Jeffrey Lewis and Paul Kerr have defined what it is to produce an expert blog. Whether correcting the record on Iran's nuclear program, contributing to the head of steam that almost stopped the Bolton nomination by looking at the now-ambassador's real record of service, tripping up the State Department on India sanctions, or reminding us how funny such serious matters can actually be, Arms Control Wonk's model will inspire how experts in other fields approach blogging long into the future. Add the sweet Hexive re-design, and it even looks pretty. Way to go, fellas - while geography may be separating you, it's best for us all if you keep it up.
I am a huge fan and cast my vote for Confined Space, because Jordan has so thoroughly documented the deliberate dismantlement of worker protections under the Bush administration.
When those miners were trapped in West Virginia, I knew where to turn for the truth: Confined Space.
Because Jordan has never forgotten the plight of manual laborers, factory workers and the other blue-collar citizens treated as disposable in Bush's America, he is my hero.
They are all wonderful blogs, and I agree that
Confined Space should be among these finalists and
that Arms Control Wonk is extraordinarily good
and extraordinarily important.
My vote goes to Pharyngula, always a great blog,
but this year one which rose superbly to the
challenge created by the emeregence of ID into
the mainstream.
Informed Comment. Although I believe there are better bloggers and better writers in this category, Juan gets a boost from the deadly seriousness and immediacy of his subject matter. He's the only regular, reliable source of unbiased information for English speakers in an entire war zone. I can't think of too much that would be more important than that.
Comments
Orcinus
Posted by: Darryl | March 21, 2006 12:16 AM
Pharyngula!!!
Posted by: Mary | March 21, 2006 12:19 AM
Bitch PhD
Posted by: masale.wallah | March 21, 2006 12:22 AM
Firedoglake
Posted by: neurophius | March 21, 2006 12:29 AM
Pharyngula.
Posted by: PZ Myers | March 21, 2006 12:33 AM
Pharyngula. Isn't it obvious? :)
Posted by: speedwell | March 21, 2006 12:50 AM
Pharyngula
Posted by: coturnix | March 21, 2006 12:51 AM
Angry Bear.
Posted by: David Wilford | March 21, 2006 12:51 AM
Arms Control Wonk
Jeffrey Lewis and Paul Kerr have defined what it is to produce an expert blog. Whether correcting the record on Iran's nuclear program, contributing to the head of steam that almost stopped the Bolton nomination by looking at the now-ambassador's real record of service, tripping up the State Department on India sanctions, or reminding us how funny such serious matters can actually be, Arms Control Wonk's model will inspire how experts in other fields approach blogging long into the future. Add the sweet Hexive re-design, and it even looks pretty. Way to go, fellas - while geography may be separating you, it's best for us all if you keep it up.
Posted by: Michael Roston | March 21, 2006 12:58 AM
Pharyngula.
Posted by: jrochest | March 21, 2006 01:03 AM
Pharyngula
Posted by: Alon Levy | March 21, 2006 01:04 AM
Pharyngula.
Posted by: Josh | March 21, 2006 01:05 AM
aryngulaPhay
pha ryn gu la
Posted by: garth | March 21, 2006 01:06 AM
Pharyngula...
Posted by: Nick Matzke | March 21, 2006 01:08 AM
Pharyngula
Posted by: Tony Smith | March 21, 2006 01:22 AM
Orcinus
MKK
Posted by: Mary Kay | March 21, 2006 01:26 AM
Pharyngula
Posted by: tp | March 21, 2006 01:37 AM
Pharyngula--Best by far.
Posted by: Ron Tolle | March 21, 2006 01:42 AM
firedoglake
Posted by: TeddySanFran | March 21, 2006 01:43 AM
informed comment
Posted by: wu ming | March 21, 2006 01:44 AM
Pharyngula
Posted by: argy stokes | March 21, 2006 01:47 AM
firedoglake
and they have a new site at http://www.firedoglake.com
Posted by: david s | March 21, 2006 01:54 AM
Pharyngula!
Posted by: Cyde Weys | March 21, 2006 02:17 AM
Orcinus
And really... who the hell would want to be an expert on what Dave is expert at?
Posted by: Goldy | March 21, 2006 02:18 AM
Pharyngula.
Posted by: Antonio Ramirez | March 21, 2006 02:24 AM
Pharyngula
Posted by: lazybratsche | March 21, 2006 03:18 AM
Informed Comment
Posted by: Griffon | March 21, 2006 03:21 AM
Pharyngula
Posted by: lea-p | March 21, 2006 03:28 AM
Dark Wraith Forum
Posted by: pinkko | March 21, 2006 03:49 AM
Pharyngula
Posted by: Da Vinci | March 21, 2006 03:54 AM
Informed Comment
Posted by: bamaky | March 21, 2006 04:07 AM
pharyngula!
Posted by: vairitas | March 21, 2006 04:26 AM
Pharyngula-----because I like to learn and laugh.
