Hey there - speaking as one of those white progressive bloggers, i totally see your point. I only hope, however, that you aren't lumping those of us at the bottom of the political spectrum with those blogs that have achieved prominence in the sphere (Kos, MyDD, etc.) These guys only received the prominence they now enjoy because their views are not overly threatening to the ruling class. If they really consulted people of different colors and class lines than those of white, upper-middle class privelege, they wouldn't have the visibility they have today.

It's my view that every aspect of our media, even the so-called alternative media, is corrupted by the powers that be. What we have to do is somehow find a way to direct attention away from the power brokers, and back down to we the people.

I share your frustration with white news. I had the weekend off this week and was stunned to see so little on worth watching. I would love to see more black voices or other people of color, but even when Dyson gets on CNN, the host shouts him down. It's all bull as far as I'm concerned.

Now about religion, I truly do believe that Christ is not a historical figure, and therefore I can't in good conscience believe that he's real. But I don't begrudge anyone who does, and I think spirituality is great as long as it serves the common good. My big beef with Christians is when they use their holy book to demonize gays and women.

Peace!