Wampum: The 2005 Koufax Awards: Best Writing

Athenae from First Draft, by a length! Great writer, one who could write about the classified ads and make you cry with emotion. But, also able to write a rant better than anyone ever before.

Posted by: hoppy | March 4, 2006 07:48 PM

Oh boy, this was tough. In the end I had to go with my friend: Caliberal @ My Left Wing. Her words will make you feel the importance of women's rights down to your very soul.

Posted by: sassy texan | March 4, 2006 07:53 PM

The Editors at The Poor Man.

Posted by: MattT | March 4, 2006 07:53 PM

voting for Gottlieb on My Left Wing for Best Writing. His writing is truly fucking superb.

Posted by: bluebird of happiness | March 4, 2006 08:03 PM

Courting Destiny.

Posted by: Bone | March 4, 2006 08:14 PM

Riverbend of Baghdad Burning

Posted by: Wren Dishon | March 4, 2006 08:20 PM

Nuthatch at bootstrap analysis

Posted by: Cindy | March 4, 2006 08:21 PM

As many votes as possible for myself at Casual Asides. No frontin'.

Posted by: D. J. | March 4, 2006 08:26 PM

After much (and by "much" I mean "metric tons") of agonizing, I have to go with Caliberal at My Left Wing.

Posted by: Raybin | March 4, 2006 08:29 PM

tough to pick one. Toughest category of all for me. I could
pick half the people on this list.

I personally think it's a miscategorization to have Wolcott in indy/
w/ indy/amateur bloggers, so I'm eliminating him.

Jeffers, Athenae, Digby- touched by the gods, each of them.

But if I have to choose one writer, who can can consistenly day
in day out, on a staggering variety of topics, from the intensely personal to the political, from the ridiculous to the sublime, get the
job done, I've got to go with Amanda Marcotte. Even when I
disagree with her, I love the way she can communicate an idea.

Amanda Marcotte of Pandagon.

Posted by: virgotex | March 4, 2006 08:30 PM

I cast my stone for Pia at Courting Destiny

Posted by: Doug Pascover | March 4, 2006 08:33 PM

Daily Kos: Georgia10

Posted by: FranM | March 4, 2006 08:50 PM

The Poor Man: The Editors

Posted by: oldwhitelady | March 4, 2006 09:02 PM

Bitch PhD is, hands down, the best writer in the entre blogosphere!

Posted by: TD | March 4, 2006 09:06 PM

Courting Destiny- Pia Savage.
When you talk writing blogs she is the one.

Posted by: cooper | March 4, 2006 09:12 PM

Jonathan at PastPeak

Posted by: Charyn | March 4, 2006 09:14 PM

DailyKos: Hunter

Posted by: Cathy | March 4, 2006 09:14 PM

Georgia10 at Daily KOS

Posted by: TheBlaz | March 4, 2006 09:17 PM

Shanikka, at My Left Wing.

Posted by: mirrim | March 4, 2006 09:18 PM

My Left Wing's gottlieb.

Posted by: Maryscott O'Connor | March 4, 2006 09:23 PM

David Neiwert at Orcinus.

Posted by: Urizen | March 4, 2006 09:42 PM

Jonathan at PastPeak

Posted by: Charyn | March 4, 2006 10:02 PM

Legal Fiction

Posted by: Josh | March 4, 2006 10:07 PM

Driftglass.

Posted by: Michael | March 4, 2006 10:16 PM

Mahablog: Barbara O'Brien

Posted by: modus potus | March 4, 2006 10:28 PM

Lance Mannion

Posted by: astroprof | March 4, 2006 10:29 PM

athenae @ first-draft. doubly so when she's pissed

-- And only because billmon hasn't written enough lately to justify the nomination and a vote (still the best in the biz, tho).

Posted by: thingwarbler | March 4, 2006 10:39 PM

Digby at Hullabaloo

Posted by: kathyp | March 4, 2006 10:45 PM

kid oakland

Posted by: wu ming | March 4, 2006 10:48 PM

The Fat Lady Sings

Posted by: The Fat Lady Sings | March 4, 2006 10:50 PM

Pandagon: Amanda Marcotte

Posted by: julie | March 4, 2006 10:55 PM

I vote for The (liberal)Girl Next Door (that's me). Digby would have got my vote in this one, but since my name is missing from the Most Deserving of Wider Recognition category (although it's where most of my noms came in), I'll have to choose myself on this one. I do write a heckuva lot of original material and much of it is even quite good.

Posted by: liberalgirlnextdoor | March 4, 2006 10:55 PM

Courting Destiny

Posted by: EsotericWombat | March 4, 2006 10:58 PM

Chris Clarke, Creek Running North.

Posted by: Orange | March 4, 2006 10:58 PM

Digby at Hullabaloo

There are any number from this list who are incredibly talented -- brilliant, in fact. But Digby delivers eloquence nearly every day -- thoughtful, analytical, ranting, tongue in cheek -- whichever voice he (she? don't know, don't care) choses it is always resonant. Somehow, through these dark years, Digby has learned to make his keyboard scream with both logic and grace.

My runner up - Athenae at First Draft whose growth as a writer is visible and stunning. She's gotten amazingly good very fast.

Posted by: Kay | March 4, 2006 10:59 PM

Gottlieb at My Left Wing -- The dude is a genius.

Posted by: Pluto | March 4, 2006 11:02 PM

bitch phd

Posted by: ben wolfson | March 4, 2006 11:09 PM

Well, really Chris Clarke, Twisty, or Michael Berube deserve this, but I'm still gonna vote for me.

Bitch PhD

Posted by: bitchphd | March 4, 2006 11:09 PM

Lance Mannion.

Posted by: coturnix | March 4, 2006 11:24 PM

berube

Posted by: eddi vulic | March 4, 2006 11:27 PM

My Left Wing: Gottlieb

Posted by: beagleandtabby | March 4, 2006 11:31 PM

BitchPhD

Posted by: taddyporter | March 4, 2006 11:35 PM

Best writer, so on form rather than on content or volume.

Michael Berube, (then Yglesias, then BPhD).

ash
['Pardon moi.']

Posted by: ash | March 4, 2006 11:38 PM

Obsidian Wings: Hilzoy

Posted by: vanessa | March 4, 2006 11:38 PM

Weeping for Brunnhilde @ My Left Wing

Posted by: Deano | March 4, 2006 11:39 PM

One for Courting Destiny, please! I love Pia's stories!

Posted by: Bonnie | March 4, 2006 11:39 PM

Bitch PhD

Posted by: Nick Barrowman | March 4, 2006 11:44 PM

First Draft--Athenae

She would have written a fabulous comment to accompany her vote were she me. I, on the other hand...sigh...

Posted by: BuggyQ | March 4, 2006 11:49 PM

without question, I Blame the Patriarchy

Posted by: sa | March 4, 2006 11:49 PM

gottlieb: My Left Wing

Posted by: billybush | March 5, 2006 12:09 AM

I vote for COURTING DESTINY too!

Posted by: Lisa | March 5, 2006 12:10 AM

Digby

Posted by: mpower1952 | March 5, 2006 12:16 AM

firedoglake: ReddHedd

Posted by: neurophius | March 5, 2006 12:27 AM

Courting Destiny son!

Posted by: enjoi | March 5, 2006 12:33 AM

Digby, day in and day out, never fails to amaze.

Posted by: Sandia Blanca | March 5, 2006 12:35 AM

My Left Wing: Maryscott O'Connor

Posted by: Nonetheless | March 5, 2006 12:35 AM

BitchPhD rocks.

Posted by: JB | March 5, 2006 12:39 AM

Athanae at First Draft

Posted by: flory | March 5, 2006 12:59 AM

Hunter @ dkos....no doubt about it.

