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The Reasons Why I Signed Up For FOX Attacks!

2008-05-16T06:35:13Z

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Simple:

If you are watching FOX News on your television or on the Internet as I am doing, you will notice the primary result ticker!

It determines who won the primary in North Carolina and Indiana.

The ticker has the results of the Indiana and North Carolina Primary results.

Senator Barack Obama has won over Hillary Clinton in the primary in North Carolina.

I will find out later if the match in Indiana will determine who wins that state.

If you are watching FOX News and notice the "errors" on the ticker than you are not the only one....

There was an apparent error on the ticker saying that Obama having 870 to Hillary 1323...

Wouldn't be the other way around?

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Psst....Do Something -- Join FOX Attacks!

2008-05-16T06:35:13Z

I have joined Brave New Films' FOX Attacks blog! This is the creation of activist and director Robert Greenwald, the movie producer of "OutFoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism." I urge all the Barack Obama and Ron Paul supporters to join this website to denounce the corporate owned media and take the battle onto the Fox News Network.

FOX News Channel is considered by many in the journalist circles as a conservative leaning network. Since October 1996, this network stomped out the competition with their ratings! And through their ratings, the controversy mainly realigns on the commentators constant distortions and fallacies (meaning falsehoods).

Brave New Films and MoveOn.Org have successfully encouraged the Democratic candidates to boycott the Fox-Sponsored Debates after critics pointed out their smear campaigns against Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, two extremely popular Democratic presidential candidates. Now that the candidates have gone on FOX News Sunday and The O'Reilly Factor to reach out to the conservative-leaning and independent viewers, it may seem deniable that the network is "softening" their approach to the candidates.

Telemundo Dream act interview with Alex Maldonado

2008-05-16T08:35:25Z

Live interview of Alex Maldonado talking about the Dream Act Video in a show call En Contexto on Telemundo.

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Jim Hightower at Brave New Films

2008-05-16T08:35:26Z

The Brave New Films office courtyard was filled with progressive Los Angelenos on a sunny afternoon last week to hear Jim Hightower speak about his new book, Swim Against the Current. Hightower was joined by his coauthor, Susan Demarco. After Robert Greenwald and journalist David Cay Johnston said a few words about Hightower, the author and popular radio commentator spoke about the people he had met while writing the book. He also gave his thoughts on progressive America and the presidential election, which guests were eager to hear.

We were overwhelmed by the response to this event. We nearly had more people than we could accommodate! Our guests really enjoyed Hightower’s talk and the added bonus of hearing from Johnston and Greenwald as well. All of us at BNF were glad to meet Hightower, in addition to our supporters and fellow progressives.

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Stop Parroting FOX!

2008-05-16T08:35:26Z

On March 27, 2008, volunteers from MoveOn.org, supporters of Brave New Films, and dozens of concerned citizens delivered copies of a 200,000-signature petition to the offices of NBC and CNN in New York and CBS and ABC in Washington D.C. The petition read:

FOX is a Republican mouthpiece, not a legitimate news organization. Real news organizations must reject FOX's smears of Barack Obama, not parrot them and distract Americans from the pressing issues of the day.

Brave New Films: March 2008 update

2008-05-16T08:35:26Z

A quick look at Robert Greenwald's Brave New Films, our campaigns and successes up to March 2008. Together we can pave the way to victory in 2008 and beyond.

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Republican Sexcapades With Cliff Schecter

2008-05-10T15:31:27Z

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Super Tuesday behind the scenes at Brave New Films

2008-05-16T08:35:27Z

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We're hiring two Ruby on Rails developers

2008-02-16T21:05:15Z

Brave New Films is looking for two Ruby on Rails developers to join our small tech team and help us build the next generation progressive media platform.

You like raising hell, your politics are liberal, and you want to use your talents for good. You’re pragmatic and like getting things done quickly. You’re enthusiastic, committed, and more inspired to change the world than get rich.

We've launched many innovative websites, from Brave New Theaters, the people-powered movie distributor, to FOX News Porn, something you just have to see to believe. You'll be creatively challenged, you'll have a lot of fun, and you can work from home.

We use Linux, MySQL, Apache, Lighttpd, etc. We know what happens to servers when half a million visitors show up, and we hate going down. We care less about writing perfect code or complying with every standard, and more about birthing the clever idea that’ll wreak havoc on the establishment.

Salary is based on experience, and we're well aware that one great coder can be more effective than a dozen mere mortals.

To apply, email Jim Gilliam (address at the link) with some sites you've built, and why you're the right person.

Where The Hell Have I Been?--An Update

2008-02-11T15:54:57Z

I know, a rude, rudderless soul am I. Seriously, I apologize for my lack of posts lately folks. There is good reason. I won't use the usual excuse of my young son, his teething and as a result the number of hours of sleep I get each night--which can be counted on one of Rahm Emmanuel's hands (google him and missing finger, then you'll get that joke).

