Terrorism, Security, and American Public Diplomacy Conference Highlights

An incredible conference entitled “Terrorism, Security, and America’s Purpose” slipped under the radar this past week. Keynote speakers included Joseph Biden, Wesley Clark, Madeleine Albright James Fallows, Edward Soros, Tom Clancy and more.

White papers and video from the conference are available at

America’s Purpose

Hurricane Katrina – Who are the Leaders Here? FEMA “hard to deal with”

katrina damageThe UK Brand Guardian writes that “Journalists on the ground in New Orleans described a situation still lacking obvious authority or clearly defined restrictions on access nearly two weeks after the storm hit.”

From Bellacio, published in Paris “How Bush Blew It.”

MediaChannel’s Keep the light on Petition

Media Channel, the self-annointed Global Network for Democratic Media, has issued a petition calling for the media to continue reporting on Katrina and the injustices occuring throughout the government.

The KEEP THE LIGHT ON! petition is available to be signed by all. Lets not forget about nabbing Rove and/or Novak for keeping Judy Miller imprisoned and doing dirty laundry.

Pelosi, Olbermann, CNN ? great broadcast news moments

Pelosi blasts Kyra Phillips Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) blasts Kyra Phillips in this CNN segment.

Plenty of other great selections at Crooks & Liars including this torrent-file to Keith Olbermann’s excellent timeline.