National
Daily Kos* The high-traffic, influential Kos is nearly self-sustaining, allowing users to post their own entries/diaries. www.dailykos.com.
Eschaton* Written by Duncan “Atrios” Black, Eschaton provides quick links and snarky commentary on what’s most relevant in the blogosphere. www.eschatonblog.com.
Talking Points Memo Praised for pursuing the U.S. attorneys firing scandal when no one else would, TPM is the blogosphere’s muckraker. www.talkingpointsmemo.com.
Glenn Greenwald An attorney, Greenwald rigorously dissects constitutional subjects like domestic spying. www.salon.com/opinion/greenwald.
Matthew Yglesias* Covers foreign policy and politics with a blend of intelligence and humor. matthewyglesias.theatlantic.com.
Pandagon* This blog, overseen by Austin’s own Amanda Marcotte, approaches the progressive agenda from a feminist perspective. www.pandagon.net.
State & Local
Burnt Orange Report* Founded by fearlessly Democratic UT students, BOR now draws on campaign pros and political insiders for a distinctly Austin view of legislative affairs and election antics. www.burntorangereport.com.
Texas Kaos The local Daily Kos-alike specializes in breaking news, local scandals, and withering commentary on all things GOP. www.texaskaos.com.
McBlogger Some bloggers want to be loved – not McBlogger, the anonymous, eponymous savager of everything from dumb council politics to crazy congressional inaction. www.mcblogger.com.
Capitol Annex* Less incendiary but no less progressive than other blogs, sometime-BOR-contributor Vince Leibowitz reminds Austin that there are Democrats beyond city limits. www.capitolannex.com.
Grits for Breakfast No one does prisons like Texas, and no one covers the insanity, abuses, and profits there like journalist-turned-activist Scott Henson. www.gritsforbreakfast.blogspot.com.
* authors appearing at Netroots Nation
This article appears in July 11 • 2008.