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  • Tom Allison most recently worked for John Edwards’ presidential campaign in Iowa. In Virginia, he was involved with campaigns for Gov. Tim Kaine and Sen. Jim Webb, as well as Sen. John Kerry’s presidential campaign. Allison interned at the political department of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) and holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Mary Washington in English and political science. He is a Researcher with Media Matters for America.
  • Eric Alterman is a professor of English and journalism at Brooklyn College, the "Liberal Media" columnist for The Nation, and a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress and the World Policy Institute of The New School. He also serves as a history consultant to HBO Films. Alterman is the author of several national bestsellers, including What Liberal Media? The Truth About Bias and the News (Basic Books, February 2003). He is also the recipient of several awards, including the NCTE George Orwell Award and the Stephen Crane Literary Award. Alterman received a bachelor's degree in history and government from Cornell University, his master's degree in international relations from Yale University, and his Ph.D. in U.S. history from Stanford University. Alterman is a senior fellow and Altercation weblogger for Media Matters for America (formerly at MSNBC.com).
  • Andy Amsler has worked in local and national politics since graduating from the University of Delaware in 2006 with a degree in politics and journalism. There, he served as the editor in chief of The Review, the university’s only independent student newspaper. Recently, Amsler held a position as the regional field director for the presidential campaign of Sen. Joseph R. Biden Jr. (D-DE) in southeast Iowa. Before that, he served as an assistant public information officer for Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden. Amsler is a Public Affairs Associate with Media Matters for America.
  • Lauren K. Auerbach most recently interned for the Green Party in the London Assembly. Prior to that, she worked as a lobbying assistant in the Washington, D.C., office of Lindsay, Hart, Neil & Weigler. Auerbach holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Arizona State University and a master's degree in environment, politics, and globalization from King's College London. She is a member of the Research Department at Media Matters for America.
  • Matthew Brock Biedlingmaier graduated with honors from Kenyon College, where he majored in psychology and English. He was a finalist for a Fulbright Research Fellowship, and he has been awarded a research grant in the area of media studies. He has worked for several nonprofit organizations in Washington, D.C., and has been published online by the progressive magazine In These Times. Biedlingmaier is a member of the Research Department at Media Matters for America.
  • Duncan B. Black has held teaching and research positions at the London School of Economics; the Université catholique de Louvain; the University of California, Irvine; and, recently, Bryn Mawr College. Black holds a PhD in economics from Brown University and is a Senior Fellow at Media Matters for America.
  • Max Blumenthal is a journalist whose writing has appeared in The Nation, Salon.com, and The American Prospect. He received the Online Journalism Award for best independent feature in 2003 from the Online Journalism Association and the University of Southern California's Annenberg School of Communications. Blumenthal has a bachelor's degree in history from the University of Pennsylvania and is a Research Fellow at Media Matters for America.
  • Darrin Bodner, a member of the Media Matters team since the organization's conception, has more than a decade of government, campaign, nonprofit and corporate experience. Most recently Bodner served as development director for the award-winning Off-Broadway Atlantic Theater Company. He also served as an adviser to former New York City Council Speaker Peter F. Vallone, as well as chief fund-raiser for Vallone's mayoral campaign. Bodner holds a bachelor of arts from Dickinson College. He is Chief Operating Officer at Media Matters for America.
  • Eric Boehlert is the author of Lapdogs: How the Press Rolled Over for Bush (Free Press, 2006). He worked for five years as a senior writer for Salon.com, where he wrote extensively about media and politics. Prior to that, he worked as a contributing editor for Rolling Stone. Boehlert has a bachelor's degree in Near Eastern studies from the University of Massachusetts and is a Senior Fellow at Media Matters for America.
  • David Brock is the author of four political books, including The Republican Noise Machine: Right-Wing Media and How It Corrupts Democracy (Crown, May 2004). In his preceding book, Blinded by the Right: The Conscience of an Ex-Conservative (Crown, March 2002), a 2002 New York Times best-selling political memoir, he chronicled his years as a conservative media insider. Brock was the recipient of the New Democrat Network's first award for political entrepreneurship. He currently serves on the board of The Progressive Legislative Action Network, an organization created to support progressive state legislators. He is the President and CEO of Media Matters for America.
