In order to keep abreast of public dialogue over national issues, you will choose one columnist to follow. Choose 5 columns, preferably consecutive columns
Links to columnists and journalists are below.
You will find names of columnists and links to their site.
Archives can be searched on some of the columnist’s sites, but many publications require payment for articles older than one or two weeks. Therefore, check your columnist’s web site weekly.
1. Choose one columnist and begin reading one column a week.
2. Annotate each column per the assignment (see link on right side of this page)
3. Write a precis for each column
4. Choose one column
Columnists
Creators Syndicate
Here you will find columnists categorized according to their political predisposition. Look under "conservative opinion" or "liberal opinion." Remember: you will benefit more if you engage with a columnist you are inclined to challenge.
Real Clear Politics
Links to columnists and all things political
The Drudge Report
Scroll down the home page for links to newspapers and columnists
Blue Eagle Commentary
Links to over 700 columnists
