How to Track the 2012 Presidential Campaign Through Social Media
Categories: Featured Post, Technology
With the 2012 election cycle officially kicking off last week with the Iowa caucus, social media is playing an even bigger role than it did in 2008.
The Widening Gap Between Millennials and the Silent Generation
Categories: Current Events
A recent discovery by the Pew Research Study concludes that our generation and the Silent Generation, aged 66-83, are more divided than ever when it comes to the political spectrum.
We’ve Got Issues: A Weekly News & Politics Column
Categories: TNGG Weekly Columns
Thumbs up for Egyptian protesters and Donald Trump, the comedian host of GOP debates. Thumbs down for pepper spray at Walmart and NATO airstrikes in Pakistan.
The Truth About Why Obama’s Job Bill Failed
Categories: Current Events
The American Jobs bill failing in the Senate was a reflection of Democrats beholden to corporate donors. Again.
New York Millennials Speak to NYT on Gay Marriage
Categories: Current Events
Not surprisingly, the opinions recorded by the New York Times are overwhelmingly in support of same-sex marriage.
Obama and Millennials: A Love Story in Three Acts
Categories: Current Events
We fell in love with the young, handsome, intelligent candidate Obama. But, the president he is now isn’t the guy we wanted him to be. So what comes next?
Can Summer Blockbusters Influence Your Political Feelings?
Categories: Arts & Entertainment
Two of this summer’s biggest blockbusters reinforce the notion that the hapless government can’t actually do anything right; instead, some superheroes just came in and saved the day.
Predator: Where are they now?
Categories: Pop Culture
Carl Weathers and two former governors made this Sci-Fi action flick a classic. But besides Arnold’s lovechild, how else have this trio of brawny men maintained their legacy?
10 Questions for Mike, Millennial
Categories: TNGG Weekly Columns
1. I’m an aspiring journalist. 2. I’m a huge film nerd. 3. I’m a political junkie.
Banned in DC: A Playground Brawl in the House
Categories: TNGG Weekly Columns
In a bipartisan meeting, Congressmen Ryan and Cantor criticized the President for the way he had described Ryan’s proposal for Medicare. It was like the pot calling the kettle bullshit.