  • Eric Burns is a political communications and strategy professional with more than a decade of experience working in local, state, and national politics. He most recently served as the communications director for the House Rules Committee and ranking member Louise M. Slaughter (D-NY). Prior to that, Burns was the primary spokesman and a senior adviser to Rep. Chris Bell (D-TX). A former investment banker, Burns holds a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Texas at Austin and is the Chief of Staff at Media Matters for America.
  • Sumana Chandra graduated from the University of Michigan in April 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in communication studies. She has previously worked as an intern at Wall Street Music. She began working at Media Matters for America as an intern in August 2007 and currently serves as the Assistant to the Chief of Staff.
  • Ryan Chiachiere has been working in online media since graduating from the University of Virginia in 2002. In addition to several years as an editor for LexisNexis, he spent a year as a research fellow for TPM Media, a Web-based organization that includes the weblogs TalkingPointsMemo.com, TPMCafe.com, and TPMMuckraker.com. Chiachiere was a reporter for the Jackson Hole News in Wyoming and has also written freelance politics articles for various online and print publications. Most recently he served in a communications and research position at the University of Virginia Center for Politics. He is a member of the Research Department at Media Matters for America.
  • Justin Cole graduated in May 2004 from Ithaca College with a bachelor's degree in politics and in January 2006 from The George Washington University's Graduate School of Political Management with a master's degree in political management, his focus being strategic political communications. Cole has previously worked as the director of systems operations for TNCI, a telecommunications reseller, and as the contributions and technology manager at the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund, a Washington-based nonprofit organization. He began working at Media Matters for America as Online Outreach Coordinator in January 2007 and is currently serving as Deputy Director of Online Communications.
  • Scott Collins has more than seven years of experience in the nonprofit sector. Most recently, he served as development associate director at the Human Rights Campaign. He has also worked for Heifer International and the Clinton-Gore 1996 Committee. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees in human resources management. Collins is the Director of Human Resources at Media Matters for America.
  • Dave Crowley is a certified public accountant with more than 15 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. Most recently, he worked as a consultant assisting clients with financial operations and reporting. His previous employers include the National Park Foundation, the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, and the Enterprise Foundation. He is the Director of Finance at Media Matters for America.
  • John W. Delicath is a communications expert with more than 15 years experience in academia and government. He has held teaching positions at Allegheny College, the University of Pittsburgh, and the University of Cincinnati, where he taught courses in rhetoric, political communication, and media studies, including courses that examined media coverage of social movements, environmental issues, and the Iraq war. He is the author of numerous journal articles and book chapters, and is co-editor of Communication and Public Participation in Environmental Decision Making (SUNY Press). Most recently, he served as a senior communications analyst with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO). He earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in communication studies from the University of Louisville and the University of Georgia, respectively, and completed course work for his Ph.D. at the University of Iowa. Delicath is a Deputy Editorial Director for Media Matters for America.
  • Ben Dimiero graduated from Middlebury College in May 2006 with a bachelor's degree in English. He has previously worked as an intern at Focus Features. He began working at Media Matters for America as an intern in August 2007 and is currently serving as an Online Outreach Associate.
  • Lukas Eklund has worked as a web designer and developer periodically since 1998. Most recently, he worked as a management analyst for a large information technology firm. He holds a bachelor's degree in physics from North Park College and is a member of the Technology and Online Community Department at Media Matters for America.
  • Kirstin Ellison has previously worked on public-interest issues at the nonprofit organization Common Cause and interned at Public Campaign and the Genocide Intervention Network. She holds a bachelor's degree in government from Dartmouth College and is a member of the Research Department at Media Matters for America.
  • Katherine Ely most recently was the national deputy communications director for America Votes. She currently holds a position as vice president for media relations of the Virginia chapter of the National Organization for Women. Prior to coming to Washington, D.C., Ely studied at the University of Virginia's Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership as a Sorensen Fellow, and she holds a bachelor's degree from Old Dominion University in communications and psychology. She has also worked in the Virginia General Assembly as a legislative aide. Ely is a Media Relations Associate with Media Matters for America.