Posted by: tlh lib | March 5, 2006 01:12 AM

James Wolcott, my God yes

Posted by: Josh | March 5, 2006 01:18 AM

Creek Running North. By a mile.

Posted by: Michael Anderson | March 5, 2006 01:20 AM

ReddHedd at Firedoglake - her post after the mining tragedy alone merits a Koufax. In a blogworld filled with snark, ReddHedd instead touches our hearts and that is a rare gift indeed.

Posted by: siun | March 5, 2006 01:30 AM

Berube, without a doubt.

Posted by: eno | March 5, 2006 01:32 AM

Meteor Blades.

Posted by: Laura | March 5, 2006 01:43 AM

The Next Hurrah: Meteor Blades

Posted by: anonymous | March 5, 2006 01:43 AM

Digby

Posted by: shayera | March 5, 2006 02:17 AM

Winding Road In An Urban Area, Jaye Ramsey Sutter

Posted by: Missouri Mule | March 5, 2006 02:44 AM

hullabaloo

Posted by: asda | March 5, 2006 02:46 AM

Majikthise

Posted by: Lindsay Beyerstein | March 5, 2006 02:49 AM

Amanda Marcotte of Pandagon.

Posted by: masale.wallah | March 5, 2006 02:57 AM

firedoglake's reddhedd

Posted by: op99 | March 5, 2006 03:09 AM

The Rude Pundit is always bodacious and bawdy fun, but James Wolcott gets my vote by a foreskin for his brilliant, cutting wit.

Posted by: radlib1 | March 5, 2006 03:44 AM

James Wolcott all the way! Funny guy.

Posted by: Giuditta | March 5, 2006 04:54 AM

Twisty at I Blame the Patriarchy

Posted by: M | March 5, 2006 05:40 AM

Suburban Guerrilla!

Posted by: Waco | March 5, 2006 05:55 AM

My Left Wing: Weeping for Brunnhilde

Posted by: pyrrho | March 5, 2006 06:12 AM

Hullabaloo: Digby

Posted by: :-D | March 5, 2006 06:27 AM

Unclaimed Territory by Glenn Greenwald.

Posted by: Jeff Coleman | March 5, 2006 07:08 AM

Bitch PhD.

Posted by: barb | March 5, 2006 07:30 AM

The Heretik.

Posted by: Anita | March 5, 2006 07:33 AM

Glenn Greenwald for Unclaimed Territory

Posted by: RH | March 5, 2006 07:39 AM

firedoglake: ReddHedd

Posted by: Judi | March 5, 2006 08:01 AM

Digby gets my vote for best writer. There are many wonderful writers in Blogosphere but he manages to distill issues brilliantly and also brings to bear a rich life of experience (whatever it is) that is truly marvelous

Posted by: russael | March 5, 2006 08:36 AM

Two enthusiastic thumbs up for Majikthise for besting writing.

Chuck L.

Posted by: Chuck Lebo | March 5, 2006 08:50 AM

Courting Destiny

Posted by: ken grandlund | March 5, 2006 08:50 AM

Mahablog: Barbara O'Brien

Posted by: Donna | March 5, 2006 08:55 AM

Unclaimed Territory.

Posted by: Thomas Allen | March 5, 2006 09:17 AM

The Countess: Trish Wilson

Posted by: Genia | March 5, 2006 09:22 AM

ReedHedd at firedoglake

Posted by: Sangemon | March 5, 2006 09:38 AM

Jamie Kenny at Blood & Treasure

Posted by: CKR | March 5, 2006 09:49 AM

Unclaimed Territory by Glenn Greenwald

Posted by: SouthieFL | March 5, 2006 10:03 AM

Natalie Davis of All Facts and Opinions

Posted by: JN Connolly | March 5, 2006 10:06 AM

First Draft: Athenae

Posted by: Showman | March 5, 2006 10:15 AM

Shakespeare's Sister.

Posted by: Paul the Spud | March 5, 2006 10:30 AM

Glenn Greenwald of Unclaimed Territory

Posted by: Shawn | March 5, 2006 10:32 AM

firedoglake:redd

Posted by: jon | March 5, 2006 10:35 AM

James Wolcott is the best.
I live to read his snark.

Posted by: leslie | March 5, 2006 10:56 AM

Flea at One Good Thing.

Posted by: Rahel | March 5, 2006 10:57 AM

Firedoglake: ReddHedd

Well written, now my favorite "must read" blog everyday.

Posted by: Ray Bryant | March 5, 2006 11:03 AM

Firedoglake: ReddHedd

Posted by: Mattsmom | March 5, 2006 11:04 AM

I blame the patriarchy

Posted by: Endorfin | March 5, 2006 11:05 AM

By Neddie Jingo

Posted by: Nell Lancaster | March 5, 2006 11:15 AM

Creek Running North

Posted by: meow | March 5, 2006 11:15 AM

Neddie (or Al Swearengen)... good enough for Helmut and Wolcott, good enough for me.

Posted by: rameau's nephew | March 5, 2006 11:16 AM

Hullabaloo by a nose.

Posted by: Johnboy | March 5, 2006 11:16 AM

It was hard to decide between Hilzoy (Obsidian Wings) and Jeanne (body and soul). Since you cannot vote for both though, I have to say that Jeanne wins by a hairswidth.

Posted by: dutchmarbel | March 5, 2006 11:20 AM

Creek Running North

Posted by: meow | March 5, 2006 11:33 AM

Glenn Greenwald

Posted by: nolagal | March 5, 2006 11:41 AM

Gleen Greenwald

Posted by: Anonymous | March 5, 2006 11:43 AM

Past Peak
Jon Ide's writing is always clear and well researched.

Posted by: Maurice Thaler | March 5, 2006 12:02 PM

firedoglake: ReddHedd

Posted by: egregious | March 5, 2006 12:20 PM

One Good Thing.

Posted by: Susan | March 5, 2006 12:22 PM

gottlieb at My Left Wing

Posted by: Alton Murphy | March 5, 2006 12:24 PM

Glenn Greenwald.

Posted by: cloudsplitter | March 5, 2006 12:27 PM

Unclaimed Territory: Glenn Greenwald

Posted by: wehowayland | March 5, 2006 12:28 PM

Glen Greenwald is going to make a difference

Posted by: kd | March 5, 2006 12:30 PM

By Neddie Jingo

Posted by: Matt | March 5, 2006 12:33 PM

The Countess~Trish Wilson

Posted by: Claudine Dombrowski | March 5, 2006 12:51 PM

Majikthise: Lindsay Beyerstein

Posted by: Robin | March 5, 2006 12:51 PM

Glenn Greenwald

Posted by: Kevin | March 5, 2006 12:52 PM

The Countess~Trish Wilson

Posted by: Claudine Dombrowski | March 5, 2006 12:55 PM

The Fat Lady Sings

Posted by: Steve O | March 5, 2006 01:04 PM

Courting Destiny

Posted by: Steve O | March 5, 2006 01:06 PM

The toughest category of all-wish I could split my vote 8 or 10 ways! But that's not possible, so I vote for Michael Berube just by a whisker.

Posted by: Geoff | March 5, 2006 01:19 PM

Georgia10 at Daily Kos

Posted by: S. C. Hartman | March 5, 2006 01:35 PM

Michael Berube, if I have to pick only one.

Posted by: Maureen | March 5, 2006 01:37 PM

Majikthise!

Incisive, yet consistently fails to be stentorian, a peeve of mine with many other substantial blogs.

Posted by: The Great Beast | March 5, 2006 01:42 PM

The Editors

Posted by: incontrolados | March 5, 2006 01:49 PM

COURTING DESTINY for best writing.
sharp, insightful, hard working and best of all, a true new yorker.

