by Heather Brandon | Sep 24, 2007 | Urban Compass
A mayoral debate in Springfield, hosted by the New England Black Chamber of Commerce, is scheduled for Thursday, September 27, at the Rebecca Johnson School (pictured) in McKnight starting at 5:30 pm. The two candidates, Mayor Charles Ryan and challenger Domenic...
by Advocate Staff | Sep 24, 2007 | The Public Humanist
Of the many arguments I’ve fantasized about having, one of them, oddly enough, is on the topic of the academic study of pop culture. It takes place on the Charlie Rose Show, and I’m facing off against Bill Bennett, perhaps the grossest of the professional...
by James Heflin | Sep 24, 2007 | Ten Gallon Liberal
The Republicans successfully filibustered Joe Biden’s attempt to restore habeas corpus, the only protection against wrongful imprisonment or indefinite imprisonment without charge, to "enemy combatants." Keep in mind that Our Dear Leader has proclaimed...
by James Heflin | Sep 24, 2007 | Ten Gallon Liberal
I once interviewed Ken Burns. He announced to his entourage he was going to be interviewed by the Valley Advocate, then asked if he could call me "Valley." He spoke without looking my direction, reciting canned answers so full of hot air they were nearly...
by Northampton Redoubt | Sep 24, 2007 | Northampton Redoubt
During the summer of 2007 I was fortunate to have visited Bar Harbor, Maine and Acadia National Park, both located on Mt. Desert Island.downtown Bar HarborFor what it’s worth I was impressed by the area and the polite welcomes the locals granted us. They seemed...