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Mother Jones: “A timely exploration”
Josh Harkinson of the venerable lefty outlet Mother Jones weighs in on “What’s the Matter with Kansas?”
In his 2004 book, What’s the Matter With Kansas?, Thomas Frank probed the psyches of Midwestern “values voters” to explain why blue-collar Americans abandoned economic self-interest to vote for George W. (…)
Washington, D.C. starting March 19, 2010
Just as populism experiences a revival in our nation’s capital, powered by parties of Tea and Coffee, “What’s the Matter with Kansas?“ will open a one-week engagement at Landmark’s E Street Cinema, one of Washington, D.C.’s finest movie theaters, on Friday, March 19. (…)
Rochester, NY – March 13, 2010 – one night only!
The nascent Coffee Party movement has declared Saturday, March 13 to be “National Coffee Party Day,” and what better way to celebrate populist revolt than to see a screening of “What’s the Matter with Kansas?” The movie will play for one night as part of the film program at the Dryden Theater at the legendary George Eastman House (which is definitely worth a visit on its own) in Rochester, NY. (…)
Kansas City screenings begin Friday, March 12, 2010
UPDATE: due to overwhelming demand, the Kansas City run has been extended through Thursday, March 25! (…)
Scott Roeder found guilty of first-degree murder of Dr. George Tiller
Today, the Wichita Eagle reports, a Wichita jury found Scott Roeder guilty of first-degree murder in the slaying of Dr. George Tiller. He faces a life sentence for the crime. (…)
What’s the Matter with Massachusetts?
Liberals across the country are stung by the loss of one of the most secure Democratic Senate seats to former underwear model Scott Brown. (…)
The Tea Party takes over?
According to the New York Times, the “Tea Party” activists are actively working to take over the Republican Party at the grassroots level. (…)
Jan 22 screening in Oklahoma City
Planned Parenthood of Central Oklahoma will host a special screening of What’s the Matter with Kansas? to commemorate the 37th anniversary of Roe v. (…)
Pro-Life groups react as trial set to begin for Scott Roeder
Dr. George Tiller, who was one of only two providers of third-trimester abortions
Scott Roeder, who was seen by eyewitnesses to shoot and kill Dr. (…)
“Tea Party” more popular than Republicans or Democrats
NY Times columnist David Brooks is worried by a recent Wall Street Journal / NBC News Poll which shows the “Tea Party” demonstrators to be more popular than either of the two major political parties. He sees a revolt against “the educated class,” of which he — and his readers — are presumably members. (…)
Thomas Frank: Watch out for GOP Populism
In today’s Wall Street Journal, Thomas Frank profiles Republican House member Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, who’s adopted some fist-shaking anti-big-business rhetoric that would make some lefties weak at the knees. More tellingly, he’s critical of business at a time when Democrats shy from economic populism, perhaps compromised by their role in giving vast handouts to the major banks, insurance and auto companies. (…)