This article talks about a course at Texas A&M University at College Station that teaches students how to detect spin in political blogs. In the new course, "Communication and Political Blogging," students are analyzing blogs from the far right of the political spectrum all the way to the far left. They are also writing their own blogs in which they examine politics from the standpoint of topics like the economy, religion, or the experiences of swing states. Dale Rice, a lecturer in communication and journalism studies, says the goal of the course is to improve students' communication and critical-thinking skills.