AltWeeklies Wire
Yes We Did: What We Know and What We Don't About Our New American Eranew
Barack Obama's election is laden with so much significance it seems an impossible task to attempt any systematic unpacking. But this much is for certain: The full impact of the Oval Office being occupied by a black man has yet to hit home.
L.A. Weekly |
Marc Cooper |
11-07-2008 |
Commentary
Election '08: Truth, Justice, and the New American Waynew
The luxury liner of consumerism has smacked into the iceberg. Sarah Palin can cry "socialism" and let slip the dogs of McCarthy, but Republicans have burned even their most flimsy credibility. And yet President-Elect Obama is just a man. Can he actually save a grateful nation?
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Mick Farren |
11-07-2008 |
Commentary
Can We Get Back to Something Besides Elections?new
Now that the election is over, perhaps the media will decide to tell us about the other important things going on in the world; better still, they may quit flogging the same tired stories we've seen over and over and over.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
John Grooms |
11-07-2008 |
Commentary
How George and Now Barack Mirror Our American Psychenew
When Barack Obama claimed his victory in Chicago's Grant Park, he thanked many people. But the one name missing from the list was the man who perhaps did the most to win Obama the presidency: George W. Bush. More than anyone else, he showed the disastrous downside of being born rich, white and well-connected.
L.A. Weekly |
John Powers |
11-07-2008 |
Commentary
Happytown: U.S. Rep. Ric Keller Totally Ripped Us Offnew
The thing about publishing a weekly newspaper is that, when it comes to elections, you’re inevitably behind the curve.
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffrey C. Billman, Billy Manes and Deanna Morey |
11-06-2008 |
Commentary
The Orlando Council Watchnew
Item: The city approves the purchase of driver feedback signs from Emergency Vehicle Supply.
Translation: The city is spending $51,025 (plus $4,800 maintenance) on those pixelated stanchions that politely remind you of your current speed and that you're probably driving a bit too fast for a thoroughfare populated by paraplegic blind people and Ritalin children.
Orlando Weekly |
Billy Manes |
11-06-2008 |
Commentary
Advice for the President-Electnew
Barack Obama needs to learn a lesson from the GOP -- and realize that political winds can change at a moment's notice.
Tucson Weekly |
Tom Danehy |
11-06-2008 |
Commentary
Half-Baked Alaska: Why's the Coldest State Such a Hotbed of Corruption?new
Before we met Sarah Palin and Ted Stevens, little did we denizens of the Lower 48 realize how truly sleazy things get up in the great wild North. Shows how much Juneau.
Boston Phoenix |
Kara Baskin |
11-06-2008 |
Commentary
Hey, Guess What! Obama Won!new
Barack Obama's election has sparked international wonder. His task, however, is great.
Boston Phoenix |
Editorial |
11-06-2008 |
Commentary
Nursing the Post-Election Hangovernew
The time for obsessive-compulsive election monitoring has come to an end. Cupcakes, anyone?
Boston Phoenix |
Sara Faith Alterman |
11-06-2008 |
Commentary
Obama Redraws the Electoral Mapnew
Barack Obama has made history. The next question is whether his victory has sparked a lasting electoral realignment.
Boston Phoenix |
Steven Stark |
11-06-2008 |
Commentary
A Guide to Surviving the Post-Election Bluesnew
Whether you wanted Barack Obama to win or not, the election's aftermath is certainly on track to be an emotional letdown after the daily twists of 3 am ads, Jeremiah Wright and Sarah Palin over the last year. Here's some coping advice from psychologist Dr. Jeffrey Noethe.
Willamette Week |
Mariah Summers |
11-05-2008 |
Commentary
November 4, 2008new
We progressives should celebrate a historic day, but we shouldn't get too carried away.
San Diego CityBeat |
Editorial |
11-05-2008 |
Commentary
Election '08: No We Didn't
Barack Obama's victory was notable. But nothing much has changed. Racism and its kissing cousin -- conservatism -- will remain with us. And the U.S. remains deeply divided.
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
11-05-2008 |
Commentary
Chicago Dispatch: Vegan Pastries for Obamanew
A blog report from the streets of Chicago. Regular updates from this and other political fronts can be found on our blog.
Boston Phoenix |
Chris Faraone |
11-03-2008 |
Commentary