Posted by: joe | March 5, 2006 01:58 PM

My vote goes to Courting Destiny!

Posted by: Lucia | March 5, 2006 01:58 PM

The Countess, Trish Wilson has been raising awareness of a vital issue which is the way the courts have been protectinb batterers and taking children from protective mothers. The harm to society is incalculable but mainstream media have been afraid to take on the male supremicists who have captured the "fathers rights" movement.

Posted by: Barry Goldstein | March 5, 2006 02:04 PM

The Rude Pundit

Posted by: tw | March 5, 2006 02:06 PM

Creek running north. Thanks!

Posted by: Ross | March 5, 2006 02:09 PM

Casual Asides- D.J Waletzky. Brilliant analysis!

Posted by: Ren | March 5, 2006 02:28 PM

Past Peak

Posted by: Beth Ide | March 5, 2006 02:38 PM

the great and powerful James Wolcott

Posted by: watertiger | March 5, 2006 02:54 PM

tough choices but i'll go with lance mannion closely followed by bob harris, digby & wolcott

Posted by: mustang sally | March 5, 2006 03:09 PM

Glenn Greenwald gets my vote.

Posted by: Mark | March 5, 2006 03:10 PM

Hunter!

Posted by: drag0n | March 5, 2006 03:11 PM

Majikthise!!!!

Posted by: Sarah Lebo | March 5, 2006 03:14 PM

Majikthise!!!!

Posted by: Sarah Lebo | March 5, 2006 03:14 PM

James Wolcott

Posted by: emma | March 5, 2006 03:24 PM

Majikthise

Posted by: Wade Martin | March 5, 2006 03:24 PM

I vote for Echidne of the Snakes

Posted by: Silence Dogood | March 5, 2006 03:42 PM

I vote for MAJIKTHISE!

Posted by: suzib3 | March 5, 2006 03:47 PM

Orcinus

Posted by: dumpendebat | March 5, 2006 03:47 PM

I vote for Majikthise!

Posted by: Gord Argue | March 5, 2006 04:02 PM

Firedoglake - excellent political and issues writing

Posted by: TF-MA | March 5, 2006 04:08 PM

I vote for the lovely and talented Pia, Courting Destiny.

Posted by: shayna | March 5, 2006 04:10 PM

Adventus

Posted by: janeboatler | March 5, 2006 04:36 PM

There are a number of talented writers to choose from on this list, but my vote goes to, drumroll please:

The Fat Lady Sings

Posted by: Debby | March 5, 2006 04:39 PM

There are a number of talented writers to choose from on this list, but my vote goes to, drumroll please:

The Fat Lady Sings

Posted by: Debby | March 5, 2006 04:42 PM

Pia Savage's Courting Destiny is the best and most interesting and most addictive.

Posted by: Steve F | March 5, 2006 04:50 PM

Bitch Ph.D.

Posted by: robd | March 5, 2006 05:04 PM

Norbizness

Posted by: Otto Man | March 5, 2006 05:11 PM

Unclaimed Territory

Posted by: tess | March 5, 2006 05:18 PM

Courting Destiny!

Posted by: sage | March 5, 2006 05:19 PM

Hullabaloo: Digby

Posted by: john i | March 5, 2006 05:22 PM

Michael Berube

Posted by: Emma Anne | March 5, 2006 05:27 PM

Weeping for Brunnhilde of My Left Wing

The great thing about having to choose is the chance to go back and read so many wonderful posts by so many incredible writers. It's also the hardest part of choosing. I'm voting for Weeping for Brunnhilde because he's a beautiful man with a beautiful soul and he writes from the heart. It really doesn't get much better than that.

Posted by: caliberal | March 5, 2006 05:45 PM

Hullabaloo: Tristero

(sorry, digby)

Posted by: Theophrastus Bombastus von Hoehenheim den Sidste | March 5, 2006 05:51 PM

How to choose, how to choose, hmmmmmm.

Ok, I'll go with Michael B�rub� this round.

Posted by: SneakySnu | March 5, 2006 06:03 PM

Once Upon A Time: Arthur Silber

Posted by: Al-Muhajabah | March 5, 2006 06:20 PM

Unclaimed Territory

Posted by: marain | March 5, 2006 06:21 PM

Bitch, PhD

Posted by: Elizabeth | March 5, 2006 06:22 PM

Lindsay Beyerstein of Majikthise

Posted by: Thad | March 5, 2006 06:29 PM

The CountessTrish Wilson gets my vote.

Posted by: Joan Zorza | March 5, 2006 06:30 PM

Gottlieb, My Left Wing

Posted by: Frankenoid | March 5, 2006 06:31 PM

Driftglass. Awesome writing.

Posted by: Miss Cellania | March 5, 2006 06:46 PM

My vote goes to the wonderful Pia of Courting Destiny.

Posted by: Cowgirl | March 5, 2006 07:17 PM

I vote for Courting Destiny.

Posted by: Janet | March 5, 2006 07:48 PM

I vote for the Countess Blog By Trish Wilson
in the categories of Best Writing, Most Deserving of Wider Recognition, Best Single Issue Blog, Best Stories such as Breaking the Silence

Posted by: Susan Cobleigh | March 5, 2006 07:59 PM

I have to go with Susie Madrak @ Suburban Guerrilla, mostly because she has a broad spectrum reach in her communicative style...not to mention how prolific and varied her writings are. It was a tough call, there are top notch writers above, but I believe Susie Madrak has the edge today.

Posted by: Anonymous | March 5, 2006 08:03 PM

TomDispatch

Posted by: jt from BC | March 5, 2006 08:14 PM

Some of my favorite writers are on this list, so it's
tough.

Vote: Jeffers at Adventus.

Posted by: Vivian | March 5, 2006 08:32 PM

Digby

Posted by: Ben Merc | March 5, 2006 08:50 PM

Unclaimed Territory - Glenn Greenwald

Posted by: Sadie | March 5, 2006 09:25 PM

I Blame The Patriarchy!'s Twisty Faster

Posted by: Hissy Cat | March 5, 2006 09:41 PM

First Draft - Athenae

Posted by: FeralLiberal | March 5, 2006 09:43 PM

Echidne.

Posted by: Charlotte Smith | March 5, 2006 09:47 PM

James Wolcott

Posted by: mcubed | March 5, 2006 09:55 PM

Unclaimed Territory - Glenn Greenwald

Mature discussion, well thought out commentary and analysis

Posted by: DB | March 5, 2006 10:06 PM

Bootstrap Analysis

Posted by: afarensis | March 5, 2006 10:52 PM

Alas.

Posted by: Asher Abrams | March 5, 2006 10:56 PM

The Poor Man.

Posted by: Calling All Toasters | March 5, 2006 11:27 PM

TheEditors at The Poor Man

Posted by: nereus | March 5, 2006 11:37 PM

Liberal Girl Next Door

Posted by: rory shock | March 5, 2006 11:37 PM

Courting Destiny gets my vote.

Posted by: ken grandlund | March 5, 2006 11:51 PM

the best is pia savage of courting destiny - hands down

Posted by: Steve F | March 5, 2006 11:52 PM

Redd Hedd- relevant, organized, thoughtful and moving.

Posted by: hangtown | March 5, 2006 11:58 PM

Amanda Marcotte

Posted by: sarah irene | March 6, 2006 12:08 AM

James Wolcott

Posted by: Anonymous | March 6, 2006 12:15 AM

Matt Yglesias

Posted by: ars | March 6, 2006 12:15 AM

Majikthise

Posted by: Anonymous | March 6, 2006 12:30 AM

Unclaimed Territory by Glenn Greenwald

Posted by: Ken | March 6, 2006 12:41 AM

Hullabaloo: Digby

Posted by: Ken | March 6, 2006 12:53 AM

ReddHedd. She makes legal strategy and intricacies accessible to
all of us, and she does it with heart, patience, and humor.

