October 2009 - Page 4 of 4 - Reading The Pictures

International Focus Photo October 5, 2009

Afghanistan Update: In a Bind

With the war in Afghanistan at the top of the list of political footballs this week, I'm curious about this photo on the cover of the new TIME.

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Your Turn: Here Come The FOXes

BAGnewsNotes readers respond to the line up, layout and presentation (love the stamps, by the way!) of the 'Great American Conservative Woman' Calendar.

International Focus Photo

The "T" Word

As Western nations negotiate with Iran over nuclear issues, we're suddenly a long way from "Bush World," and the refusal to talk to members of the so-called "Axis of Evil."

President Obama Photo October 4, 2009

Rio Ugly: Targeting the First Lady

Apparently, it only took one day for the Olympic "fail" meme to rock the wingnut world, set up Michelle Obama and work the race card.

Alan Chin Photo October 3, 2009

Photographer Alan Chin's Letter from China

Photographer Alan Chin on the 60th anniversary of the Chinese Communist revolution.

Media Focus Photo October 2, 2009

The Obamas: The "Shame" of Copenhagen

This AP photo of the Obamas in Copenhagen in support of Chicago's Olympic bid is just one example of how the media is using the Brazil award to frame Michelle and Barack as failures.