  • Rachel Evans most recently worked as an intern in the office of Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman (D-CT). She has also interned at The Miami Herald. Evans graduated in May 2005 from New York University with a bachelor's degree in journalism. She is Communications Staff Director at Media Matters for America.
  • Carolyn Fiddler joined Media Matters after most recently serving as development director for the Center for Progressive Reform. She graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2002 with a bachelor‘s degree in international relations, European studies, and political science, and received a law degree from the College of William & Mary in 2007. Prior to attending law school, she worked for the Democratic Party of Virginia, where she served as deputy finance director and later as communications director, and worked as a deputy clerk at Henrico County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. During law school, Fiddler completed two legislative internships with Virginia Delegate Jim Scott. She also enjoyed a brief stint as a political cartoonist. Fiddler is an External Affairs Associate at Media Matters for America.
  • Ben Fishel has worked as an intern in the offices of Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Sen. Charles E. Schumer (D-NY). Fishel graduated from Colgate University in May 2005 with a bachelor's degree in philosophy and political science. In May 2006 he began his work at Media Matters for America as an intern in the Research Department and is currently serving as a Media Relations Associate.
  • Jamison Foser has extensive experience in progressive research, communications, and strategy, having worked for nearly a decade in national politics. Most recently he served as Research Director at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) for the 2002 cycle. Foser is Executive Vice President at Media Matters for America.
  • Brian Frederick, who holds a doctorate in communication from the University of Colorado, most recently worked in advance for the John Edwards for President campaign. He has previously worked as a consultant for the Associated Press and the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics. Frederick received his master's degree in journalism from the University of North Carolina, where he worked as a columnist and editor for The Daily Tar Heel before becoming the paper's ombudsman. He received his bachelor's degree in English from the University of Iowa. Frederick is a Deputy Editorial Director at Media Matters for America.
  • Karl Frisch has worked on numerous political campaigns over the past 10 years. He served as multimedia communications director and member of the renowned Web team for Howard Dean's 2004 presidential campaign. In 2005, Frisch worked as press secretary for Rep. Louise M. Slaughter (D-NY) on the House Rules Committee. Most recently he served as press secretary of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC). Prior to his work with progressives and Democrats, for several years Frisch worked for Republicans including former Rep. Jim Nussle (IA) and the 2000 presidential campaigns of Lamar Alexander (TN) and Sen. John McCain (AZ). Frisch is the Communications Director at Media Matters for America.
  • Matthew Gertz served as deputy campaign manager of Democrat Diane Farrell's 2006 congressional campaign in Connecticut. He has also worked as an intern for Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) as well as with Citizens Union, a good-government nonprofit group in New York. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Columbia University and is a member of the Research Department at Media Matters for America.
  • Todd Gregory has worked in journalism for five years, serving as an editor and occasionally as a writer. Most recently, he was a copy editor at The Courier-Journal in Louisville, Kentucky. Gregory attended the University of Illinois and is a Web Editor at Media Matters for America.
  • Eric H. Hananoki previously worked as a researcher, segment producer, and blogger for The Al Franken Show on Air America Radio. He also served as the director of online communications for the Midwest Values Political Action Committee. Hananoki held research internships with the U.S. Public Interest Research Group and America Coming Together. His writing has appeared in the Chicago Sun-Times, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, and Flak Magazine. Hananoki graduated from The George Washington University in 2005 with a bachelor's degree in political science. He is a member of the Research Department at Media Matters for America.
  • Kathleen Henehan previously worked in energy policy at London Research International and has interned for Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) as well as the British think tank Demos. She holds a bachelor's degree in political science and television production from Loyola Marymount University and a master's degree in comparative politics from the London School of Economics. She is a member of the Research Department at Media Matters for America.