Posted by: rascalsout | March 6, 2006 01:00 AM

James Wolcott. No contest.

Posted by: Red Tory | March 6, 2006 02:29 AM

Caliberal, for her naked truth and purely channeled passion.

Posted by: moiv | March 6, 2006 03:00 AM

Hunter at Daily Kos.

Posted by: Nonpartisan | March 6, 2006 03:13 AM

Lindsay at Majikthise gets my vote.

Posted by: Alon Levy | March 6, 2006 03:50 AM

Majikthise. Because she kicks ass. Need there be another reason?

Posted by: Kraorh | March 6, 2006 06:10 AM

I vote for The Reaction: Michael J.W. Stickings

Posted by: JTD | March 6, 2006 07:05 AM

Shakespeare's Sister: Melissa McEwan

Posted by: AndiF | March 6, 2006 07:28 AM

The Carpetbagger Report

Posted by: Steve | March 6, 2006 07:58 AM

norbizness, because merlot and strychnine taste so good together.

Posted by: Anonymous | March 6, 2006 09:01 AM

Micheal Berube, hands down.

Posted by: DocMara | March 6, 2006 09:09 AM

Carpetbagger Report

Posted by: Ed Stephan | March 6, 2006 09:15 AM

Carpetbagger Report

Posted by: Beth | March 6, 2006 09:31 AM

Working 4 Change: David Sirota

Posted by: Jeff | March 6, 2006 09:33 AM

Bob Harris.

Posted by: Stephanie | March 6, 2006 09:51 AM

The Carpetbagger Report

Posted by: Meg | March 6, 2006 09:59 AM

The Carpetbagger Report

Posted by: Rege | March 6, 2006 10:05 AM

Timothy Burke

Posted by: Ralph Luker | March 6, 2006 10:05 AM

The Reaction.

Posted by: Michael Stickings | March 6, 2006 10:15 AM

Hilzoy

Posted by: LizardBreath | March 6, 2006 10:16 AM

The Carpetbagger Report, The Rude Pundit

Posted by: Barbara Greer | March 6, 2006 10:20 AM

Digby.

James Wolcott may be the best *writer* on the left side of the dial, but for quantity, substance, force, and style, Digby wins.

Posted by: David Yaseen | March 6, 2006 10:26 AM

Red Tory

Posted by: actor212 | March 6, 2006 10:48 AM

Majikthise

Posted by: Maeve Adams | March 6, 2006 11:10 AM

ReddHedd

Posted by: Mommybrain | March 6, 2006 11:45 AM

Courting Destiny, por favor.

Posted by: Chrissie | March 6, 2006 11:49 AM

Carpetbagger Report!

Posted by: ET | March 6, 2006 11:53 AM

Blood & Treasure

Posted by: rob | March 6, 2006 12:00 PM

The (liberal)Girl Next Door

Posted by: diddythegeek | March 6, 2006 12:01 PM

Madman in the Marketplace ... at Liberal Street Fighter.

Posted by: Marisacat | March 6, 2006 12:04 PM

Vote for Majikthise

Posted by: Leopold | March 6, 2006 12:08 PM

The Carpetbagger report is an excellent source for me. His writing is without any noticable flaw and he is able to explain very complicated situations in a very comprehensable way

Posted by: gracious | March 6, 2006 12:12 PM

Shakespeare's Sister: Melissa McEwan

Posted by: AndiF | March 6, 2006 12:22 PM

Georgia10
(All the sycophants say, "Georgia rocks!" etc.)

Posted by: 4jkb4ia | March 6, 2006 12:42 PM

Majikthise

Posted by: sjanie | March 6, 2006 12:49 PM

The Carpetbagger Report

Posted by: Virginia Benen | March 6, 2006 12:55 PM

Count another vote for Bob Harris.

Posted by: JeffMontgomery | March 6, 2006 01:11 PM

Orcinus: David Neiwert.

Posted by: Fragano Ledgister | March 6, 2006 01:18 PM

Nuthatch at Bootstrap Analysis

Posted by: Nannothemis | March 6, 2006 01:24 PM

Twisty- I Blame the Patriarchy

Posted by: sphex | March 6, 2006 01:27 PM

The Carpetbagger Report

Posted by: Drew P | March 6, 2006 01:32 PM

Bootstrap Analysis by Nuthatch. Now that I know she is left-handed, it explains a lot of things.

Posted by: Mark | March 6, 2006 01:43 PM

The Carpetbagger Report

Posted by: burro | March 6, 2006 01:45 PM

Suburban Guerrilla

Posted by: pd | March 6, 2006 01:54 PM

PastPeak - I read it every day

Posted by: mark | March 6, 2006 01:56 PM

Bootstrap Analysis

Posted by: Darrin O'Brien | March 6, 2006 01:57 PM

Courting Destiny

Posted by: Tom Harper | March 6, 2006 01:57 PM

Suburban Guerrilla

Posted by: pd | March 6, 2006 01:59 PM

PastPeak I read it every day. Even the art work fills our home.

Posted by: mark | March 6, 2006 02:03 PM

Carpetbagger!

Posted by: Drainpipe | March 6, 2006 02:36 PM

Creek Running North by Chris Clarke

Posted by: NYSusan | March 6, 2006 02:38 PM

Courting Destiny

Posted by: Dane | March 6, 2006 02:38 PM

I vote for Courting Destiny

Posted by: jane | March 6, 2006 02:49 PM

The Fat Lady Sings
Always enjoyable.

Posted by: Arfnax | March 6, 2006 02:51 PM

Liberal Girl Next Door. Always a good read, and full of useful (albeit distressing) info.

Posted by: mark bradley | March 6, 2006 03:01 PM

The Carpetbagger Report

Posted by: prm | March 6, 2006 03:10 PM

Suburban Guerrilla

Posted by: votermom | March 6, 2006 03:13 PM

Brilliant writer and funny, too.

Posted by: gottlieb at My Left Wing | March 6, 2006 03:29 PM

Unclaimed Territory - Glenn Greenwald

Posted by: L.R. | March 6, 2006 03:29 PM

J. Ramsey Sutter, Winding Road in an Urban Area.

Posted by: Houston Bridges | March 6, 2006 03:37 PM

gottlieb at My Left Wing

This is my second vote in this category because my first vote was incomplete.

Posted by: jill | March 6, 2006 03:41 PM

Driftglass

Posted by: Nathan | March 6, 2006 03:45 PM

Once Upon a Time

Posted by: Katherine | March 6, 2006 03:45 PM

My vote is for Orcinus. Spectacular writing.

Posted by: Ryan | March 6, 2006 03:56 PM

Another set of hard choices. Chris Clarke at Creek Running North.

Posted by: D. Sidhe | March 6, 2006 03:57 PM

Mollie Martin: The (Liberal) Girl Next Door
As lucid, passionate AND prolific as anyone
blogging today!

Posted by: Dale Hippert | March 6, 2006 04:10 PM

Surburban Guerilla--Susie Madrak

Posted by: Rachelle | March 6, 2006 04:17 PM

Obsidian Wings: Hilzoy

Posted by: Anonymous | March 6, 2006 04:22 PM

Bob Harris, because pudus rock.

Posted by: dayglozoo | March 6, 2006 04:28 PM

The Reaction

Posted by: J | March 6, 2006 04:42 PM

Hilzoy at Obsidian Wings gets my vote.

Posted by: NZPhil | March 6, 2006 04:48 PM

Susie Madrak, the Suburban Guerilla.

