Jake Thorn

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MySpace Page: http://www.losethelabel.org/blog/jakethorn
Websites: http://www.losethelabel.org/blog/jakethorn
http://www.purevolume.com/jakethorn
About Me: activist, blogger, writer.. so, a nerd. into organizing technology, DIY activism, small revolutions and applying theories.
Birthday: 1985-05-11
First Name: Jake
Last Name: Thorn
Instant Messenger: meteoriot

Tech President:
RNC Protest Twitterer "Dispatches" from 1,800 Miles Away
I just got off the phone with "notq," a Twitterer who served as an information hub during this week’s St. Paul protests around the Republican National Convention, as I detailed yesterday. ...
Political Wire:
Republicans Try to Make Lieberman Switch Official
When Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-CT) returns to work this week, "he can expect some arm-twisting from his Republican friends and the cold shoulder from some Democrats" for giving a speech at the Republican ...
Think Progress:
Scarborough On McCain Campaign’s War Against The Media: ‘I Think They’re Making A Mistake’
In her speech on Wednesday night, Sarah Palin attacked journalists for scrutinizing her record. “I’ve learned quickly, these past few days, that if you’re not a member in good ...
WireTap:
McCain Attacks Obama on Education at RNC
The good, the bad, and the ugly on John McCain's comments concerning public education last night...
Think Progress:
CNBC host praises Palin for ‘putting a skirt on’: ‘I want her laying next to me in bed.’
Donny Deutsch, host of CNBC’s Big Idea, praised Gov. Sarah Palin (R-AK) as the “new creation” of the “feminist ideal” yesterday on CNBC’s Squawk on the Street. ...

DNC Youth Avail Michael Connery

Our own Michael Connery at the DNC Youth Council Avail at DNC08. (sorry if the audio is bad) Bookmark/Search this post with:
by: Sarah Burris | 0 comments
How To Keep People From Voting: Make The System As Complicated As Possible

Cross-posted at Project Vote's blog, Voting Matters. Weekly Voting Rights News Update By Erin Ferns While many see voting as an implicit right in a representative democracy, decisions in America ...
by: Project Vote | 0 comments
Young Republicans Tackle Age and Race

These are two of my new friends. Princella and Richard, who, despite their republicanism are remarkable young leaders. Wednesday, I met with many of the Young Republicans in the party who can't ...
by: Sarah Burris | 0 comments
Youth and the GOP

The New York Times blog The Caucus has an interesting story up on the Republican Party, its failure to reach out to young voters, and the feelings of frustration young Republicans have about ...
by: Craig Berger | 0 comments
Palin's Speech

Well, Palin's speech was the best of the night, but that's not saying much. Palin gave a decent speech, but the problem was its sarcasm and its nasty tone. MSNBC actually made it onto the floor with ...
by: Craig Berger | 4 comments