Posted by: B.B. Breece | March 21, 2006 04:33 AM
Pharyngula
Posted by: John Wilkins | March 21, 2006 04:34 AM
Pharyngula
Posted by: John | March 21, 2006 05:05 AM
Arms Control Wonk
Posted by: Anders Widebrant | March 21, 2006 07:06 AM
Pharyngula
Posted by: David Godfrey | March 21, 2006 07:22 AM
Pharyngula
Posted by: Mike | March 21, 2006 07:26 AM
Angry Bear
Posted by: jcrit | March 21, 2006 07:40 AM
Pharyngula
Posted by: Mark Trodden | March 21, 2006 07:52 AM
firedoglake
Posted by: op99 | March 21, 2006 07:59 AM
Pharyngula!
Posted by: Scott Little | March 21, 2006 08:05 AM
firedoglake
Posted by: lilnubber | March 21, 2006 08:15 AM
Pharyngula.
Posted by: Jeff Chamberlain | March 21, 2006 08:17 AM
Pharyngula
Posted by: Andrew Brown | March 21, 2006 08:33 AM
firedoglake
Posted by: truth | March 21, 2006 08:35 AM
Pharyngula
Posted by: Michelle | March 21, 2006 08:44 AM
Pharyngula
Posted by: MB | March 21, 2006 08:51 AM
firedoglake
Posted by: skank | March 21, 2006 09:04 AM
Dark Wraith
Posted by: jobsanger | March 21, 2006 09:08 AM
it has to be Effect Measure
Posted by: dookie | March 21, 2006 09:12 AM
Pharyngula!
Posted by: Bruce | March 21, 2006 09:18 AM
Pharyngula
Posted by: rplatt | March 21, 2006 09:22 AM
Pharyngula
Posted by: Unstable Isotope | March 21, 2006 09:23 AM
As a biologist, I have to agree: Pharyngula!
Posted by: BioGeek | March 21, 2006 09:30 AM
Pharyngula!!
Posted by: bintgoddess | March 21, 2006 09:31 AM
informed comment
Posted by: mush | March 21, 2006 09:35 AM
Bitch Ph.D
Posted by: Maryscott O'Connor | March 21, 2006 09:40 AM
Effect Measure
Posted by: Steinn Sigurdsson | March 21, 2006 09:41 AM
Dark Wraith Forum
Posted by: actor212 | March 21, 2006 09:53 AM
Pharyngula
Posted by: Roxanne | March 21, 2006 10:02 AM
Informed Comment
but also
Pharyngula
Orcinus
Posted by: jco | March 21, 2006 10:11 AM
Pharyngula
Posted by: James | March 21, 2006 10:12 AM
Pharyngula
Posted by: khaulein | March 21, 2006 10:57 AM
Pharyngula
Posted by: Chris | March 21, 2006 10:57 AM
Pharyngula
Posted by: Ann Bartow | March 21, 2006 11:06 AM
Pharyngula
Posted by: Dave Bacon | March 21, 2006 11:12 AM
Pharyngula
Posted by: "Q" the Enchanter | March 21, 2006 11:19 AM
Bitch, PhD
Posted by: Dianne | March 21, 2006 11:37 AM
The Dark Wraith Forums
Posted by: Dark Wraith | March 21, 2006 11:37 AM
effect measure
Posted by: 2strange | March 21, 2006 11:43 AM
I am a huge fan and cast my vote for Confined Space, because Jordan has so thoroughly documented the deliberate dismantlement of worker protections under the Bush administration.
When those miners were trapped in West Virginia, I knew where to turn for the truth: Confined Space.
Because Jordan has never forgotten the plight of manual laborers, factory workers and the other blue-collar citizens treated as disposable in Bush's America, he is my hero.
Posted by: Susie from Philly | March 21, 2006 11:44 AM
Effective Measure
Posted by: Anne McKeel | March 21, 2006 11:47 AM
Bitch PhD
Posted by: ScottM | March 21, 2006 11:47 AM
Effect Measure - excellent public health work in very important times. (But really difficult not to vote for Firedoglake)
Posted by: Doranne | March 21, 2006 11:49 AM
Orcinus
Posted by: pansauce | March 21, 2006 11:56 AM
Effect Measure
Posted by: René | March 21, 2006 12:03 PM
Effect Measure
Posted by: Craig Shergold | March 21, 2006 12:08 PM
Pharyngula
Posted by: Maynard | March 21, 2006 12:08 PM
Pharyngula
Posted by: Brian T | March 21, 2006 12:09 PM
Pharyngula!
Posted by: Sphex | March 21, 2006 12:41 PM
Pharyngula
Posted by: NYSusan | March 21, 2006 12:45 PM
Firedoglake
ReddHedd!!!
Posted by: kathi/nanakat | March 21, 2006 12:47 PM
Firedoglake
Posted by: law | March 21, 2006 12:48 PM
Effect Measure
Posted by: DC | March 21, 2006 12:49 PM
Bitch PhD
Posted by: aspazia | March 21, 2006 12:58 PM
Effect Measure!
Posted by: sst | March 21, 2006 12:59 PM
Pharyngula
Posted by: Shane Celis | March 21, 2006 01:01 PM
Pharyngula.