Posted by: Paulette | March 6, 2006 05:07 PM

Creek Running North.

Posted by: Rana | March 6, 2006 05:10 PM

The Carpetbagger Report!!

Posted by: Curmudgeon | March 6, 2006 05:31 PM

Driftglass.

Posted by: Grotesqueticle | March 6, 2006 05:41 PM

Frogs and Ravens

Posted by: Pilgrim/Heretic | March 6, 2006 05:45 PM

bootstrap analysis

Posted by: D. Rodriguez | March 6, 2006 05:47 PM

Unclaimed Territory (Glenn Greenwald)

Posted by: Doodah | March 6, 2006 05:48 PM

Suburban Guerilla

Posted by: SloJoe | March 6, 2006 06:41 PM

Unclaimed Territory by Glenn Greenwald.

Posted by: Leila | March 6, 2006 06:50 PM

Dr. Tom More at The Moquol.

Posted by: mf | March 6, 2006 07:08 PM

No contest...my vote is for Courting Destiny, Pia�s site!

Posted by: Monika | March 6, 2006 07:19 PM

Bootstrap Analysis for Best Writing!

Posted by: W.A. Jenkins | March 6, 2006 07:52 PM

Susie Madrak

Posted by: Iggy Mouse | March 6, 2006 08:02 PM

Got to be the Poorman

Posted by: Reenie | March 6, 2006 09:00 PM

The Fat Lady Sings

Posted by: Smokey | March 6, 2006 09:14 PM

Bob Harris

Posted by: Anonymous | March 6, 2006 09:43 PM

The Poor Man: The Editors

Posted by: tcdowc | March 6, 2006 09:46 PM

Lauren from Feministe.

Posted by: Amanda Marcotte | March 6, 2006 09:49 PM

Majikthise

Posted by: Revere | March 6, 2006 09:59 PM

On a good day, Attytood. Hell, on a bad day, Attytood.

Posted by: Bryan | March 6, 2006 10:18 PM

Pandagon: Amanda Marcotte

Posted by: Andrew Cory | March 6, 2006 10:18 PM

Wolcott

Posted by: Sneelock | March 6, 2006 10:20 PM

Neil Shakespeare

Posted by: sumo | March 6, 2006 10:35 PM

Digby

Posted by: Lizzy | March 6, 2006 11:01 PM

Susie Madrik, (soon to be ex-) Suburban Guerilla

Posted by: Peter ve | March 6, 2006 11:08 PM

Susie Madrak, the Suburban Guerrilla!

Posted by: will | March 6, 2006 11:34 PM

Twisty Faster of I Blame the Patriarchy

Posted by: bridgetka | March 6, 2006 11:40 PM

Twisty - I Blame the Patriarchy

Posted by: DG | March 6, 2006 11:59 PM

The Carpetbagger Report

Posted by: Suzy | March 7, 2006 12:08 AM

Go Majikthise Go

Posted by: Mitch | March 7, 2006 01:12 AM

Michael B�rub� Online

Posted by: djn | March 7, 2006 01:27 AM

epm(otherfucking)r.

looking for someone to lie to me.

Posted by: panoptican | March 7, 2006 02:34 AM

Digby of Hullabaloo; just as strong, insightful, and passionate as in years past. Competition is better than ever this year, but with Digby every post matters, and every post is good.

Posted by: modus potus | March 7, 2006 04:31 AM

Body and Soul

Posted by: elendil | March 7, 2006 05:04 AM

My Left Wing: Maryscott O'Connor for passion and heart, self-depricating humor and a lazer-sharp tongue. An uncanny ability to provoke, enlighten, annoy, and entertain all in one fell swoop while mesmerizing Jerome a Paris oceans away.

Who else could do all of this and more? MSOC!

Posted by: ilona | March 7, 2006 06:35 AM

Attytood

Posted by: Ruth | March 7, 2006 07:24 AM

Creek Running North: Chris Clarke

Posted by: Nikki | March 7, 2006 07:29 AM

Everyone on this list is so damned good, I can't stand it. But Will Bunch's writing on Attytood most consistently makes me green with envy. (And then there's that subsequent spiral of self-loathing, but never mind about me.)

Posted by: Susie from Philly | March 7, 2006 07:29 AM

Bootstrap Analysis. There are lots of good writers here making it a difficult choice, but her ability to demystify complex issues without dumbing them down, and her ability to entertain on a wide variety of subjects in extremely well written prose make her shine.

Posted by: Clare | March 7, 2006 07:40 AM

Majikthise.

Posted by: sti | March 7, 2006 07:43 AM

Bootstrap Analysis

Posted by: DPioli | March 7, 2006 08:39 AM

My Left Wing: Gottlieb.

Posted by: sharon | March 7, 2006 08:42 AM

unclaimed territory by glenn greenwald

Posted by: c.hiler | March 7, 2006 08:54 AM

DKos-Hunter

Posted by: Max Black | March 7, 2006 09:27 AM

The Opinion Mill is the best in the "Best Writing" category -- no contest.

Posted by: Donna Knipp | March 7, 2006 10:09 AM

Chris Clarke at CRN. Indeedy.

Posted by: Kat | March 7, 2006 10:25 AM

Chris Clarke at Creek Running North

Posted by: carpundit | March 7, 2006 10:25 AM

Vote: Bootstrap Analysis

Posted by: Darci | March 7, 2006 10:40 AM

Vote: Bootstrap Analysis

Posted by: Darci | March 7, 2006 10:42 AM

Chris Clarke at Creek Running North

Posted by: Jane | March 7, 2006 10:49 AM

Hullabaloo: Digby

Posted by: grytpype | March 7, 2006 10:52 AM

When I grow up (hopefully before I retire), I want to be able to write like Chris Clarke...So that's a vote for Creek Running North.

Posted by: alice | March 7, 2006 10:57 AM

Susan Hu
Booman Tribune
without a doubt

Posted by: supersoling | March 7, 2006 11:07 AM

Orcinus

Posted by: Yosef | March 7, 2006 11:07 AM

The Reaction

Posted by: Dylan | March 7, 2006 11:24 AM

By Neddie Jingo!!!

Posted by: speckmonster | March 7, 2006 11:26 AM

Digby

Posted by: palamedes | March 7, 2006 11:31 AM

kid oakland

Posted by: anon | March 7, 2006 11:43 AM

Michael Berube

Posted by: Matt F | March 7, 2006 11:44 AM

this was a toughie - so many wonderful writers, MSOC, blksista, Oui, Metero Blades... all are wonderful.

My pick:
Baghdad Burning: Riverbend

Posted by: Damnit Janet | March 7, 2006 11:45 AM

Creek Running North

Posted by: Tiltmom | March 7, 2006 11:45 AM

Driftglass

Posted by: roxtar | March 7, 2006 11:55 AM

Bradblog

Posted by: Laura | March 7, 2006 12:01 PM

Bradblog gets my vote

Posted by: hearya | March 7, 2006 12:04 PM

Chris Clarke - Creek running north.

(Helping reasonable readers demolish various straw-leftist and straw-environmentalist caricatures in their heads, with a generous serving of the most cool-ass dog-blogging on teh internets )

Posted by: buck | March 7, 2006 12:05 PM

One Good Thing!!!

Posted by: JT | March 7, 2006 12:12 PM

Bradblog for best writing

Posted by: Anonymous | March 7, 2006 12:14 PM

by neddie jingo!

Posted by: momula | March 7, 2006 12:27 PM

By Neddie Jingo!

Posted by: EasyDiverChris | March 7, 2006 12:30 PM

One Good Thing gets my vote

Posted by: pinky | March 7, 2006 12:30 PM

Obsidian Wings: Hilzoy

She's just so much more insightful than what you'll encounter in the blogosphere or, for that matter, in the papers. She always seems to raise just the right objection.

