Hate crimes: Lesson in inequality
If you’ve read, heard, or watched the news lately, you’ve likely heard the term “hate crime” bandied about. Some recent headlines: Camera catches alleged hate-crime beating Erie County District Attorney…
Reason re-run … Confer on Dialog at 11 …
A technical snafu means I’m not live today on Hometown 1230, WECK. Not sure exactly what the problem is, but if you’re listening right now, it’s an episode from a…
Powers camp hits Davis on oil profits … again
I got the following press release from the Jon Powers for Congress campaign: JACK DAVIS PROFITS FROM BIG OIL AGAIN Exxon Mobil Reported Almost $90,000 a Minute in Second Quarter…
Paterson forgets his role
New York State Governor David Paterson on Wednesday forgot his role – literally. On two separate occasions during a speech given to reporters, Paterson referred to New York City Mayor…
Today on the radio …
So yesterday on Reason (10 a.m. on WECK) I was supposed to interview Marcia Pappas, New York State President of the National Organization for Women. It completely slipped my mind…
Welcome Doc Wu to the forum …
Hey all, we’re up to 24 members on the forum. DocWu is our latest addition. Doc is a prolific blogger, geek, and lover of local music. Thanks, Doc.
Pre-show thoughts …
Today I’m going to discuss two things on Reason: The governor’s plan to cut the budget (and his hiring freeze), and school choice. Carl Paladino and I talked a little…
Grear: Niagara Falls Reporter inaccurate
I spoke briefly yesterday about a Mike Hudson column in the Niagara Falls Reporter concerning Brian Grear, who he says is running a spiteful campaign. Essentially, the column says Grear…
From the email #2
Last week my church (Emmanuel United Methodist in Lockport) had a community day. I was supposed to sit in the dunk tank. But for the second year in a row,…