Tag Archives: Twitter

Politics in the Age of New Technology

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Mr. Universe

Anthony Weiner apparently missed the memo: if you’re a public figure, your personal activity on the Internet is now a matter of public record. New York Representative Chris Lee of the 26th District resigned his seat over similar discoveries of lascivious abuses … Continue reading →

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The Week of Distraction

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Mr. Universe

A couple of things. Why are we paying attention to Sarah Palin? Jon Stewart and Colbert pretty much nailed it the other night. Sarah Palin is embarking on a family vacation in an RV plastered with a bunch of ‘God … Continue reading →

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The Revolution Will Be Tweeted

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Mr. Universe

(Updated: May 27, 2011. Gil Scott Heron passed away today from an illness he picked up while traveling Europe. He was 62.) When Gil Scott-Heron wrote his oft quoted composition, “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised” (first appearing in public … Continue reading →

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538Refugees Twitter Account

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Monotreme

Mr. Universe has set up a new Twitter account for the 538Refugees blog: @538refugees (naturally). For those already using Twitter, please follow this account. We’ll try to push you a link every time a new article is posted, so you can … Continue reading →

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The Tweet of Cthulhu

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Monotreme

Those of you who know me know I love me my Twitter. I am an avid twitterer (tweeter? twit?) and reader of the live feed. Among my subscriptions are @SarahPalinUSA and @daveweigel, @glenngreenwald and @larrysabato. I even follow @fivethirtyeight. So … Continue reading →

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