Daily Archives: November 15, 2009

Weekend link dump for November 15

Posted on November 15, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Maybe “citizen journalism” isn’t what it’s cracked up to be. I expect to be a Title IX dad, too. Probably starting next year. Sometimes it’s okay for art to not be able to imitate life. Bar brawls and beauty queens: … Continue reading →

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The Chron on Hotze, Welch, and Locke

Posted on November 15, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

The Chron editorializes today about the forthcoming hatemongering in the city election to be aimed at Annise Parker, and Gene Locke’s tepid response to being its intended beneficiary. And they fall just short of getting it right. We’ve been here … Continue reading →

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A poll from Locke

Posted on November 15, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

Via email from Bill King, who gave me permission to reprint it, comes word of a post-election poll done by Team Locke. I had it queued up for yesterday, but in light of yesterday’s news, I put it off for … Continue reading →

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Uncle Dan wins re-election

Posted on November 15, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

For some more pleasant election-related news, I’m happy to note that my uncle Dan Kuffner was re-elected to the Dutchess County (New York) Legislature. In District 7, Legislator Dan Kuffner, D-Hyde Park, beat Republican Yancy McArthur. […] On Nov. 3, … Continue reading →

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Easing eligibility requirements on food stamps

Posted on November 15, 2009 by Charles Kuffner

I suppose you could consider this to be a small benefit of the food stamps snafu. Texas is easing a requirement that most families on food stamps must be interviewed every six months, a step that will relieve pressure on … Continue reading →

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