Posted by: Ara Vartanian | March 7, 2006 12:48 PM

Creek Running North. Few bloggers can equal Chris's virtuoso range of themes and styles. He does lyrical as well as satirical, poetic as well as scientific. There are a lot of good writers out there, but very few great ones.

Posted by: Dave | March 7, 2006 01:01 PM

Have to say--Pia Savage, Courting Destiny -- makes my day couldn't get more real and fun Imagine a Pia Magazine like a Mad Magazine, but in the form of a book; only Pia has to write this one!!!

Posted by: Lori Deutsch | March 7, 2006 01:07 PM

Have to say--Pia Savage, Courting Destiny -- makes my day couldn't get more real and fun Imagine a Pia Magazine like a Mad Magazine, but in the form of a book; only Pia has to write this one!!!

Posted by: Lori Deutsch | March 7, 2006 01:09 PM

Have to say--Pia Savage, Courting Destiny -- makes my day couldn't get more real and fun Imagine a Pia Magazine like a Mad Magazine, but in the form of a book; only Pia has to write this one!!!

Posted by: Lori Deutsch | March 7, 2006 01:12 PM

I go with Driftglass

Well researched, witty, original and an amazing prose style.
He makes you laugh, makes you think, and then makes you
want to scream truth from the rooftops.

Good writing'll do that.

Posted by: LowerManhattanite | March 7, 2006 01:14 PM

Melissa McEwan of Shakespeare's Sister

Posted by: Tart | March 7, 2006 01:14 PM

By Neddie Jingo! of course.

Posted by: Kevin Wolf | March 7, 2006 01:20 PM

The Carpetbagger Report

Posted by: Marysol | March 7, 2006 01:28 PM

Neddie Jingo!

Posted by: Sylvia S Tognetti | March 7, 2006 01:31 PM

Hilzoy

Posted by: CharleyCarp | March 7, 2006 01:31 PM

Echnide of the Snakes

Posted by: Sarahlynn | March 7, 2006 01:57 PM

One Good Thing -- Leigh Anne Wilson

Posted by: Jules | March 7, 2006 02:05 PM

Whiskey Bar - Billmon

Posted by: jeninri | March 7, 2006 02:11 PM

Chris Clarke, Creek Running North.

Posted by: Anonymous | March 7, 2006 02:43 PM

Twisty @ i blame the patriarchy

Posted by: Renee | March 7, 2006 02:45 PM

All your writing are belong to Michael Berube

Posted by: Million BC | March 7, 2006 02:53 PM

Once Upon a Time

Posted by: Buffalo Gal | March 7, 2006 03:05 PM

I Blame the Patriarchy: Twisty Faster

Posted by: lesadoreyl | March 7, 2006 03:10 PM

Driftglass. Simply Incredible.

Posted by: Scout | March 7, 2006 03:31 PM

Chris Clark at Creek Running North.

Posted by: biosparite | March 7, 2006 03:31 PM

Baghdad Burning: Riverbend

Posted by: Jesurgislac | March 7, 2006 03:37 PM

It's very hard to choose, but I'll vote for Flea at One Good Thing. Twisty at I Blame the Patriarchy is my second.

Posted by: Scarpediem | March 7, 2006 03:44 PM

Chris Clarke, Creek Running North

Posted by: charlie | March 7, 2006 03:47 PM

Chris Clarke, Creek Running North.

Posted by: Pamela | March 7, 2006 03:50 PM

Hilzoy at Obsidian Wings is, for my virtual money, consistently the best leftie blog writer. Sharp, fact-filled, to the point, passionate, and never stooping to invective. What more could you ask for?

Posted by: trilobite | March 7, 2006 04:04 PM

Michael B�rub� Online

Posted by: Steinn Sigurdsson | March 7, 2006 04:11 PM

courting Destiny

Posted by: The Cranky Liberal | March 7, 2006 04:16 PM

Chris Clarke, Creek Running North

Posted by: Charles | March 7, 2006 04:20 PM

By Neddie Jingo

Posted by: T. Murphy | March 7, 2006 04:24 PM

One Good Thing

Posted by: Tracey | March 7, 2006 04:36 PM

The Editors (The Poor Man)

Posted by: Chris | March 7, 2006 04:37 PM

Ned Jingo all th' way.

Also for most well-trimmed virginia.

Posted by: Bobby Lightfoot | March 7, 2006 04:44 PM

Chris Clarke

Posted by: just another mammal | March 7, 2006 05:03 PM

sirotablog-David Sirota-my Sirota- Woo

Posted by: PJ from Seattle | March 7, 2006 05:11 PM

The Carpetbaggers Report - written by Steve Benen.
He has labored in the snakepits of the politic
and the media and he knows of whom he writes.
His daily blogs give inside accounts of every
important political story in the making!
Hear he's been invited to contribute to the
huffington post.

Posted by: truitt | March 7, 2006 05:14 PM

Working for Change: David Sirota-My My Sirota- Woo

Posted by: DJ from Renton | March 7, 2006 05:14 PM

By Neddie Jingo has to be a finalist, taking his rightful place among Wolcott, Berube, Digby, the Editors and bill from portland.

Posted by: rameau's nephew | March 7, 2006 05:24 PM

The Carpetbagger Report

Posted by: jack | March 7, 2006 05:24 PM

"Majikthise" Best writing

Posted by: Hal Weinberg | March 7, 2006 05:26 PM

I vote for Red Tory.

Posted by: Dark Blue Tory | March 7, 2006 05:26 PM

Vote for Bootstrap Analysis for Julie Craves.

Posted by: John D. Bunch | March 7, 2006 05:31 PM

I cast my vote for best writing to Lindsay Beyerstein and her Majikthise blog since it covers an array of topics with loads of insight, and offers original viewpoints to current issues.

Posted by: pragma | March 7, 2006 05:37 PM

Driftglass

Posted by: Redcane | March 7, 2006 05:42 PM

While it is tempting to vote for myself, it's really a choice between Digby and Wolcott in my mind. Man this is tough...I have to go with Digby.

Posted by: ReddHedd | March 7, 2006 05:44 PM

My vote goes to Work for a Change, David Sirota is the best and most informative writter on the web.

Posted by: Don | March 7, 2006 05:46 PM

Unclaimed Territory by Glenn Greenwald

Posted by: lilnubber | March 7, 2006 05:47 PM

Digby

Posted by: Todd | March 7, 2006 05:49 PM

Body & Soul

Posted by: Asa Dotzler | March 7, 2006 06:15 PM

Courting Destiny ~ of course!

Posted by: Dawn Kelly | March 7, 2006 06:18 PM

I vote for Creek Running North. I wish I could write with that kind of clarity.

Posted by: nm | March 7, 2006 06:34 PM

michael berube, times infinity billion.

Posted by: gg | March 7, 2006 06:35 PM

Hullabaloo: Digby

Posted by: KC | March 7, 2006 06:38 PM

The Rude Pundit

Posted by: CaseyL | March 7, 2006 06:40 PM

I vote Mahablog for best nonprofessional blog. I also nominate Mahablog for Most Deserving of Wider Recognition.

Posted by: Lynne | March 7, 2006 06:41 PM

I Blame the Patriarchy: Twisty Faster

Posted by: Liz | March 7, 2006 06:42 PM

By Neddie Jingo!

Never mind his rhetorical repertoire, you gotta feel sorry for him, what with the ass cancer spreading from weasend to nock and all...

