25 March 2003 >> Noticing similarities between Michael Moore’s movies and his recent Academy Awards speech, Time Magazine’s James Poniewozik called the speech “a shrill harangue that would make a person ashamed even for agreeing with it.” Poniewozik also concurs with those of us who believe that the anti-liberation movement secured its own demise with its unintentional self-mockery.

James, thanks for writing that article. Saved me a lot of work!

And how’s this for balance: All of the documentary filmmakers who were nominated for Oscars stood behind Moore onstage in a show of political solidarity.

22 March 2003 >> Readers respond to Rarely So Empty Before. More >>

21 March 2003 >> During my interviews covering the San Francisco peace protest, I spoke with a gentleman named Frank Chu. Unbeknownst to me at the time, Frank is somewhat of a celebrity in the financial district of San Francisco. He even has a couple of web sites dedicated to him. So, at the request of Frank’s adoring fans, I have decided to post the uninterrupted interview. A transcript is also available. More >>

21 March 2003 >> A transcript of Four Minutes with Frank Chu. More >>

20 March 2003 >> If Saddam Hussein poses no threat, then why were the streets of Manhattan so empty right after the start of the war? More >>

19 March 2003 >> Is Marxism dead? Don’t bet on it! Hard-left ideologies and conspiracy theories were proudly displayed at this San Francisco peace protest. More >>

7 March 2003 >> The original Protesting the Protesters video generated a huge response and a lot of questions. Here are some answers to the most common ones. More >>