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What is it about the French and their politically astute satire? They consistently exhibit both a fascination and disdain for American culture, with their own…”je ne sais quoi.” Take for example the following advert for France 24, a French news network that features President Barack Obama learning Arabic, ostensibly so he can turn America into a terrorist state.

As online writing becomes increasingly a part of the mainstream dialogue in America, “blogger” is no longer a dirty word. Some of the best writers of our time operate exclusively on the internet, but some of the most talented still work under the radar. In this in-depth, magazine-length feature, Mediaite has assembled a list of 25 of the best underappreciated bloggers and explained why they matter.

Blackface has somehow worked its way into the headlines twice over the past week. The October edition of French Vogue features a model with her face and body painted black. Harry Connick, Jr. called international attention to Australia when he protested a blackfaced skit on a variety show. Coincidence, or part of a larger trend?