Posted by: sluggo | March 7, 2006 07:02 PM

I Blame the Patriarchy: Twisty Faster

Posted by: Adrienne | March 7, 2006 07:47 PM

Driftglass

Hard category... many of these folks are simply stellar. Glenn Greenwald, Hunter, Meteor Blades, Devilstower, Georgia10. (I'm surprised that DarkSyde isn't here, too). But Driftglass has a certain elan that reminds me of HST in his prime.

Posted by: Malacandra | March 7, 2006 08:02 PM

Suburban Guerrilla: Susie Madrak

Posted by: Anonymous | March 7, 2006 08:02 PM

Orcinus (Dave Niewart)--best source for level-headed anysis of fascism and its
manifestations.

Posted by: mary Nye | March 7, 2006 08:08 PM

Roy Edroso. Incredibly difficult to pick (god I hate these things) with all the talent represented here but there it is.

Posted by: R.Porrofatto | March 7, 2006 08:42 PM

Body and Soul: Jeanne d'Arc

Posted by: Mechant | March 7, 2006 08:42 PM

Twisty, I Blame The Patriarchy.

Posted by: flawedplan | March 7, 2006 08:52 PM

Wellnigh impossible, but: Riverbend.

Posted by: Helen | March 7, 2006 09:35 PM

I have to go with Devilstower. His articles are like science + passion + really fine wordplay. I get up early on weekends to see if he's posted something new. That says it all.

Posted by: Dee Janes | March 7, 2006 09:43 PM

Bitch PhD

Posted by: RRR | March 7, 2006 09:58 PM

Driftglass

Posted by: duane | March 7, 2006 10:02 PM

I vote for Bob Harris for best writing! Consistently funny, insightful and an adventure in reading!

Posted by: Jane | March 7, 2006 10:25 PM

One Good Thing - Flea. She is brilliant.

Posted by: DM | March 7, 2006 10:30 PM

By Neddie Jingo!
I go Pogo!

Posted by: Akatabi | March 7, 2006 10:36 PM

By Neddie Jingo!

Posted by: goliard | March 7, 2006 10:38 PM

Chris Clarke for Creek Running North

Posted by: Janeen | March 7, 2006 10:43 PM

AmericaBlog: John Aravosis!

Posted by: Jon | March 7, 2006 11:18 PM

Gotta vote for Enemy of the State.

Posted by: ejmw | March 7, 2006 11:22 PM

Norbizness. Do It!

Posted by: The Dude | March 7, 2006 11:27 PM

Shakespeare's Sister: Melissa McEwan

Posted by: Kenneth Quinnell | March 7, 2006 11:30 PM

Majikthise

Posted by: Jiggle Bunz | March 7, 2006 11:33 PM

Body and Soul

Posted by: Hugh Durkan | March 7, 2006 11:43 PM

Red Tory

Posted by: Fantod | March 8, 2006 12:00 AM

Unclaimed Territory - Glenn Greenwald

Posted by: Mark G. | March 8, 2006 12:08 AM

Majikthise, for sure.

Posted by: canuckistani | March 8, 2006 12:22 AM

Chris Clarke for Creek Running North.

Posted by: Jim Flannery | March 8, 2006 12:24 AM

Billmon @ The Whiskey Bar

Posted by: Lexington | March 8, 2006 01:38 AM

Red Tory

He writes about anything and everything, including plenty of - but not exclusively - Canadian content, consistently well-researched, well thought through and well-written - and often funny, too!! I read other blogs, but I have to check in there a couple of times a day!

Posted by: Stormcloud08 | March 8, 2006 02:14 AM

BradBlog. Samuel Clemmens is smiling down on this man.

Posted by: Katherine Anne Stansbury | March 8, 2006 02:50 AM

Chris Clarke, Creek Running North

Posted by: Kimberly | March 8, 2006 03:01 AM

By Neddie Jingo, every time.

Posted by: Jeremy Cherfas | March 8, 2006 05:30 AM

Baghdad Burning

Posted by: deedee | March 8, 2006 05:35 AM

Courting Destiny - Pia Savage

Posted by: cat | March 8, 2006 05:39 AM

Devilstower.

Posted by: JohnC | March 8, 2006 06:54 AM

I vote for Neddie Jingo

Posted by: Buhruce | March 8, 2006 07:15 AM

Hullaballo-Digby

Posted by: Palolo lolo | March 8, 2006 07:38 AM

Chris Clarke for Creek Running North

Posted by: bev | March 8, 2006 08:31 AM

The Fat Lady Sings

Posted by: Sunshine2 | March 8, 2006 08:37 AM

Jamie Kenny - Blood & Treasure. No doubt.

Posted by: Nosemonkey | March 8, 2006 08:42 AM

The Carpetbagger Report

Posted by: rege | March 8, 2006 09:17 AM

The Carpetbagger Report has just the right balance of info, insight and snark that keeps it a daily must read.

Posted by: JoeW | March 8, 2006 09:22 AM

Amanda Marcotte - Pandagon

Posted by: Michelle | March 8, 2006 09:23 AM

The Countess - Trish Wilson

Posted by: Ann Martin | March 8, 2006 09:51 AM

The Carpetbagger Report

Posted by: Bill Bell | March 8, 2006 10:13 AM

Must be BitchPhD. In her best posts her writing is erudite and moving. Wonderful stuff to read.

Posted by: Newbie | March 8, 2006 10:35 AM

d r i f t g l a s s

Posted by: beq | March 8, 2006 10:45 AM

Chris Clarke! He understands chocolate, too!

Posted by: Twisty | March 8, 2006 10:51 AM

Lance Mannion

Posted by: Uma | March 8, 2006 10:57 AM

Definitely think Trish Wilson: The Countess stands above the rest.

Posted by: Ann Martin | March 8, 2006 11:03 AM

Lance Mannion has my vote.

Posted by: Chrys | March 8, 2006 11:20 AM

European Tribune: Jerome a Paris

Posted by: Fran | March 8, 2006 11:27 AM

Steve Clemons

Posted by: Craig | March 8, 2006 11:31 AM

The Carpetbagger Report. Consistently succinct, lucid, and addictively interesting.

Posted by: Jim Strain | March 8, 2006 11:56 AM

One Good Thing

Posted by: Brandon | March 8, 2006 12:00 PM

Lance Mannion.

Posted by: Charlie | March 8, 2006 12:36 PM

Glenn Greenwald

Posted by: Faust | March 8, 2006 12:36 PM

Digby

Posted by: dbudinaz | March 8, 2006 01:20 PM

One Good Thing

Posted by: Rebecca | March 8, 2006 02:17 PM

Informed Comment: Juan Cole

Posted by: Kevin | March 8, 2006 02:28 PM

Blood and Treasure all the way

Posted by: Cedalion | March 8, 2006 02:46 PM

Unclaimed Territory: Glenn Greenwald

Posted by: Duke | March 8, 2006 02:57 PM

Daily Kos: Hunter

Posted by: Fran for Dean | March 8, 2006 03:02 PM

Baghad Burning: Riverbend
followed ever so closely by Jeanne d'Arc (Body & Soul) and of course Wolcott

Posted by: cek | March 8, 2006 03:05 PM

best writing by far is The Carpetbagger

Posted by: Eileen Rowe | March 8, 2006 03:09 PM

The Carpetbagger Report for best writing.

Posted by: Chris | March 8, 2006 03:12 PM

"Majikthise"

Posted by: Debbie | March 8, 2006 03:37 PM

Majikthise

Posted by: squashed | March 8, 2006 04:03 PM

Pia at Courting Destiny is a terrific writer, keeps my goldfish attention span engaged even in long posts, and she's a real sweetheart too, somebody I'd love to have a drink with! She gets my vote..

