Missing a market: E-readers and academics

I’ve been thinking about getting a tablet or an e-reader for a while. My husband is firmly behind this – seeing my endless piles of papers and books, it just makes sense in so many ways – for the environment, for example. And now that I’m getting ready to move and having to pack said …

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Tweeting the revolution: Social media and Madison’s protests

When the protests in Madison started, I don’t think anyone – myself included – expected them to endure for so long or to have so much of an impact. But as the protests gained momentum, the news media has started its speculation about whether Madison represented the frontline of a new political conflict. But even if …

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De-politicizing a putrid process

I know it’s been a while since I’ve blogged. But this time, it isn’t because I don’t have enough to say, it’s because I have too much to say. Those of you who follow my Twitter feed probably realize I’ve been spending a lot of time at the Capitol, joining in the protests against Governor …

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Bad for business: Scott Walker’s proposal hurts Wisconsin

For those of you who follow my Twitter feed, it should come as no surprise that I’ve been focusing much of my energy on Wisconsin governor Scott Walker’s proposal to end union bargaining rights for UW state employees for anything other than pay. This proposal, of course, has me frustrated on so many levels: I …

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SOTU 2011: What’s the point?

The State of the Union can be one of the most important political events of the year. The President has an opportunity to outline his agenda, to highlight his priorities, and to set the tone for political debate for the next months. And while President Obama continues to show his oratory prowess, I was disappointed …

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