Unpleasant Truths: Archives

Necessary daily reads/listens/watches

Rachel Maddow
Listen/watch every day here or use iTunes for her Podcast.
Peoria Story
A true journalist blogs about important Peoria, Illinois events
Glenn Greenwald
Glenn Greenwald's Unclaimed Territory (Salon.com subscription required)
AlterNet
Free daily Email downloads (but you should donate if you read them)
Daily Kos
Of course
Juan Cole, Informed Comment
The most authoritative site on the Middle East--no question.
News for Real
My favorite smart-ass