Author Archives: Daniel Fitzsimmons
Feel the ‘noise
Sufjan (pronounced soof-yan) is a multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriter with a variety of musical tastes ranging from folk to electronic to conceptual. But what is most appealing about Sufjan is the way that his arrangements compliment his lyrics. His unique musical arrangements are … Continue reading
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Ahmad Shamlou
They smell your breath, lest you might have said I love you. They smell your heart. These are strange times, my darling. The butchers are stationed at each crossroads with bloody clubs and cleavers. -Ahmad Shamlou This poem was lifted from … Continue reading
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20th Toss Up
Congressman Scott Murphy faces a strong challenger in a tough political year. This story was published in Metroland on September 2nd, 2010. The race for the 20th Congressional District seat between incumbent Democrat Scott Murphy and political neophyte Republican Chris … Continue reading
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The Not-So-Silent Majority
ALBANY, NY – Moveon.org kicks off a new campaign for political change. This story was first published in Metroland on August 12th, 2010. ‘Nobody here can afford to pay a corporate lobbyist, right?” asked Joe Seeman, a volunteer coordinator for … Continue reading
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What were they thinking?
TROY, NY – Rensselaer County district attorney drops questionable case. This story was first published in Metroland on July 22nd, 2010. In 2005, Bryan Berry and Terrence Battiste were charged by federal prosecutors for armed robbery in connection with their … Continue reading
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