The Official Blog about the Making of "The Two Way Street": March 2011

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

[New post] The News isn't New Enough: Why Pop Culture Beats Politics

The News isn't New Enough: Why Pop Culture Beats Politics

Julia | March 29, 2011 at 10:32 pm | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/psSxA-4e

We live in a time when third graders sing along to Ke$ha songs about sex and underage drinking on the radio, without even registering the meaning of the words. In this culture, Entertainment Tonight and Cosmopolitan may seem more appealing than 60 Minutes and The New York Times. But in a world and an era as interconnected and fast-paced as ours being well informed about the top stories from more places than just Hollywood is more important than ever.

[New post] Walker Going Too Far? Wisconsin-Based Blogger Thinks So

Walker Going Too Far? Wisconsin-Based Blogger Thinks So

Julia | March 29, 2011 at 10:27 pm | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: http://wp.me/psSxA-4b

The capitol building is to remain open to the people, as required in the Wisconsin Constitution. Yet, Democratic representatives are being denied the ability to met with their constituents and have to meet with them outside, while GOP members are given full access to the building that others are not.