Programming Note: Edroso Getting Some Rest

by Tony Ortega

November 13, 2009

Try not to panic, fans of right wing blogosphere cosmonaut Roy Edroso.

Our blogging champ is taking today and Monday off for some well deserved rest and relaxation.

For today, please enjoy the musings of our weekend specialist, Julia, a skillful scribe formerly of Firedoglake.

The Ed

The Culture

Making Sense Of Restorative Justice, Community Response, And The PWR BTTM Fallout

by Liz Pelly
New York

The Queens Machine That Turns Foreclosures Into Cash

The men who run the Democratic Party in New York’s largest borough have a tasty side hustle

by Ross Barkan
News & Politics

New York’s Legislature Is On The Brink Of Passing Universal Healthcare

by Lauren Evans
Music

How PWR BTTM’s Fans Are Dealing With The Troubling Allegations Against The Band

Following allegations of sexual assault, fans of the queer-punk duo are asking themselves the question: “Is it OK to listen to PWR BTTM?”

by Caitlin Cruz
Music

Real Life Rock Top 10: The Sound Of Ambition

Corin Tucker’s voice leads Filthy Friends into the fun zone, plus sarcastic poetry surprises, lameness flashbacks, and more

by Greil Marcus
Food

An Epicurean Guide To New York’s Best Foodie Bodegas

Among the city’s plethora of corner stores, a select few are worth visiting for their signature fare

by Mary Bakija