AltWeeklies Wire
Dennis Kucinich's Brave Talknew
He stumps about working and fighting — from the safety of the officer's tent.
Cleveland Scene |
Pete Kotz |
02-29-2008 |
Commentary
Dear Stephen Colbertnew
Won't you please be the President of Cleveland?
Cleveland Scene |
Pete Kotz |
12-07-2007 |
Commentary
$6 Million Chihuahuanew
On the campaign trail with Dennis Kucinich.
Cleveland Scene |
Pete Kotz |
02-12-2007 |
Commentary
We Should Trust You?new
Memo to: President Bush -- stop acting like an asshole.
Cleveland Scene |
Pete Kotz |
07-10-2006 |
Commentary
Hookers & Heart Attacksnew
With Cleveland among the finalists for the next Republican National Convention, here are some headlines we can expect.
Cleveland Scene |
Pete Kotz |
06-26-2006 |
Commentary
The Art of Whoringnew
When it comes to scandal, no one knows better than Ohio.
Cleveland Scene |
Pete Kotz |
02-06-2006 |
Politics
Judge Is Cleveland's Best Hope for Mayornew
Robert Triozzi is a true believer, which makes him Cleveland's most interesting mayoral candidate.
Cleveland Scene |
Pete Kotz |
09-22-2005 |
Commentary
Candidate Promises to Fight Corruption in Ohionew
A Democratic reformer named Subodh Chandra is running for attorney general in Ohio.
Cleveland Scene |
Pete Kotz |
09-13-2005 |
Politics
Tags: malfeasance
Secret FBI Document Alleges Payoffs in Clevelandnew

If you believe a secret affidavit authored by the FBI, the City of Cleveland was open for business during the reign of former Mayor Mike White. And that business was extortion.
Cleveland Scene |
Pete Kotz |
07-20-2005 |
Politics
A Legislator's Hunt for Liberals Turns Into Self-Sabotagenew
Ohio State Senator Larry Mumper took a pounding after he introduced the "Academic Bill of Rights," which would have compelled Ohio professors to halt the "indoctrination" of children "with left-wing issues."
Cleveland Scene |
Pete Kotz |
03-15-2005 |
Politics
Go Home, Bruce Springsteennew
At the election-eve Kerry rally in Cleveland, the presence of John Glenn and Bruce Springsteen told you everything you need to know about why Democrats keep getting their ass kicked.
Cleveland Scene |
Pete Kotz |
11-11-2004 |
Commentary
Country Club Swagger: Bush Is an Embarrassment to Real Mennew

George W. Bush confuses attitude with masculinity. If he were a real man, he'd keep his sights on the real enemy, Osama bin Laden, not pick an easier, more convenient fight with Saddam Hussein.
Cleveland Scene |
Pete Kotz |
09-27-2004 |
Commentary
Republicans Take Commanding Lead Over Democrats in Corruptionnew
Democrats are losing ground in their traditional area of strength, corruption. Ohio Republicans seem to have developed a weakness for bribery and racketeering.
Cleveland Scene |
Pete Kotz |
08-13-2004 |
Politics