  • Brian Herman is a political and communications professional with more than 12 years of experience in the public and private sectors. Most recently, he worked as deputy campaign manager for Rep. Melissa Bean’s (D-IL) 2004 campaign, and then as Bean’s communications director and senior policy adviser, where he helped her win re-election to her suburban Chicago district. He previously held the position of public affairs associate at The Haymarket Group, a Chicago fundraising and public-relations firm, where he worked with municipal candidates and nonprofit organizations. Before working in legislative and communications positions for Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Illinois state Sen. Susan Garrett (D), Herman began his career as a corporate marketing professional, spending seven years advising clients on communication strategy and execution. He has a bachelor’s degree from Columbia College in Chicago and is the Director of External Affairs at Media Matters for America.
  • Brandon Hersh holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s degree in political communication from the University of Florida. He has interned for Florida state legislators and for former Rep. Tillie Fowler (R-FL). While pursuing his master’s degree, Hersh served as the University of Florida’s representative for the Center for American Progress’ Campus Progress and as a research assistant for the university’s College of Journalism, focusing on 2004 election news coverage. Hersh also worked for CNN’s YouTube Presidential Debate team and was a contributor to the Encyclopedia of Political Communication. He now serves as a press assistant at Media Matters for America.
  • Jenny Hoffman has worked in administration and coordination at various nonprofits, both in Washington, D.C., and the Midwest. Hoffman, who holds a bachelor's degree in international affairs from the George Washington University, is Strategic Communications Associate at Media Matters for America.
  • Erin Hofteig most recently served as director of online strategy at Grassroots Democrats, where she worked with more than 35 Democratic state parties to build stronger, more effective online programs. In 2003-04, Hofteig led online grassroots efforts for Sen. John Kerry's (D-MA) presidential campaign, for which she used a variety of online initiatives to identify and guide tens of thousands of grassroots activists across the nation. Prior to the Kerry campaign, she worked with the U.S. Public Interest Research Group as a federal forests organizer. A graduate of California State University-Chico with a double major in international relations and political science, Hofteig is Director of Online Communications at Media Matters for America.
  • Jeremy Holden covered state government for The Daily Reporter in Columbus, Ohio, and has contributed editorial content to Independent Banker magazine and Ohio Tavern News. He recently earned a Master of Arts degree from the George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs. He is a member of the Research Department at Media Matters for America.
  • David Hughes graduated from James Madison University with a bachelor’s degree in political science and rhetorical theory. He has previously worked with the United Way and the American Cancer Society in fundraising, grant writing, and grassroots organizing. Most recently, he was a solutions consultant with Democracy Data & Communications, working on constituent management, PAC development, and grassroots communications for a variety of organizations and projects including The Nature Conservancy and Sunrise Powerlink. Hughes is an External Affairs Associate at Media Matters for America.
  • Andrew Ironside graduated in June 2006 from Luther College, where he worked with People for Rights, Inclusion and Diversity of Expression (PRIDE) and the Student Diversity Action Coalition to promote campuswide awareness, tolerance, and pluralism. While at Luther, he also worked for the Dean for America campaign. He is a member of the Research Department at Media Matters for America.
  • Erikka Knuti has worked in organizing and communications for several campaigns. In 2006, she helped elect former Vice Adm. Joe Sestak (D-PA) to Congress. Prior to that, she was an associate at Chicago-based media consulting firm Adelstein/Liston. She has also served as a district representative and campaign coordinator for Rep. Dave Obey (D-WI). Knuti holds a political science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is the Deputy Director of External Affairs at Media Matters for America.
  • Terry Krepel has worked for newspapers for more than 17 years as a reporter, designer, and editor. He is the creator and editor of ConWebWatch, which monitors conservative news websites. Krepel holds a master's degree in multimedia journalism from Arkansas Tech University and is a Senior Editor at Media Matters for America.
  • Marcia Kuntz most recently ran the Alliance for Justice's Judicial Selection Project. Previously, she served as minority counsel for the housing subcommittee of the House Committee on Banking and Financial Services and as legislative counsel to Representative Barney Frank (D-MA). A graduate of Princeton University and the University of Chicago Law School, Kuntz is the Editorial Director at Media Matters for America.
  • Jessica Levin graduated from The Pennsylvania State University in May 2006 with a bachelor's degree in English. She has previously worked as an intern at a scientific philanthropy foundation and as a legal assistant in a brokerage clearing firm. She began working at Media Matters for America as an intern in December 2006 and is currently serving as an External Affairs Associate.
