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The Trouble with Carl
How did Carl Paladino become the Republican candidate for Governor of New York? Guess #1 is that it's an anti-incumbent year and, as people had heard of Rick Lazio, he took on the incumbent stench. Guess #2? There is no guess #2 — just the lingering question and answer: could ...
Free Country Food Stamps Quiz
All this week on It's A Free Country, Brian Lehrer brings your questions hooked to Mayor Bloomberg’s request to the federal government to exclude sugary drinks from being purchased with food stamps. Test your knowledge of the issue below, and maybe learn a little in the process. But first, watch ...
Loud-Mouthed Homophobes Have Made Gay Violence Acceptable for Too Many
Most people know that violence usually progresses from verbal abuse to physical abuse. We have no evidence of a direct connection between those accused of the crime and the biggest loudmouth homophobe in the state. However, it's probably more than a coincidence that Rubén Díaz’ hateful diatribes found a fertile ...
Loud-Mouthed Homophobes Have Made Gay Violence Acceptable for Too Many
Most people know that violence usually progresses from verbal abuse to physical abuse. We have no evidence of a direct connection between those accused of the crime and the biggest loudmouth homophobe in the state. However, it's probably more than a coincidence that Rubén Díaz’ hateful diatribes found a fertile ...
Comments Roundup for October 11th
Buzzing »» Paladino on Gays | Comptroller Debate | ARC Tunnel | Funeral Protests
Mr. Paladino is campaigning for Governor and is expressing his view. This view is one of ...
Where They Stand: There's A Democratic and Republican Way to be State Comptroller
It's A Free Country and The Brian Lehrer Show bring you the fall election series 30 Issues in 30 Days. We will explore one issue every day until election day - issues of relevance to the NY, NJ and CT elections and the national midterm congressional races. This week, we'll be looking ...
I worked to restructure broken companies, which is why I am running for New York State comptroller — to help restructure the broken operations of New York State.
I worked to restructure broken companies, which is why I am running for New York State comptroller — to help restructure the broken operations of New York State.
Education Live Chat: Do We Know What Works?
When it comes to education policy, do we really know what works? The film "Waiting for Superman" puts forth some clear ideas to improve the U.S. school system, including these strategies from Dr. Roland Fryer, an economist who started the Educational Innovation Laboratory at ...
Having Your Governmental Cake And Eating It Too
A study by the Washington Post, the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation and Harvard University produce some interesting results: while there is great dissatisfaction with Washington, Americans still want the government to increase spending and involvement in some policy areas.
Having Your Governmental Cake And Eating It Too
A study by the Washington Post, the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation and Harvard University produce some interesting results: while there is great dissatisfaction with Washington, Americans still want the government to increase spending and involvement in some policy areas.
Stucknation: Tunneling Through Muck and Mire
If you’re going to build anything in the Meadowlands you got to ...
Stucknation: Tunneling Through Muck and Mire
If you’re going to build anything in the Meadowlands you got to ...
Contest for Congress: Democrat Holt Fights to Keep Seat in NJ's 12th House District
For six-term Democratic incumbent Rush Holt, this year's reelection bid is a tough one against Republican Scott Sipprelle.
Paladino Would Veto Gay Marriage Legislation
Republican gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino said Sunday that he takes a "live and let live" approach to gay people -- but he doesn't want kids growing up to think that they are normal or should be emulated in any way. He said he would veto any legislation favoring same-sex marriages ...
Jami Floyd on The Offensive Funeral Protests
All week, I've been listening to the coverage of the "funeral protest" case, Snyder v Phelps. Even though the Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday, and even though it is one of only two First Amendment cases this term, I hadn't planned to comment; but the old law teacher in me ...
The Mix: Voices From The Week of October 4th
Welcome to It's A Free Country's The Mix, where we take some of the notable clips and other voices found on WNYC this week and mix 'em up. Here's what we've got on tap. Voices are in blue, connections are bold, links to explore.
The Mix: Voices From The Week of October 4th
Welcome to It's A Free Country's The Mix, where we take some of the notable clips and other voices found on WNYC this week and mix 'em up. Here's what we've got on tap. Voices are in blue, connections are bold, links to explore.
Jami Floyd on The Offensive Funeral Protests
All week, I've been listening to the coverage of the "funeral protest" case, Snyder v Phelps. Even though the Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday, and even though it is one of only two First Amendment cases this term, I hadn't planned to comment; but the old law teacher in me ...
