AltWeeklies Wire
Thinking About Herbert Hoovernew

Comparing McCain to Hoover without appropriate historical context is about as penetrating as comparing him to Nero or Marie Antoinette, two other enduring symbols of coldhearted public servants.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Liz Spikol |
09-29-2008 |
Commentary
Pat's Pass: Why the Buchanan Double Standard?new

Come on, media colleagues. Do some Google searching, read his books, and take a stand. Otherwise, there's only one conclusion viewers can come to: that MSNBC and PBS tacitly endorse Pat Buchanan's racist perspective.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Liz Spikol |
09-08-2008 |
Commentary
Is Obama's Pastor Really That Controversial?new
I guess Noam Chomsky would be a lot scarier if he were black. He'd get a lot more press too. Church of Chomsky, anyone?
Philadelphia Weekly |
Liz Spikol |
03-31-2008 |
Commentary
Don't Cry for Me, Hillarynew
You won't win me over with tears, lady.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Liz Spikol |
01-22-2008 |
Commentary
Lox, Stock and Barrelnew
It's time for Jewish voters to get back to their Democratic roots.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Liz Spikol |
11-06-2006 |
Commentary
Savage Politicsnew
Dan Savage visits Philadelphia to make sure Santorum gets whipped.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Liz Spikol |
10-09-2006 |
Politics