Tag Archives: pop culture

Origin of Shepard Fairey’s HOPE painting

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Martha Heinemann Bixby

I just learned that the “HOPE” painting of President Obama is based off of a photo of him taken at a Darfur event! My colleague Matt passed along the link to BuzzFeed, and made this comment: “The photo Shepard Fairey … Continue reading →

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Live Blogging Part 2 of 24 Season Premier

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Martha Heinemann Bixby

After blogging on Change.org about the special 2 hour episode in November, and live-blogging (and posting at Change.org) last night’s episode, I’m back for part 2 of the season premier. … more genocide and human rights references to come, follow … Continue reading →

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Live Blogging the Season Opener of 24

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Martha Heinemann Bixby

The bridge special episode of 24 was all about Jack Bauer fighting genocide. It’s clear this episode will cover the morality of torture, and try and reinvigorate the series.  So… I’ll be live-blogging the season-opening episode to highlight any international … Continue reading →

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Telling the Holocaust Like It Wasn’t – NYTimes.com

Posted on January 11, 2009 by Martha Heinemann Bixby

Telling the Holocaust Like It Wasn’t – NYTimes.com The New York Times has a new Holocaust movie review out today: Perhaps nothing came out of the Holocaust other than the determination to prevent a repetition of the crimes. But there … Continue reading →

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Jack Bauer fights genocide

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Martha Heinemann Bixby

Last night Fox re-ran  “24: Redemption” – the 2 hour special designed to serve as an introduction to the new season, beginning January 11.  As a lead-in I republish my blog entry for Change.org on “24: Redemption” and pop culture … Continue reading →

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