Ruthie Kelly's Blog

Musings from a young journalist

Ruthie Kelly

Bio: I like to find the connections, explore the data, and seek out new information. I have a very specific view of the world; I grew up in a very religious, relatively traditional Christian household and became a feminist atheist, so I have an interesting perspective on both sides of the liberal/conservative coin. I'd like to think that gives me insight and empathy it's difficult for either side of the spectrum to have. I am a nerd, a gadfly, and a journalist. I am studying journalism and political science at San Diego State University. I am the editor in chief at SDSU's independent student newspaper, The Daily Aztec. I am hoping to make a difference in the world without sacrificing my life, economic stability, or all of my personal time. I doubt I'll succeed, but it's worth trying.

Links to my favorite alternative news sites: NPR; Slate; Salon; AlterNet; The Nation; ProPublica; Mother Jones; Media Matters; Democracy Now; Women's e-news; The New Republic; The Huffington Post; The Daily Censored; Talking Points Memo; My Direct Democracy; The American Prospect; The Columbia Journalism Review; The Voice of San Diego; The Daily Aztec

March 23, 2009 11:48AM
“Bwa ha ha ha ha! So true! I now dub this post White-Person approved. I know you were waiting for that too, right? ;)”
About: When Are White People Going To Stop Waiting For A Handout?

March 23, 2009 12:59AM
“Isn't that the way it always works out? You appeal to the cynic in me.”
About: They never tell you what they mean by "promiscuity"