discard Studies...Exploring Throw-Away Culture
Article: Scientists Call to Classify Plastic Waste as Hazardous Waste (http://discardstudies.wordpress.com/2013/02/15/scientists-call-to-classify-plastic-waste-as-hazardous-waste/)
New Economic Perspectives
Article: Why do Keynesians Think More Spending will Stimulate the Economy? (http://neweconomicperspectives.org/2012/08/why-do-keynesian-think-more-spending-will-stimulate-the-economy.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+neweconomicperspectives%2FyMfv+%28New+Economic+Perspectives%29)
Naked Capitalism
Article: John Cusack & Jonathan Turley on Obama’s Constitution (http://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2012/08/john-cusack-jonathan-turley-on-obamas-constitution.html)
i read the nakedcapitalism blog on Obama's Constitution. Interesting read. Would love to hear other's thoughts on the premise that Obama has taken the abuse of the constitution to a level above GWB's acts.