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Rising Voices

Yesterday’s discussion at Berkman was on Rising Voices, a project which I am acquainted with of course because of Global Voices. David Sasaki, back (sort of) from a whirlwind trip around the globe, was present to share his experiences of the past 18 months with the project. I’m guessing my readers are all familiar with […]

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Hyperlocal Blogging: The Coffee in Berkman’s Kitchen

I wish this had been my idea: Tim Hwang is blogging the Berkman Center’s coffee selection.  Will it be French Roast or Italian Roast?  Tully’s or Van Houtte? We have one of those obnoxiously un-green, would-make-Al-Gore-weep Keurig thingamabobs.  It’s fantastic in some ways; you choose your own flavor (rather than getting stuck with the same […]

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Free Speech Ends Here

A West Hollywood homeowner has hung an effigy of VP candidate Sarah Palin from his home in time for Halloween.  Local officials have already spoken to say that the homeowner is covered by free speech rights. As you may know, I believe in free speech in its entirety (so long as such speech is not […]