Alex Priest

March 13, 2010
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Get Your Politics Off My Education

This is insanity. – The Board removed Thomas Jefferson from the Texas curriculum, “replacing him with religious right icon John Calvin.” – The Board refused to require that “students learn that the Constitution prevents the U.S. government from promoting one … Continue reading

March 12, 2010
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Chispa DC

Chispa is the spanish word for “spark” and rest assured, there was nothing but sparks flying at the Fridge in DC tonight. The Fridge is a bar/art gallery/event space in D.C. and by far one of the coolest that I’ve … Continue reading

March 6, 2010
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Let ‘em Talk

My latest column in my university’s newspaper is up today, here at The Eagle. This week, I’m focusing on the performance of Democrats in the media and how to handle (or not handle) their messaging alongside that coming from Republicans. … Continue reading

March 1, 2010
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Blogging the City — DC, that is.

So in case you don’t remember, last month’s Social Media Breakfast DC was awesome. This month’s was just as good. The theme this time around was “Blogging the City,” with the city obviously being DC (which I love, love, love–I … Continue reading