This site contains images and excerpts the use of which have not been pre-authorized. This material is made available for the purpose of analysis and critique, as well as to advance the understanding of political, media and cultural issues. The ‘fair use’ of such material is provided for under U.S. Copyright Law. In accordance with U.S. Code Title 17, Section 107, material on this site (along with credit links and attributions to original sources) is viewable for educational and intellectual purposes. If you are interested in using any copyrighted material from this site for any reason that goes beyond ‘fair use,’ you must first obtain permission from the copyright owner.
Bag’s Take-Away:
It’s not the piñata or the hitting of the piñata, it’s how much this AFL/CIO official is enjoying hitting the piñata of S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley.
via Mediaite
Visit BagNewsNotes: Today’s Media Images Analyzed
—————
Topping LIFE.com’s 2011 Best Photo Blogs — also follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
Bag’s Take-Away:
Haven’t read the article (subscription only), but since women earn $.75 on every $1.00 earned by men, what this tells me we’re working longer hours than men. Unless they’re talking about sex workers.
Visit BagNewsNotes: Today’s Media Images Analyzed
—————
Topping LIFE.com’s 2011 list of Best Photo Blogs, follow us at: BagNewsNotes; BAG Twitter; BAG Facebook; Bag by Email.
Bag’s Take-Away:
A powerful pic buried under the pile of Ground Zero 9/11 memorial photos. As opposed to the pristine images of the gorgeous memorial, and the sense we’re making things all-better, newer and bigger-than-ever, this shot of ongoing construction presents a darker, grittier side, suggesting: if we don’t absorb deeper lessons about power, social development and the plight of our workers, here’s the picture.From TIME 9/11 anniversary photo gallery.
(photo: ODED BALILTY / AP caption: Construction continues at Ground Zero in New York, Thursday, September 8, 2011.)
—————
Topping LIFE.com’s 2011 list of Best Photo Blogs, follow us at: BagNewsNotes; BAG Twitter; BAG Facebook; Bag by Email.