Posted by: Kristine | March 21, 2006 01:02 PM
Informed Comment
Posted by: Man Eegee | March 21, 2006 01:04 PM
Bitch, Ph.D.
Posted by: Mamasquab | March 21, 2006 01:04 PM
Effect Measure
Posted by: Steph | March 21, 2006 01:09 PM
Bitch PhD
Posted by: mimbreno | March 21, 2006 01:12 PM
Effect Measure
Posted by: John | March 21, 2006 01:12 PM
Bitch Ph.D., but of course!
Posted by: TD | March 21, 2006 01:16 PM
They are all wonderful blogs, and I agree that
Confined Space should be among these finalists and
that Arms Control Wonk is extraordinarily good
and extraordinarily important.
My vote goes to Pharyngula, always a great blog,
but this year one which rose superbly to the
challenge created by the emeregence of ID into
the mainstream.
Posted by: Leah A | March 21, 2006 01:25 PM
Pharyngula.
Posted by: dr_igloo | March 21, 2006 01:26 PM
Effect Measure
Posted by: AP | March 21, 2006 01:27 PM
Bitch Ph.D., but of course!
Posted by: TD | March 21, 2006 01:30 PM
Effect Measure
Posted by: tympanachus | March 21, 2006 01:34 PM
Informed Comment. Although I believe there are better bloggers and better writers in this category, Juan gets a boost from the deadly seriousness and immediacy of his subject matter. He's the only regular, reliable source of unbiased information for English speakers in an entire war zone. I can't think of too much that would be more important than that.
Posted by: David Yaseen | March 21, 2006 01:36 PM
Effect Measure
Posted by: tympanachus | March 21, 2006 01:37 PM
Effect Measure
Posted by: Nancy | March 21, 2006 01:37 PM
Orcinus
Posted by: Cherisse | March 21, 2006 01:40 PM
BitchPhD
Posted by: taddyporter | March 21, 2006 01:53 PM
Informed Comment, first read every day (it helps that he
still seems to be up before the crack of dawn).
Posted by: DayDreamer | March 21, 2006 01:58 PM
Pharyngula, with Informed Comment, Firedoglake, and Bitch PhD following close behind
Posted by: nolagal | March 21, 2006 02:00 PM
BitchPhD.
ash
['Because.']
Posted by: ash | March 21, 2006 02:00 PM
Pharyngula, absolutely
Posted by: sravana | March 21, 2006 02:02 PM
Bitch PhD
Posted by: voyeuse | March 21, 2006 02:08 PM
bitch phd
Posted by: shara | March 21, 2006 02:08 PM
Bitch PhD
Posted by: voyeuse | March 21, 2006 02:08 PM
Effect Measure.
And I look forward to exploring all the other finalists.
Posted by: slovenia | March 21, 2006 02:11 PM
Pharyngula
Posted by: nolagal | March 21, 2006 02:11 PM
Effect Measure
Posted by: Lollipop | March 21, 2006 02:11 PM
Bitch Ph.D.
Posted by: th | March 21, 2006 02:16 PM
Effect Measure
Posted by: Lollipop | March 21, 2006 02:21 PM
Bitch Ph.D.
Posted by: PK | March 21, 2006 02:21 PM
Bitch Ph.D.
Posted by: Orange | March 21, 2006 02:22 PM
Bitch Ph.D.
Posted by: Jennifer | March 21, 2006 02:23 PM
Bitch Ph.D.
Posted by: meredith | March 21, 2006 02:23 PM
Bitch Ph.D., but of course!
Posted by: TD | March 21, 2006 02:24 PM
Bubitch Pubee-ub-h.Dubeee
Bitch PhD ... or is that Bitch pH d hmmm ... would "d" be caustic or acidic?
Posted by: ms kate | March 21, 2006 02:25 PM
Effect Measure - For stellar efforts by the Reveres on myriad subjects, but notably of late, the depth of coverage for Avian Influenza... Kudos :)
Posted by: Grimoire | March 21, 2006 02:28 PM
I'm an enthusiastic regular reader of both Pharyngula and Bitch PhD, but I have to give my vote to:
Orcinus
for his truly indispensible blog, which offers information and analysis available nowhere else on the truly alarming rise of hate groups in America.
Posted by: Lizzybeth | March 21, 2006 02:28 PM
Bitch Ph.D.
Posted by: th | March 21, 2006 02:29 PM
Bubitch Pubee-ub-h.Dubeee
Bitch PhD ... or is that Bitch pH d hmmm ... would "d" be caustic or acidic?
Posted by: ms kate | March 21, 2006 02:29 PM
Bitch PhD.
Posted by: Bill Hooker | March 21, 2006 02:30 PM
Orcinus
Posted by: greymatters | March 21, 2006 02:30 PM
Bitch Ph.D.
Posted by: educated ice | March 21, 2006 02:31 PM
Bitch Ph.D
Posted by: epi | March 21, 2006 02:37 PM
Bitch PhD
Posted by: helenesch | March 21, 200