Nah, that's old hat now. We have much bigger news than that. First of all, some of you may remember that I was working on a book last year called The Real McCain. A look beyond the MSM mythology into what really makes the man tick. That effort, after I had completed 90% of it, was rightfully shelved by myself and my publisher once he became more unpopular than Gigli.

But then something interesting happened. All the other GOPers sucked worse than he does. And you know the rest. Moral: Book is back on with a vengeance, and we are crashing on it to have it ready by August or September.

Second, I am leaving Brave New Films. This point is largely related to the last one. I am doing some media consulting and am still a fellow over at Working America--but will now be adding a fellowship at Progress Ohio and some other opportunities into the mix (the best description I can think of for Progress Ohio is a sort of statewide Moveon.org).

Finally, there's the blog. Obviously, with my leaving the employ of BNF the blog will not stay here. Right now we are mulling our options, but we have been invited to join an already very popular liberal blog, while maintaining our own way of doing things. It is a deal that is in the works, and likely to happen. Otherwise, we'll head back to blogspot. Either way, this blog will continue to exist.

So I am sorry I have not been around very much. And the next month or two promise to be the same. Some days I will be able to put up a bunch of posts, others, not so much. But it isn't because I don't still love blogging. It's because there's a lot of stuff going on.

PS Also, if you live in or near the Columbus area, I will be a featured speaker at the National Democratic Law Students Council convention. It should be a lot of fun, with some great people like Congressman John Conyers and Governor Ted Strickland of Ohio making appearances. So come on by if you are so moved.

Live Super Tuesday coverage starts at 4pm ET

2008-02-06T20:10:13Z

Brave New Films and The Young Turks are back with all night coverage of Super Tuesday election returns. We've had an overwhelmingly positive response to our coverage of South Carolina, New Hampshire and Iowa, and we're going all out tonight to bring you the smartest, most in-depth and exciting progressive coverage anywhere.

You will get the inside scoop from movement all-stars like Senator Ted Kennedy, Senator Sherrod Brown, DNC Chair Howard Dean, The Huffington Post's Arianna Huffington and MoveOn.org's Eli Pariser.

Our revolutionary new format completely bypasses the gatekeepers in the corporate media, and unlike TV, you can watch it at work (or at least those of us with desk jobs), in any country, and without commercial interruptions. We'll have the most up-to-date returns, and a team of folks answering your questions and explaining the ins and outs of how this crazy democracy works. And you can participate live, by sending in tips, commenting and voting in instant polls.

WHAT: Super Tuesday with Brave New Films and the Young Turks, hosted by Cenk Uygur and Ben Mankiewicz.
WHEN: Tonight 6pm-1am, pre-game liveblog starts at 4pm.
WHERE: http://bravenewfilms.org/network/5-super-tuesday
PRICE: At Brave New Films, you set the price!

SCHEDULE
4:00 Liveblog pre-game show starts
6:00 Video starts, Senator Sherrod Brown
6:20 Senator Ted Kennedy
7:10 Anna Burger, SEIU
7:30 Joe Garofoli, San Francisco Chronicle
7:40 Dolores Huerta
7:50 Cecile Richards, Planned Parenthood
8:10 Melody Barnes, CAP Action Fund
8:50 Jane Hamsher, Firedoglake
9:00 Howard Dean, DNC
9:40 Eli Pariser, MoveOn.org
10:00 Robert Greenwald joins to co-host
10:00 Alexandra Acker, Young Democrats
10:10 Joe Conason, Salon.com
10:20 Trailer World Premiere, This Brave Nation
10:30 Katrina vanden Heuvel, The Nation
11:00 Wes Clark Jr. joins to co-host
11:30 Todd Beeton, MyDD
11:40 Keith Boykin/Malia Lazu, Daily Voice
12:00 Joan McCarter, Daily KOS
12:20 Arianna Huffington, The Huffington Post

Please tell your friends. We've put the total # of viewers up at the top of the page so we can all see how word spreads. So spread it! And vote!

Brave New Films and the Young Turks Super Tuesday Ad

2008-05-16T08:35:28Z

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Raise hell with Brave New Films and the Young Turks on Super Tuesday!
Live coverage starts at 4pm ET.

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Republican Sexcapades With Cliff Schecter

2008-05-10T15:30:11Z

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Highlights from our live South Carolina coverage

2008-05-07T03:29:37Z

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Michael Savage Hate Speech Exposed

2008-05-06T21:30:31Z

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A Bit Of Self-Promotion

2008-01-12T20:50:09Z

Listen now:

I had a long post where I apologized for promoting myself, but I screwed it up and erased it, so I'll make this quick.

I went on Bill Scher's great radio show in Western Mass this morning. Here is the podcast, should you be so inclined to listen to my blather. In a few minutes, at 6:30 EST, I will be on the Peter B. Collins show, go here to see where you can catch it.

Finally, I will be included in the mongo, monster, huge, unstoppable Brave New Films/Young Turks coverage this evening. Check out the coverage, starting with some guy named Robert Greenwald at 7:10 EST. I will be on at 10:30, when I will claim to have said whatever happens at the polls (yes, I can pull a Lieberman).

