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Thursday, February 9, 2012
Poetry Book Review: "Soaptrees" by Mara Vahratian
(4 comments) A review of poet Mara Vahratian's book "Soaptrees" contrasted with the work of filmmaker Wong Kar-wai

Monday, November 7, 2011
Book Review: "sing: Poetry From The Indigenous Americas" Edited By Allison Hedge Coke
(1 comments) The author reviews a recently released collection of indigenous poetry.

Monday, October 17, 2011
Elouise Cobell, pioneer of Indian trust case, dies
RIP to a great woman.

Friday, August 19, 2011
A Different Perspective: Cherokee poet Santee Frazier and Kitchen Tables
(3 comments) Poet Santee Frazier adds a new perspective to my previous writings on Kitchen Table Theory.

Saturday, January 1, 2011
It's 2011, so Who's More Grizzled?
The author lists five reasons why he is more grizzled than you. Go ahead and list your five.

Saturday, November 6, 2010
Keith Olbermann has found solace in the McRib
Keith Olbermann has found solace in the loving arms of the McRib.

Tuesday, November 2, 2010
I will be tweeting the election all day.
Midterm election coverage

Wednesday, June 9, 2010
The Penguin Laments Rise of BP Head Tony Hayward As Top Villain
One of Batman's greatest archenemies, The Penguin laments having to compete against today's breed of supervillain.

Friday, May 28, 2010
One month after SB 1070, change seen in Arizona
David Morales Special to TucsonSentinel.com

Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Sherman Alexie wins Pen/Faulkner award for fiction
Spokane/Coeur d'Alene Indian author Sherman Alexie wins the Pen/Faulkner award.

Thursday, February 25, 2010
I will be tweeting the health reform meeting...
Tweeting Health Reform Meeting

Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Interview With Sherwin Bitsui On Flood Song
Christopher Nelson interviews Navajo poet Sherwin Bitsui on his latest book, Flood Song.

Friday, October 9, 2009
Nobel prize is also for the rest of us....
From my DU Journal:

Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Follow me on Twitter
Bill Wetzel, writer, political tactician, legend, sex symbol, washed up high school sports icon is now on the Twitter.

Sunday, July 26, 2009
Hello From Jessica: Embedded Student Journalists Report From Iraq
Three journalism students and their professor will be embedded in Iraq for a month. My friend from video school, Jessica Hoffman, is one of them.

Friday, June 5, 2009
Greening up Tucson: Councilwoman Nina Trasoff for reelection
Tucson City Councilwoman Nina Trasoff is running for reelection. Among her many accomplishments is a commitment to the environment.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009
I, for one, welcome our swine overlords.
(3 comments) Like Kent Brockman, the author easily shifts his allegiance in the wake of the impending swine takeover. It appears he has fallen to...the pork side.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008
A homeless veteran friend of mine died yesterday....
(2 comments) Yesterday, on Veteran's Day, a homeless veteran friend of the author passed away.

Friday, November 7, 2008
Hispanics went 67 percent to Obama
Democrats have an outstanding opportunity to shore up key minority voting blocs for decades to come.

Friday, November 7, 2008
How great of a VP pick was Joe Biden?
(1 comments) Joe Biden may not have garnered the headlines Sarah Palin did, but, in the end, he appeared to be a much more effective choice as a running mate. What's your assessment?

Thursday, November 6, 2008
McCain aides reveal Palin believed Africa was incontinent
The infighting between the McCain and Palin camps intensifies. The author is gleeful.

Thursday, November 6, 2008
Could allegations invalidate Coleman-Franken senate race results?
A paid staffer for Norm Coleman is alleged to be involved in voter irregularities in Minnesota.

Wednesday, November 5, 2008
"Wasilla Hillbilly" Palin's spending spree was more extensive than initially reported....
McCain's aides are angered by Palin's spending spree.

Wednesday, November 5, 2008
I refuse to concede the presidency....
(2 comments) I am still clinging to the hopes of my fake presidential candidacy.

Tuesday, November 4, 2008
I will be live blogging the election all day long.
2008 Election Live Blog.

Monday, November 3, 2008
Is "pundint" the new "nukular"?
(3 comments) The GOP has added another dazzling word to it's odd vernacular.

Sunday, October 26, 2008
Wow, even "The Man" is going to vote for Obama
(2 comments) "The Man" has decided to vote for Obama.

Wednesday, October 15, 2008
I will be live blogging the debate tonight
Tonight is the last presidential debate between Barack Obama and John McCain. I will be live blogging the event.

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