Pajamas Media
Archive for June, 2007
A Liberal College Kid Sees Sicko
On Saturday June 23rd I had the pleasure of seeing Sicko, the latest from documentarian Michael Moore. Being a long-time fan of Moore and his films, I arrived an hour and half before show time to make sure I got a good seat for the sneak preview. By J.B. Goodrich
The Glenn and Helen Show: Austin Bay and Jim Dunnigan on Iraq
Once again Glenn Reynolds and Helen Smith talked to %%AMAZON=0688141528 two military experts,%% Jim Dunnigan of StrategyPage and Pajamas blogger extraordinaire Austin Bay, about the war, Iraq, and America. As always, they have a lot of interesting information and perspective that you're not likely to get anywhere else. Click "Read" to listen and learn!
Tehran Burns
With virtually no warning, the Islamic Regime declared gas rationing in oil-rich Iran, sparking furious protests across the country -- and Pajamas Media has video of the angry crowds setting gas stations on fire.
PJM's Ardeshir Arian, following developments in Iran closely by phone and on the Internet, reports that unrest sparked by government gas rationing took place mainly in Tehran, but also in other cities.
Paris Lights: Navigating Israel
When last we checked in with PJM Paris editor Nidra Poller, she was dancing at a journalist's wedding with some big-time political types. In the second installment of her Israel travelogue, she shmoozes with Bibi Netanyahu, gets lost in Jerusalem, visits the West Bank, and contemplates whether flames can be extinguished on the Sabbath.
Secret Reid Plan for Immigration Bill
PJM Washington Editor Richard Miniter has an exclusive report on Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's use of an "unprecedented combination of legislative procedures" to push through the controversial Kennedy Immigration Bill.
Ask Dr. Helen
She's wearing her Pajamas and she's ready for your questions. Dr. Helen Smith, the forensic psychologist and blogger from Knoxville, Tennessee, co-star of PJM's Glenn and Helen Show, also known popularly as the Instawife, kicks off her new advice column with an important question on the topic of competence: "What should an adult be able to do?"
Iranian Regime’s Heavyweight Gunned Down
The killing of a senior figure in Iran's regime, the third in two months, is again downplayed by the country's authorities. PJM special correspondent Ardeshir Arian explores the implications.
Paris Lights: Shining on Jerusalem
A political confab, a cozy hotel and a romantic wedding -- there was never a dull moment for visiting PJM Paris editor Nidra Poller during her visit to Jerusalem.
The Bear Strikes Back
Last week on Pajamas Media, economist Max Sawicky took aim at the Porkbusters and their campaign to cut so-called "earmarks" in Congressional appropriations bills. Now NZ Bear - one of Porkbusters' fathers - gets his innings.
Monday Morning Quarterback
Traditionally, a Monday morning quarterback analyzes the game that took place on Sunday with the benefit of 20/20 hindsight. In this new weekly feature, PJM's William Bradley is doing the opposite -- looking at the week ahead in American presidential politics, with what he describes as "blurry foresightedness." The week ahead, he predicts, will be all about the money.
