Glenn Beck off the air...in Madison
This is barely a diary, I realize, but this was just too good not to share.Not only has Glenn Beck recently lost his radio affiliates in New York City and Philadelphia, today comes word that he's also...
View ArticleMeanwhile, in birther-land...
If ever there was a day when Orly Taitz and Donald Trump and Pam Geller and the rest all looked especially silly, this would be it.But Orly's in court today, anyway, appearing before a federal appeals...
View ArticleHow do you sleep, Gov. Walker?
Not well, I hope. Because while you might feel some temporary relief at having barely held control of the Senate, it's all downhill from here.Against huge odds and every dirty trick you could throw at...
View ArticleHow to take action against Limbaugh at the local level
*THERE IS A MONDAY UPDATE TO THIS DIARY, HERE!!*I'm in awe of the many Kos-activists who are leading the charge against Rush Limbaugh's sponsors. That's a great way to hit Rush where it hurts, and it's...
View ArticleHow to get your local station to cancel Rush, part 2
On Friday night, many of you saw my first diary on this topic, and I was gratified to see it spend some time on the Wreck List.Several Kossacks suggested I republish it on Monday for some weekday...
View ArticleThe most important thing you're going to read all day about Rush's ads
An important thing to remember as we continue to use our free speech rights to speak out against hate radio and its sponsors: The only ads that matter are the ads that are heard over the air. What airs...
View ArticleUPDATED: Rush's ad suspension: What it means, and what we should (and...
Hi there. Me again.Tonight's news about Premiere suspending national advertising on Rush's show is a very big deal...but as with so much about Rush these last few weeks, it's very, very easy for those...
View ArticleLimbaugh: Understanding what the "barter ad suspension" is really about
It took me a few days to finally put all the pieces together here, but I think I finally understand what Premiere Radio Networks, Rush Limbaugh's syndicator, really had in mind when it dropped that...
View ArticleWe are still talking about Rush Limbaugh
...and that's exactly what Rush Limbaugh and the money behind Rush Limbaugh doesn't want to see happening. They were hoping something else would come up to divert our attention, and the radio message...
View ArticleDigging into the real story behind Rush Limbaugh's Philadelphia station move
Hi there. Me again. It's been a while, I know - life's been intervening, as it sometimes does.But the news breaking tonight about Rush Limbaugh changing stations in Philadelphia deserves some comment...
View ArticleCondolences to Rep. Louise Slaughter (NY-25) on her husband's death
There's word this evening of the death of her husband, Robert, at age 82.He was a constant presence by her side over the years, driving her back and forth from Rochester to Washington (6+ hours) week...
View Article(NY-25) Solid lead for our Louise Slaughter
It's taken until just Election-minus-40-days to get any polling from the redrawn NY-25, where veteran progressive fighter Louise Slaughter is getting what's supposed to be one of the stiffest...
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