"citizenship is not a birthright"
American birthright citizenship does not derive from a “misinterpretation” of the 14th amendment. It is, instead, an American legal principle with a nearly unbroken tradition dating to the earliest days of republic.
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Social Network Structure of Network Neutrality
A qualitative study using Social Network Analysis to investigate the social relations and the political economy of Network Neutrality.
Catastrophic Frequencies
A longitudinal study of keyword frequencies in New York Times between 2001 and 2008 supported the hypothesized typologies of catastrophic myths. Patterns of occurrence are consistent between natural and man-made disasters.
Map of the blogsphere (PresidentialWatch08)
The PresidentialWatch08 map is composed of the 533 most visible and influential websites and blogs – out of a complete … More Map of the blogsphere (PresidentialWatch08)
Politics Is No Longer Local. It’s Viral.
Jose Antonio Vargas (December 28, 2008) Politics Is No Longer Local. It’s Viral. Washington Post, B01. “Looking back, I realize … More Politics Is No Longer Local. It’s Viral.
We Beg Your Pardon, Mr. President
There’s nothing quite as irritating as seeing this country fight battles our parents fought when they were our age and seeing us poorer in the present. Whenever the casket is nailed shut on a leader of that era there’s an orgy of historical revisionism, and we become poorer still.
Highway Privatization on the Agenda in 2007
Toll highways, public and private, and privatization of public transportation assets is becoming a common response to ‘under investment in … More Highway Privatization on the Agenda in 2007
New Rules for OpenDNA.com
10 years ago I started this site to (1) learn something, and (2) secure a reliable email address. I’d already … More New Rules for OpenDNA.com
Where’s the Fresh Content?
You may (or may not) have wondered why the front page hasn’t changed substantially since the election. The easy answer … More Where’s the Fresh Content?
GOP vs 14th Amendment
92 members of the House GOP want to end jus soli by amending or subverting the 14th Amendment. Discuss.— The … More GOP vs 14th Amendment
Election 2006: Voters Have Confidence in Sacramento, Not in Washington DC
Unless campaigns and candidates fire up their lawyers, the results of the 2006 midterm elections are in. Click ‘read more‘ … More Election 2006: Voters Have Confidence in Sacramento, Not in Washington DC
The “Immigration Problem”
The United States has been in feverish consern about immigration recently. It’s entirely too emotional a discussion for me to … More The “Immigration Problem”
Googlebomb v.2
Local Blogging Counts – Traditional dead-tree and vacuum-tube media has dropped the ball and failed to hold elected officials accountable. … More Googlebomb v.2
CA-46: Dana Stays the Course, Cuts and Runs in OC
Update: Welcome to our visitors from the OC Weekly: Rohrabacher Cuts and Runs. This article is cross-posted on DailyKos. Also … More CA-46: Dana Stays the Course, Cuts and Runs in OC
Manhattan Beach: Skateboarding is a Crime ($2000 Fine, 1 Year in Jail)
The criminalization of youth continues, same as it ever did. Relying on the same tired excuses of protecting public property … More Manhattan Beach: Skateboarding is a Crime ($2000 Fine, 1 Year in Jail)
+$26 Billion in Privacy Act Fines for Feds in 2006
The Federal government cannot be trusted to keep your information secure. Period. One by one federal agencies are proving that … More +$26 Billion in Privacy Act Fines for Feds in 2006