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Quick Hits - Tuesday April 29th

Youthy things left on the wayside of the information superhighway:

Rock the Vote reminds us that early voting has started in Indiana and North Carolina. -Rock the Vote
Conservatives are attempting a takeover at Dartmouth College. - Daily Kos
Why the Democrats need all young voters, college and non-college, if they are to win in November. -The Nation
Students for a New American Politics - a great organization that fundraises to place young activists on campaigns - is holding a fundraiser. -Daily Gotham
Bush is pushing for legislation that will allow the government to buy-up student loans an ensure that loans will continue to be available to students. The article I read is vague, but it sounds like this might be an end run to bulk up the lender-friendly FFEL (Family Federal Education Loan Program) at the expense of the more efficient Direct Loan Program. -The Politico
Just what is it that kids do on social networks? Danah Boyd Explains in her lecture "Teen Socialization Practices in Networked Publics." -Apophenia
Adam B has much more on the Indiana voter ID ruling by the Supreme Court. -Daily Kos

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Marc Ambinder:
Some Convention Memories
Think Progress:
The Republican Priorities: What The GOP Focused On (And Ignored) During The Convention
During the Republican National Convention this past week, Sen. John McCain’s (R-AZ) campaign worked hard to put distance between the senator and President Bush. Bush spoke briefly via ...
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First thoughts: A missed opportunity?
From Chuck Todd, Mark Murray, and Domenico MontanaroST. PAUL, MN -- Last night, John McCain wrapped up the final night of a two-week convention and VP rollout blitz as we now head into the 60-day ...
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McCain accepts the nomination
The Minneapolis Star Tribune: “John McCain claimed the Republican nomination for president Thursday, serving notice that he seeks the office to afflict the politically comfortable, a mission that ...
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Reviews of McCain's speech
The AP’s Ron Fournier says McCain “preached bipartisanship and unity from a stage retooled to carry him out to the Republican faithful. He didn't have to be biting: On the previous night, his ...

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