Political Cover
Before even getting into my current issue of Technology Review, I am gravely disappointed to see an unmistakable signal of political favoritism. The cover of the September/­October issue featuring Senator Barack Obama, the article on his campaign's Web strategy, and the profile of his economic advisor Austan ­Goolsbee combine to form a clear message: Technology Review is a liberal rag. I read further and now see that Obama is at "the brink of the presidency" and that he's "a new kind of presidential candidate." Posing as innocuous subheaders, these sound bites are consistent with Obama's campaign rhetoric. Such favoritism has no place in your magazine: it is inconsistent with your mission.
Ben Pember
Spartanburg, SC

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