Daily Archives: November 8, 2005

Democracy in Action

The Dowbrigade loves Election Day, even in an off-off year like the present. The air of infinite possibility mingled with the quiet desperation of the direct participants is intoxicating.   In part, we simply like the fact that we are … Continue reading

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Democracy in Action

The Dowbrigade loves Election Day, even in an off-off year like the present. The air of infinite possibility mingled with the quiet desperation of the direct participants is intoxicating.   In part, we simply like the fact that we are … Continue reading

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French Teen Bloggers Accused of Fomenting Riots

Paris prosecutors opened an inquiry Tuesday into two young bloggers who urged French youths to riot and revolt against the police, a judicial official said. The youths, a 16-year-old French teen and an 18-year-old with Ghanian nationality, were detained Monday … Continue reading

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