Posted by: Chandira | March 8, 2006 04:28 PM

firedoglake

Posted by: chris waldrop | March 8, 2006 04:34 PM

BradBlog

Posted by: Barb | March 8, 2006 05:03 PM

Hullabaloo: Digby

Posted by: Rick | March 8, 2006 05:15 PM

devilstower

Posted by: Jerome a Paris | March 8, 2006 05:49 PM

digby

Posted by: funlady | March 8, 2006 06:04 PM

I've got to go with Neil Shakespeare again, but only becuase there is not best collage category.

Posted by: windspike | March 8, 2006 06:29 PM

Majikthise [not Broomfondle]

Posted by: Rev Zafod | March 8, 2006 06:31 PM

Anonymoses is my choice for Best Writing. Dave Beckwith is a Harvard honors grad and an idea-man; he is the genius-muse of political blogdom. Lyrical in his prose, he's brought many a smile to our knowing faces.

Posted by: Jude Nagurney Camwell | March 8, 2006 07:00 PM

Chris Clarke, of Creek Running North. His writing is
thoughtful, evocative, with an unornamented passion
that is deeply engaging. He can really take you on a
journey, and it's always worth the trip.

Posted by: Maud | March 8, 2006 07:00 PM

One Good Thing - Leigh Ann Wilson

Posted by: jd | March 8, 2006 07:27 PM

Neddie Jingo

Posted by: kathy | March 8, 2006 08:13 PM

Snow White from Snow White, 7 dwarves and PDD would like to know if the 7 dwarves can vote too?

Seriously, I cast my royal vote for *trumpets blaring* Ta Ta Ta Raaaa

COURTING DESTINY!!!!!!!!

Thank you.

Posted by: supermom_in_ny | March 8, 2006 08:29 PM

My vote goes to a Canuck. Red Tory.

Posted by: RadicalPurple | March 8, 2006 08:45 PM

Unclaimed Territory by Glenn Greenwald

Posted by: A.G. | March 8, 2006 08:49 PM

By Neddie Jingo!!!!!!

Posted by: Irving Washington | March 8, 2006 09:20 PM

sirota gets my vote

Posted by: warren darne,alberton mt. | March 8, 2006 11:19 PM

Lindsay Beyersteing at Majikthise is excellent!

Posted by: monique | March 9, 2006 12:31 AM

One Good Thing Rocks!My Vote is for Leigh Ann Wilson.

Posted by: julie | March 9, 2006 01:04 AM

One Good Thing - Leigh Ann Wilson

Posted by: Anonymous | March 9, 2006 03:33 AM

One Good Thing - Leigh Ann Wilson (a.k.a. Flea).

Although I've never been brave enough to comment on her site or email her, Leigh Ann should know that I admire her tremendously. Her posts sometimes make me cry, or laugh out loud, but they also make me think. I'm so glad I found her blog and I never miss an opportunity to pass on her URL new friends. I've learnt so much from her, I hope she continues to write publicly for a very long time.

Posted by: Karen | March 9, 2006 05:02 AM

Reddhedd

Posted by: Jack | March 9, 2006 07:02 AM

Brad Blog ...

Posted by: Dredd | March 9, 2006 08:03 AM

Michael Berube Online

Posted by: Lisa | March 9, 2006 08:11 AM

The Carpetbagger Report

Posted by: rege | March 9, 2006 08:52 AM

The Carpetbagger is a fun read . . .

Posted by: johan | March 9, 2006 09:33 AM

Courting Destiny. Pure and honest writing. Its all about the voice.

Posted by: josh | March 9, 2006 09:58 AM

Hullabaloo: d i g b y

Posted by: Southerner | March 9, 2006 10:32 AM

Daily Kos: Hunter

Posted by: Noisy Pants | March 9, 2006 11:06 AM

Bob Harris is consistently delightful. Pudus!!!

Posted by: Daryl | March 9, 2006 11:13 AM

Alicublog: Roy Edroso

Posted by: ChrisV82 | March 9, 2006 11:46 AM

Jamie Kenny at Blood & Treasure

Posted by: chris | March 9, 2006 12:00 PM

Courting Destiny

I have thoroughly enjoyed her work for over a year now.

Posted by: Marinade Dave | March 9, 2006 12:06 PM

Georgia10

Posted by: Politica | March 9, 2006 12:23 PM

BRADBLOG for best writing.

Posted by: jak | March 9, 2006 12:40 PM

I'm down with Ducttape Fatwa:
Enemy of the State.

Something completely different.

Posted by: Mike Hickerson | March 9, 2006 12:45 PM

Casual Asides

Posted by: RJC | March 9, 2006 12:54 PM

The Heretik

Neil Shakespeare

Daily reads...if only to see what the hippies are up to.

Posted by: Rex Kramer, Danger Seeker | March 9, 2006 12:57 PM

By Neddie Jingo!

Posted by: Jumpy Geathers | March 9, 2006 01:37 PM

Michael Berube

Posted by: alwsdad | March 9, 2006 02:05 PM

First Draft: Athenae

Posted by: marian | March 9, 2006 02:07 PM

Digby at Hullabaloo, please

Posted by: backspace | March 9, 2006 02:24 PM

One Good Thing.

Posted by: Jake Squid | March 9, 2006 02:35 PM

Carpetbagger Report

Posted by: Eugene | March 9, 2006 02:46 PM

Gotta be Wolcott!

Posted by: angrylibrarian | March 9, 2006 03:02 PM

Creek Running North: Chris Clarke

Posted by: Dr. Free-Ride | March 9, 2006 03:10 PM

EUOPEAN TRIBUNE : jerome a paris

Posted by: guillet | March 9, 2006 03:12 PM

Glenn Greenwald Unclaimed Territory

Posted by: TuiMel | March 9, 2006 03:23 PM

european tribune jerome a paris

Posted by: catira | March 9, 2006 03:31 PM

Hullabaloo: Digby

Posted by: ackfoo | March 9, 2006 03:39 PM

Majikthise: Lindsay Beyerstein

Posted by: David | March 9, 2006 04:34 PM

Lance Manion

Posted by: cali | March 9, 2006 04:49 PM

My vote goes to Echidne of the Snakes

Posted by: hemajar | March 9, 2006 04:49 PM

Casual Asides by DJ Waletzky gets my vote!

Posted by: alex | March 9, 2006 04:55 PM

Amanda at Pandagon. Passion, smarts, gardening; what more can you ask?

Posted by: epistemology | March 9, 2006 04:57 PM

Rigorous Intuition: Jeff Wells

Excellent research, and style.

Posted by: AJ | March 9, 2006 05:04 PM

Enemy of the State

Posted by: katiebird | March 9, 2006 05:29 PM

Amanda at Pandagon

Posted by: Lizzybeth | March 9, 2006 05:36 PM

James Wolcott

Posted by: Jelly | March 9, 2006 05:54 PM

Digby and Twisty.
it should probably be a dozen, but time runs short...

(p.s.) the limit on posting multiple comments close together is a bit of a hindrance to voters, what with all the categories being in separate posts...

Posted by: acm | March 9, 2006 06:05 PM

So many good writers. I have to go with
http://www.fatladysings.us/

Posted by: PeacechickMary | March 9, 2006 06:29 PM

It's hard because there are lots of great ones out there-Driftglass, Twisty, Amanda, Berube, Flea, Grand Moff Texan, Darksyde, PZ-lots.

But Chris Clarke at Creek Running North gets my vote.

Posted by: Stephanie | March 9, 2006 06:33 PM

Lauren at Feministe

Posted by: Zara | March 9, 2006 06:45 PM

Enemy of the State

Posted by: plurality | March 9, 2006 08:41 PM

Digby!

Posted by: Skott Klebe | March 9, 2006 09:05 PM