Carnival of the Liberals

Carnival of the Liberals is a biweekly blog carnival that is hosted on various websites and is a compilation of the latest and greatest liberal blogs. This week it is hosted by Faith on That's So Queer, which I link to on my sidebar, and I read the entries for the first time. My favorites were posted on The Republic of T and deal with how harassment, alienation, and definitions of 'masculinity' are involved in most of the cases of school shootings. This blog is well-researched, well-written, and most of all, a call for empathy and a fresh look at American culture. I'll let him explain the rest.

In a related note, Matt and I watched Good Night, and Good Luck last night, and I was impressed not only by the story of Edward R. Murrow taking on Senator McCarthy, but also the many quotes and scenarios that reflect what is going on today. One of the biggest issues is allowing the accused to face their accusers, which is definitely not happening right now at GitMo. Another issue is the responsibility of journalism to inform and even editorialize, not just entertain. Murrow acknowledged that sometimes there are not two sides of a story. Sometimes something is morally or ethically wrong, and people whose voices are heard should do their best to stand up to the injustice and inform their listeners. The movie is a little slow, but at only 90 minutes, it is well worth it. Netflix it today. And check out Matt's blog on the subject. Also see Amnesty International's Close Guantanamo campaign and join the flotilla!