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Obama: We Need EMRs; NAS Report: Be Careful What You Ask For

Lindsy Embree — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:23:05 -0500

Full article: Ars Technica
John Timmer
In a recent speech President-elect Barack Obama called for providing electronic patient records throughout the country within the next five years. The following day, a report from the National Academies of Science suggested it's one we may not be ready to pursue.

Media Minutes: August 1, 2008

Candace Clement — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:59:10 -0400

The FCC has approved the merger of XM and Sirius satellite radio companies. And Hip Hop artist Nas joined protesters outside Fox News in New York, calling for the network to end its pattern of racist attacks against Black Americans.

Media Minutes (2008-08-01)

Candace Clement — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:50:42 -0400

Nas and ColorofChange.org Give 620,000 Petitions to Fox News

Stevie Converse — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:34:25 -0400

Full article: ColorofChange.org
Hip hop artist Nas and members of ColorOfChange.org delivered over 620,000 petitions calling on Fox News to stop its racist coverage of the Obamas and on black Americans. (Video 2:32)

Hip Hop Artist Nas to Join Protest of Fox Race-Baiting

Stevie Converse — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:08:14 -0400

Full article: ColorofChange.org
Hip hop star Nas will join members of ColorOfChange.org and MoveOn.org to deliver 620,127 petition signatures demanding that FOX end its pattern of racist attacks against Black Americans including presidential candidate Barack Obama and his wife Michelle.

Hip hop sticks it to Big Media

mthompson — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:27:57 -0400

In a track called “Sly Fox” that’s been leaked in advance of his much-hyped upcoming album, legendary rapper Nas lays down a blistering critique of Fox News, Rupert Murdoch and media consolidation. Join the fight at StopBigMedia.com.