Joseph Vogel
Encyclopedia
For American-Lebanese basketball player, see Joe Vogel
Joseph Vogel (born August 4, 1981) is an American
author
and music critic.
, 2011). He writes for The Huffington Post
. and has published several exclusive pieces about Michael Jackson, including a review of his first posthumous album, Michael
.
Vogel is an instructor at the University of Rochester
.
to speak on campus. The invitation incited an uproar amongst the predominantly conservative Utah County community. Vogel subsequently wrote a book about the experience entitled Free Speech 101; the book became a 2007 Independent Publisher Book Award Finalist. An award-winning documentary, This Divided State
(in which Vogel appears), also recounts the story of Michael Moore's controversial visit to Utah Valley.
In 2007, Vogel helped a group known as the "BYU 25" organize an "alternative commencement" in protest of Vice President Dick Cheney
's invitation to speak at Brigham Young University
's graduation ceremony. The "BYU 25" raised over $23,000 dollars in a matter of weeks, with many of the donations coming from readers of the liberal blog, the Daily Kos
. The alternative commencement featured consumer advocate Ralph Nader
, human rights activist Jack Healey, and former U.S. Senate candidate Pete Ashdown
. A documentary about the BYU 25 is currently in post-production.
Vogel was an active supporter of President Barack Obama
. In 2006, Vogel launched an online grassroots campaign called "Barack the Youth Vote." In September 2007, he published The Obama Movement - Why Barack Obama Speaks to America's Youth, a compilation of essays from young supporters of Barack Obama across the country.
Joe Vogel
For American author, see Joseph VogelJoseph Vogel is an American-Lebanese basketball player. Vogel attended Colorado State. Upon graduation, he was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 1996 NBA Draft...
Joseph Vogel (born August 4, 1981) is an American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
author
Author
An author is broadly defined as "the person who originates or gives existence to anything" and that authorship determines responsibility for what is created. Narrowly defined, an author is the originator of any written work.-Legal significance:...
and music critic.
Career
Vogel is the author of three books, including Man in the Music: The Creative Life and Work of Michael Jackson (Sterling PublishingSterling Publishing
Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. is a publisher of nonfiction titles, with more than 5,000 books in print. Founded in 1949, it publishes a wide range of nonfiction and illustrated titles in categories which include art, biography/autobiography, body/mind/spirit, crafts, culinary, do-it-yourself,...
, 2011). He writes for The Huffington Post
The Huffington Post
The Huffington Post is an American news website and content-aggregating blog founded by Arianna Huffington, Kenneth Lerer, and Jonah Peretti, featuring liberal minded columnists and various news sources. The site offers coverage of politics, theology, media, business, entertainment, living, style,...
. and has published several exclusive pieces about Michael Jackson, including a review of his first posthumous album, Michael
Michael (album)
Michael is a posthumous album of previously unreleased tracks by American recording artist Michael Jackson. It was released from December 10, 2010 - January 14, 2011 by Epic Records and Sony Music Entertainment and features guest performances by Akon, 50 Cent, Lenny Kravitz and Dave Grohl...
.
Vogel is an instructor at the University of Rochester
University of Rochester
The University of Rochester is a private, nonsectarian, research university in Rochester, New York, United States. The university grants undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral and professional degrees. The university has six schools and various interdisciplinary programs.The...
.
Biography
Vogel made national headlines in 2004 when, as Student Vice President of Academics at Utah Valley State, he invited film maker Michael MooreMichael Moore
Michael Francis Moore is an American filmmaker, author, social critic and activist. He is the director and producer of Fahrenheit 9/11, which is the highest-grossing documentary of all time. His films Bowling for Columbine and Sicko also place in the top ten highest-grossing documentaries...
to speak on campus. The invitation incited an uproar amongst the predominantly conservative Utah County community. Vogel subsequently wrote a book about the experience entitled Free Speech 101; the book became a 2007 Independent Publisher Book Award Finalist. An award-winning documentary, This Divided State
This Divided State
This Divided State is a documentary by first-time filmmaker Steven Greenstreet that details the conflict that erupted at Utah Valley State College , when controversial figure Michael Moore was scheduled to come speak on campus, shortly before the 2004 presidential election.- Synopsis :In September...
(in which Vogel appears), also recounts the story of Michael Moore's controversial visit to Utah Valley.
In 2007, Vogel helped a group known as the "BYU 25" organize an "alternative commencement" in protest of Vice President Dick Cheney
Dick Cheney
Richard Bruce "Dick" Cheney served as the 46th Vice President of the United States , under George W. Bush....
's invitation to speak at Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University is a private university located in Provo, Utah. It is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , and is the United States' largest religious university and third-largest private university.Approximately 98% of the university's 34,000 students...
's graduation ceremony. The "BYU 25" raised over $23,000 dollars in a matter of weeks, with many of the donations coming from readers of the liberal blog, the Daily Kos
Daily Kos
Daily Kos is an American political blog that publishes news and opinions from a progressive point of view. It functions as a discussion forum and group blog for a variety of netroots activists, whose efforts are primarily directed toward influencing and strengthening the Democratic Party...
. The alternative commencement featured consumer advocate Ralph Nader
Ralph Nader
Ralph Nader is an American political activist, as well as an author, lecturer, and attorney. Areas of particular concern to Nader include consumer protection, humanitarianism, environmentalism, and democratic government....
, human rights activist Jack Healey, and former U.S. Senate candidate Pete Ashdown
Pete Ashdown
Peter Lynn "Pete" Ashdown is the founder and CEO of Utah's first independent and oldest Internet service provider, XMission. In 2006 he challenged and lost to incumbent U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch, running as the Democratic candidate....
. A documentary about the BYU 25 is currently in post-production.
Vogel was an active supporter of President Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Barack Hussein Obama II is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as a United States Senator from Illinois, from January 2005 until he resigned following his victory in the 2008 presidential election.Born in...
. In 2006, Vogel launched an online grassroots campaign called "Barack the Youth Vote." In September 2007, he published The Obama Movement - Why Barack Obama Speaks to America's Youth, a compilation of essays from young supporters of Barack Obama across the country.