much of the real information here is missing from most of the mainstream media news, to the detriment of the country and our ability to make sense of what contexts and facts are, without false sensationalism

very good journalism. not only does it analyze the papers' conclusions, the reasons why these results are important in being disseminated are stated clearly

the article expands the context from which journalism should and rarely does, draw conclusions. the writer explores whether the violence we call terrorism is in its name or its act, or simply used to discredit the religion of islam. motives for the many seemingly senseless acts of violence in recent times--senseless because the motives of those committing them are not clearly known or understood. we should infer here that much of our perception comes from reporting with a bias, which obscures the larger context of understanding violence; how can it be limited, except by understanding without prejudice.

the article demonstrates how far this democracy has yet to go to respect animals, and even further to go allowing corporations to write legislation whose only goal is to protect their powerful profit interests.

this is an overall look, or summary, of the current senatorial immigration reform. the arguments being debated as 'hurdles' to a bill, analyzing particular pieces of the 'framework' the senators are creating, are included here, with sources representing various proposals named. what's missing are the voices of those eleven million persons whose lives would be most effected by any of the potential legislation.

mr. hart's analysis is primarily focused on filling in the gaps he's seen in the nyt and wapo articles about the legacy of hugo chavez. those articles saw little to praise about pres. chavez, even within his own country. clearly he achieved real changes for the better in venezuela, one outstanding is in reducing the poverty of masses of people. not a small feat as compared to other s.american nations. the writer here points that out, but his own piece is not balanced either as much of the chavez dictatorship left behind much of an undemocratic legacy.

a personal experience combined with a historical perspective gives this piece great validity. i wish he had included some info on what shelby county has been doing as means to even greater conviction.

this is an opinion by a writer for whom i have respect, as i do for this one. he lays out quotes and other known facts in order to conclude with pvt. manning's brave action as a courageous one, likely to be, unfairly, very costly to him.

whle quoting mayor johnson's take on global warming, the artilce also places it in context: the context of mr. johnson's politics and history within the quite conservative politics of england, giving readers the means and motive, if they don't already know, for the remarks he makes on this issue.

this is an important issue, but it's not presented here with the facts and figures of how colleges and universities are hiring presidents and others to fulfill the demands of big corporations. the whole story is much more than logos; its about what curriculum will students be offered and by whom will they be taught. and, as more corporate money comes in, how does this impact the intellectual, creative, milieu for students. i wish this piece had more substance

a careful analysis of why it's so difficult to effect not simply change, but a societal turn-around in the global warming of our planet is offered here. the author includes the potential but unlikely solution to a catastrophic outcome.

while the article gives some factual information, too much here is missing. information and comments from families of the elderly are not included. statistics on those choosing and those reluctant to relocate are also not here. overall, the article demonstrates something vital: what the lack of financial support for good care facilities for an aging population, including the one in this country, mayl mean for the future. something not mentioned here, is that in europe the distances from country to country is not insurmountable for families who need to relocate their elders.

what a list is here! the article shows how far the nation has gone in keeping the peace.

while it does offer the basic facts of the latest gop offer, the analysis here is incomplete. it leaves out information which gives some meaning to what the stated numbers proposed by each side represent, which would give more actual information. i believe the most insidious piece of it is in this statement " the president's most-recent budget proposal, one that was heavy on tax increases and light on spending cuts". there is no comparison to support this statement, which stands here as if it is fact.

an analysis which confronts and repudiates the republican tide of propaganda which has already seemed to frighten most of the media. it's a good thing to have this out there as the other way to see this for the extortion it is; congress can always pass a bill which addresses the possible events

as an opinion piece, it includes more than most, major resources of information, clear analysis of a ''big picture' and many specifics and examples of what the piece portrays.

this is an important story of a longitudinal research study showing the long-term effects of marijuana on users under 18 years of age. the writer is careful to include potential possibilities for the results as well as other information which offers affirmation for those results. opinions and comments of other experts in addition to the researchers are also included. what might have been include but isn't are some of the facts and figures from which results are concluded.

it's clear from this article that the greek people are tired of what's happened in the last few years there. there is much information here including context for today's voting, and the voices of those on different views on how to maintain greece's eurozone connection and on the pressure not only on europe but on the greek citizens. there isn't a separate economic dispassionate voice here to offer alternative scenarios.

i am happy to see this article get greater distribution than from only the source. the article is based on recent research directly from the sources, both human and geographical. the results are described and placed in context; also the implications regarding global climate change for animals and birds which can be effected whether positively or negatively are mentioned. my only reservation is the tiitle of the article, "unprecedented....", which could imply only positive results to come, when in fact, there could well be the very negative ones mentioned within the article.

this piece is clearly biased, about its message, which is the just-as-clear drift, or even rush of conservative men in political power to lessen, disrespect and oppress the women in our country on many issues, treating them generically as second-class citizens. they must believe this becomes a means to maintain their diminishing power in a changing world and in general, much like they treat with immigrants (primarily) who come from south of the u.s. i would have preferred the language used not be that of mimicking the language of those men about women.

what is good about this journalism is the inclusion of some facts about the recent russian messages from both the present and future presidents regarding syria and the middle east. there's not much analysis nor experts here. what is interesting about the story is what could be read between the lines. the threats and the counterthreats of the posturing from the two powerful nuclear countries, u.s and russia. the standoffs which potentially both secure and pose threats to the rest of us.

this former ambassador analyzes what he knows of what occurred at the meeting in istanbul regarding iran's nuclear developments. his statements are direct, and nuanced, with understanding of the many factors of the delicate balance between seeing resolution possible but without commitments from either point of view for what may come next. the u.s. is clearly shown to have a large role in what messages the president sends in the future. the piece does not offer any other sources for his analysis.

a confused message is offered by this artlcle. the headline shouts that our corporate tax rate is so high that it is detrimental to the nation; then, the 'political hysteria' over this raw fact is questioned with another reality, that the effective rates are so much lower and even non-existent for some companies.

this is a clear summary of the state of climate change politic in the world now, and how it is and must continue to change to create realistic expectations and solutions to the environmental forces transforming the planet. the article points out that the connections between the major forces in human progress, economic, social and environmental must be recognized and interlocked together going forward. the failure of attempts to target climate change as its own problem seems to be accepted much more broadly. i