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Mike Rogers: The Man Who Outs Closeted Right-Wing Politicians

Greta Christina, The Blowfish Blog. September 21, 2009.
Mike Rogers talks about why it's important to report on the secret sex lives of gay conservatives who are in bed with anti-gay forces.

David Brooks: A Republican Senator Put "His Hand on My Inner Thigh" for a "Whole" Dinner Party

Matt Corley, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. July 11, 2009.
Brooks says politicians are all emotional freaks of one sort or another.

Media Salivate Over Edwards' Affair; Shrug Shoulders Over McCain's Alleged Infidelity

Digby, Hullabaloo AlterNet: Sex and Relationships. August 8, 2008.
"I realize that everybody gets excited about sex scandals. It's human nature. "

The Framing of the Political "Center"

David Sirota, Open Left AlterNet: PEEK. July 18, 2008.
Whoever controls the definition of "the center" controls a huge amount of political power.

5 Things to Remember When Making a Political Comedy

Cole Abaius, Film School Rejects. April 30, 2008.
When it's not tragic, politics can be hilarious. Here's a guide to political comedy that is actually funny.

Does the Internet Spell the End of Political Spin?

Tania Branigan, The Guardian. June 15, 2007.
Internet guru Joe Trippi visited the UK to tell British politicians that the rules for dealing with "old media" no longer apply.