  • Brian J. Levy served as the deputy finance director of Justin Nadeau's 2004 congressional campaign in New Hampshire and also worked as an intern for former Democratic Sen. Jon S. Corzine (now the governor of New Jersey), as well as for the Foreign Policy Research Institute and the 2004 presidential campaign of former Rep. Richard A. Gephardt (D-MO). Levy graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's degree in political science. He is a member of the Research Department at Media Matters for America.
  • Susan Lin most recently worked in the information technology industry and has developed political experience through her work for Sen. Robert Torricelli (D-NJ) and several internships. She was also an undergraduate associate at the Eagleton Institute of Politics in New Jersey. Lin holds a bachelor's degree in political science and history from Rutgers College and is a Research Associate at Media Matters for America.
  • Simon Maloy previously recently worked for Kaplan Higher Education Online in New York as an editorial intern. He has been published in The Raw Story, a progressive news website. Maloy holds a bachelor's degree in history from Williams College. Previously a Senior Researcher, Maloy is now a Deputy Research Director at Media Matters for America.
  • Sarah Martin graduated from Bryn Mawr College in May 2007 with a bachelor's degree in Growth and Structure of Cities. As an undergraduate, she held a variety of positions in the school's Computing Services department and was a Multimedia and Design intern at the college during the summer of 2006. Martin is a member of the Technology and Online Community Department at Media Matters for America.
  • Dan Mayer previously worked in information-technology support for public schools in Northern California. He graduated cum laude from San Diego State University in 2005 with a bachelor's degree in political science and a minor in computer science. While a student, he interned with both the House Budget Committee and Rep. Susan Davis (D-CA). Mayer is a member of the Technology Department at Media Matters for America.
  • Matt McLaughlin has worked as a reporter and editor for newspapers since 1989, covering government, courts, education, and technology, among other issues. He holds a bachelor's degree in English and mass communications from Towson University and is the Managing Web Editor at Media Matters for America.
  • Julie Millican has been involved with several progressive organizations and campaigns, including work with America Coming Together, MoveOn.org, John Kerry's presidential campaign, and local Democratic parties. She has conducted research studies relating to media consumption and political knowledge and has held a governmental internship in which she worked on public policy and environmental issues. Millican holds a bachelor's degree in sociology and is a Senior Researcher at Media Matters for America.
  • Phil Mione has worked as an intern in the office of Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ), as well as for the campaign of New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine (D) and the nonprofit group New Jersey Citizen Action. Mione graduated from The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey in May 2006 and is a Public Affairs Associate at Media Matters for America.
  • Sarah Pavlus previously worked as a researcher at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, with a focus on Midwestern races. She also worked at the research consulting firm Ginsberg Lahey and on political campaigns in Iowa, Colorado, and Florida. Pavlus holds a bachelor's degree in fine arts from Washington University in St. Louis. She started at Media Matters for America as a Senior Researcher and is now a Deputy Research Director.
  • Georgina Petronella graduated summa cum laude from Georgetown University in May 2005 with a bachelor's degree in English. She has worked in theater production, including at the Folger Shakespeare Library and at the Shakespeare Theatre of Washington, D.C. She is a Development Associate at Media Matters for America.
  • David Pirotte has been involved with the Free Software movement and digital rights activism. He graduated with a degree in music technology from Northwestern University, where he worked in the information technology department. He is the Director of Technology at Media Matters for America.
  • Rob Savillo has experience in research, writing, and content analysis. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, where he earned a bachelor's degree in American studies with an emphasis on media and communications. He was the first student to earn the Certificate in Communications and Media Studies at UMBC. Savillo is a research analyst at Media Matters for America.
  • Jeremy Schulman served as the deputy communications director for Dave Thomas's congressional campaign in Colorado's 7th District. He has also interned for the Institute for Policy Studies and the American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado. Schulman holds a bachelor's degree in history from Pomona College. He is the Research Director at Media Matters for America.
  • Raphael Schweber-Koren previously worked as a researcher for the Thunder Road Group, following internships at National Public Radio and the AFL-CIO. Schweber-Koren holds a bachelor's degree in computer science from Johns Hopkins University and is a Senior Researcher at Media Matters for America.
