Propagandacritic.com is a fascinating site dedicated to explaining what makes propaganda propaganda, and getting people to think critically about the messages they see. It's run by Aaron Delwiche, a professor of communications at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas.
The history and inner workings of propaganda
Sixty years of A Confederacy of Dunces' Ignatius J. Reilly
"When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are all in confederacy against him." Johnathon Swift, epigraph to A Confederacy… READ THE REST
The brilliance of Miles Davis's "live score" for the 1958 film Elevator To The Gallows
In commemorating Miles Davis's birthday on May 26, 1926, Reconsidering Cinema posted this stacked split-screen video of Davis scoring Elevator To The Gallows to Twitter. The "Elevator To The Gallows… READ THE REST
US giving away free lighthouses to groups who will take care of them
The United States General Services Administration is giving away lighthouses to non-profits, educational organizations, and other groups who will care for them. GPS technology has made the beacons mostly obsolete… READ THE REST
Give your dad the gift of backyard golf with PutterBall, now only $160 in time for Father's Day
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. TL;DR: Tell Dad you love him with… READ THE REST
Grab this lightweight refurbished iPad Mini 2 for only $107
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. TL;DR: Slip this lightweight refurbished Apple iPad Mini… READ THE REST
This Home Golf Micro Simulator is only $180 this Father's Day
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. TL;DR: Treat Dad to the SwingLogic SLX MicroSim… READ THE REST