That's it. Thanks for indulging me. Now back our regularly scheduled program.

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Republican Sexcapades - Hypocrisy Hall of Fame

2008-05-05T03:31:17Z

Cliff Schecter Joins TYT for fun Republican Sex stories. Watch the entire show at www.theyoungturks.com

Note From Cliff: This is from last Thursday, and we had what I thought was one of our best shows yet. The ultimate GOP hypocrite, who tried to uphold the sodomy ban in Texas, and this year's Hall Of Fame For GOP Adulterers.

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Wal-Mart Lobbies Above Retail Value

2008-03-22T21:54:50Z

This warms the heart:

Wal-Mart's message to America is "Save money. Live better." Its motto in Washington might best be summed up another way: Spend more. Lobby harder.
The world's largest retailer spent nearly $1.8 million in the first six months of 2007 and is on pace to break the nearly $2.5 million it spent for all of 2006.
While overall spending on lobbying appears to be slowing a bit, some industries, such as private equity, and companies, such as Wal-Mart Stores Inc., are bucking the trend.

Why it's only Wal-Mart and private equity that are upping their lobbying. Phew. I thought it was corporate types who were anti-worker or something. Now I feel better.

One of the reasons I enjoyed Walmartopia so much was that it was so refreshing to see things told like they are. No spin. Well, there is no spin for this either. Wal-Mart is spending more money to convince those in Washington to support their ideas, even though most lack merit.

What to do. Keep fighting these greedy un-American forces of corporatism.

Sierra Club Chronicles joins the Sundance channel

2008-05-08T09:31:13Z

We're proud to announce that the Sierra Club Chronicles series will begin airing on the Sundance channel at 9pm on February the 5th. A new episode will air every Tuesday night. Be sure to check it out!

The series is produced by Robert Greenwald and Brave New Films in association with the Sierra Club and focuses on the dramatic efforts of committed individuals across the country working to protect the health of their environment and communities.

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"Iraq For Sale" Today On Encore

2008-03-22T21:54:47Z

Various times, first one starts at 11:40A EST. You can check out the schedule here.

Video is the trailer for "Iraq For Sale".

War on Greed: Starring Henry Kravis and his Homes

2008-03-25T11:18:02Z

This is a new project of ours at Brave New Films. To point out the disgusting income disparity that has arisen during the Bush years. And the corporate raiders who make gazillions through tax loopholes and bad behavior, while cutting jobs, salaries, benefits, you name it, for their workers.

Watch the video. And then go HERE. Robert has a great piece up on this.

Homeland Security For Sale

2008-05-09T03:29:42Z

Yes, I know you're shocked. DHS is bloated, full of Bush cronies, spends money like Neil Bush at a Thai brothel, makes decisions based upon lobbyist connections, gives out bogus contracts, entertains hiring criminals (and in other cases, like that of sexual predator Brian Doyle--does so) and is so full of inept wankers as to make Dan Quayle seem accomplished.

Conservatism and Republicanism at your service...

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FOX News Spring Break Serial Killer, with Bikinis

2008-05-16T06:35:58Z

This clip (technically about a serial killer in Daytona Beach but more about women dancing in bikinis) was featured prominently in our recent video FOX ATTACKS! Decency. For many, this was the most striking, ridiculous, and disturbing parts of video. So here it is, in all its unedited glory.

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Robert Greenwald and Keith Olbermann on FOX Attacks Decency

2008-03-22T21:54:43Z

Oh Great Guru Greenwald was on Olbermann last night, and it was tons o' fun!!

We are having a fundraiser to literally keep me from freezing this winter. If you are able, all good thoughts and donations are appreciated. PayPal button right under Cliff's serenely angelic, mop-topped, intelligence personified face to the right.

Fox Attacks Decency...With Bill O'Reilly Leading The Way

2008-03-22T21:54:41Z

Most of you are aware, and most likely have been for a while, that under the guise of "news" Fox has offered its viewers a steady stream of bias pertaining to social and political issues since its inception in 1996. From attacking Black America to pushing for war with Iran, from demonizing bloggers to distorting environmental issues, theirs is quite a record of achievement in propagating propaganda that is neither fair nor balanced.

Today we have a surprise (well at least it surprised all of us at BNF). Thanks to the terrific work of the News Hounds, we bring you Fox and ole' Billy O'Reilly attacking decency. Yes, you read that right. The self-righteous, pompous, bloviators who deign to lecture on how we should behave in our personal lives, are in fact exploiting women, pandering to the lowest common denominator and pushing smut out on the airwaves on a daily basis!

And this will definitely raise your hackles. YOU ARE PAYING FOR THIS! Yes, you read that right too. So watch the video and pass it along to your friends, acquaintances and anyone else not aleady spun by the "No Spin Zone." We simply must let the FCC know we are mad as hell about having their smut in our homes and being forced to pay for it. And we're simply not going to take it anymore.