  • Andrew Seifter has experience organizing, advocating, and fundraising for several progressive not-for-profit groups, including the Sierra Club and the State PIRGs. He also served as a research assistant for a Member of the British Parliament. Seifter holds a bachelor of arts from the University of Michigan and a master of science from the London School of Economics. Seifter is a Deputy Editorial Director at Media Matters for America.
  • Adam H. Shah most recently worked as senior counsel for the Judicial Selection Project at Alliance for Justice. Previously, he was an associate with the New York City law firm Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton. Shah graduated with honors from the University of Chicago with a degree in history and received a J.D. magna cum laude from the University of Michigan Law School, where he was contributing editor of the Michigan Law Review. He is Deputy Editorial Director at Media Matters for America.
  • Jon Sime has previously worked for the Fairfax County, Virginia, public library's technology department and in the internet service provider industry. In the late 1990s, he co-founded online retailer ThinkGeek.com (now a division of VA Software Corp.), which very quickly grew into a leading e-commerce site for those passionate about technology, gadgets, and "geek culture." As a co-founder of ThinkGeek ("stuff for smart masses") and its sole developer for the first four and a half years, he led all technology and software development. Sime is a member of the Technology and Online Community Department at Media Matters for America.
  • Rose R. Survine-Wesley has worked in administration and customer service at various companies throughout the United States. She attended Barnes Business College in Denver, where her studies focused on accounting for business. Survine-Wesley is the Administrative and Finance Assistant at Media Matters for America.
  • Steven Tollin graduated from Radford University in July 2006 with a bachelor's degree in media studies. He has previously worked as an intern for Virginia Public Radio. In October 2006, he began working at Media Matters for America as an intern in the Communications Department and is currently serving as Development and Operations Assistant.
  • Solange Uwimana has worked as a reporter, writer, and editor in newspapers, online media, and publishing for almost 10 years, most recently as an editorial assistant at APICS The Association for Operations Management. She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism (news-editorial) and mass communications from the University of Colorado and is a Web Editor at Media Matters for America.
  • Elbert Ventura has worked as a writer, editor, and researcher for various publications. His work has appeared in The New Republic Online, The American Prospect Online, National Public Radio's All Things Considered, and the San Francisco Chronicle, among other outlets. He holds a bachelor's degree in English literature and political science from Brown University and a master's degree in media and public affairs from George Washington University. He is a Research Fellow at Media Matters for America.
  • Mandy Vlasz has experience in political campaigns and consulting, beginning with the 2000 Gore/Lieberman campaign, for which she worked in the finance department of the national headquarters. She has also worked for Democratic polling firm Lake, Snell, Perry & Associates and on the U.S. Senate campaign of Gery Chico of Illinois in 2004. Vlasz is an Illinois native and holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Bradley University. She is the Assistant to the President at Media Matters for America.
  • Paul Waldman has authored and co-authored a number of books on media and politics, worked in electoral campaigns and political consulting, and edited an online magazine. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania and is a Senior Fellow at Media Matters for America. His latest book is Being Right Is Not Enough: What Progressives Must Learn From Conservative Success.
  • A.J. Walzer graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in May 2006 with a bachelor's degree in political science. He has recently worked as a business administrator of Atlantis Books, an independent bookshop in the Cyclades islands, and as a chef at Interim Restaurant and Bar in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee. Andrew joined Media Matters for America as an intern in the summer of 2007 and is currently a member of the Research Department.
  • Pete Welsch has worked as a Web developer and has conducted computer-mediated communications research on the intersection of blogging and the political process. He holds a bachelor's degree in history from St. Mary's College of Maryland and dual master's degrees in information science and library science from Indiana University-Bloomington. Welsch works in the Technology and Online Community Department at Media Matters for America.
  • Oliver Willis has worked as a Web developer and information architect on several media-related Web projects. He also boasts extensive experience in political blogging and authors his own site, which has been profiled in The Boston Globe and Baseline magazine, and on PBS. Willis attended Florida Atlantic University and is a member of the Technology and Online Community Department at Media Matters for America.
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