Archive | Columns
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Column: CBS Sports’ mistake shows how Twitter may be hurting journalism
It is unbelievable, really. Since it’s inception in 2006, Twitter has grown into an online sensation and has simultaneously revolutionized and destroyed journalism.
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Column: The Iranian threat
David Brooks’s recent column arguing that the Republican presidential candidates’ portrayal of Iran as a nuclear threat was solely based on their desire to win the nomination (“The Nuclear Reality” Jan.
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Column: Marines who defile corpses deserve prosecution
A video of four American Marines who urinated on the corpses of Taliban soldiers was posted on YouTube, sending a wave of disgust all over the world. Defense secretary Leon Panetta called the video "utterly despicable" and promised a full investigation of the case.
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Column: Romney stands out as good, not great, choice
With the 2012 year officially underway, the presidential election is coming up even sooner than we might think — as in just 10 months away.
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Column: Rupert Murdoch, News Corp scandal sheds light on media
On January 19th, it was announced that Rupert Murdoch and News International has agreed to pay cash to the dozens of people – including Jude Law and Danii Minogue – harassed and hacked by the titles in his corporation. News Corp was famously thrown in for a loop last summer.
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Column: Two hearts, one love, shared passwords
Let’s get real here: We all do stupid things when we’re in love. I remember driving an hour out of my way just to see a now-ex-then-boyfriend for 10 minutes. I also remember cooking breakfast for a significant other a couple of times, despite my lack of kitchen skills.
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Column: Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow’s convictions make him role model material regardless of faith
The original, snarky opening line of this column was going to be: “As a sports columnist, I’m obligated to write about Tim Tebow.” It didn’t take long to realize, though, that writing about Tebow was not an act of obligation but of inspiration.
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Column: To win in 2012, Obama needs to sell his positions
President Barack Obama released the first ad of his 2012 re-election campaign yesterday, setting broad themes for the campaign. The ad focuses on four big E's: energy, environment, economy and ethics.
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Column: Why is SOPA so bad?
The Internet is often compared to the Wild West due to its anything-goes, uncharted nature. As users, the occasionally unruly but excitingly unbound environment has pros and cons; we worry about its risks but embrace its benefits.