Marshall Independent

Montevideo "terrorism" story sensationalist, irresponsible journalism

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:17:40 EDT

I started out last week writing my weekly movie review when a report of terrorist activity in Montevideo, Minnesota landed on my desk.

May 1

Thu, 2 May 2013 11:07:24 EDT

Yesterday, May 1, I saw a Facebook post by an academic I've known for... a long time. He teaches history in an east coast college and advertises himself as a "labor historian.

I adore Lenore

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:21:19 EDT

Lenore Skenazy is a columnist who usually writes from a light humorous perspective.

Not surprising, she used to write for MAD Magazine back when it was still good, and is the author of "The Dysfunctional Family Christmas Songbook.

I used to like Reese Witherspoon

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:20:44 EDT

Darn it! Another case of Celebrities Behaving Badly, and this time with one I kind of liked.

They knew better in the 14th century

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:51:28 EDT

I'm waiting to comment about the bombs in Boston.

There has been no claim of responsibility, but it's been less than two days. I am almost certain there will be on.