From the moment that Matt arrived at our offices for his interview wearing an American flag tie and excitedly talking about his passion for blogs, we knew that he would be a perfect fit for our team. And for the past three years, he worked hard to bring you stories of interest and importance. Now, however, Matt is off to earn his masters degree in political science at George Washington University.
During his time at ThinkProgress, Matt imposed a measure of accountability on right-wing hate radio, had a careful ear for the deceptions of Fox News pundits, and learned to spot interesting angles for stories that others would miss. His warm sense of humor, enthusiasm for the news, and friendship will be missed around the office. A look at some of Matt’s greatest hits:
REPORT: GOP Lawmakers Outnumber Democratic Lawmakers 2 To 1 In Stimulus Debate On Cable News [Link]
John Gibson Mocks ‘Weirdo’ Heath Ledger’s Death: ‘He Found Out How To Quit You’ [Link]
Steele on judges with ‘empathy’: ‘I’ll give you empathy. Empathize right on your behind!’ [Link]
Conservatives Attack Gay Dumbledore; Claim Vindication For Jerry Falwell’s Homophobia [Link]
Feeney Covered Up True Cost Of Abramoff Junket [Link]
Wallace Responds To Cokie Roberts’ Criticism By Joking About Her Watching Kristol Crawl Around In A Dog Collar [Link]
Beck, A Self-Proclaimed Heir To Civil Rights Movement, Promotes Quotes By Anti-Civil Rights Ezra Taft Benson [Link]
Hagee Says Hurricane Katrina Struck New Orleans Because It Was ‘Planning A Sinful’ ‘Homosexual Rally’ [Link]
Hans Von Spakovsky 101: How To Suppress The Vote Like A Pro [Link]
ThinkProgress Interviews O’Reilly Hit Man Jesse Watters [Link]
We wish Matt the best of luck in his future endeavors.
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