AltWeeklies Wire
A Moment of Silence for Democracynew
The Republican leadership is probably thankful that Foleygate is distracting us from last week's biggest story.
San Antonio Current |
Elaine Wolff |
10-04-2006 |
Commentary
A Question of 'Compromise'new
McCain's deal on prisoners means the White House's lawlessness rolls on.
The Village Voice |
Nat Hentoff |
10-04-2006 |
Commentary
Country Hillarynew
Hillary Clinton trying to do a Texas accent -- it's enough to give you a sleep disorder.
Dallas Observer |
Jim Schutze |
10-03-2006 |
Commentary
What's Wrong With Barack Obama?new
In the political reality in which we live and languish, nothing is wrong with Obama -- but from a progressive's point of view, nothing is terribly right with him either.
LEO Weekly |
Ricky L. Jones |
10-02-2006 |
Commentary
Call the Roll on Dirty Politicsnew
As Mayor Frank Melton's supporters launch an organized smear campaign against law enforcement professionals, where will we draw the line?
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
09-29-2006 |
Commentary
Living Wage Scamnew
The Petaluma City Council is getting ready to pass a living wage ordinance -- there is only one problem: it is a sham.
North Bay Bohemian |
Peter Byrne |
09-29-2006 |
Commentary
Soldier's Story
An Iraq veteran shares his thoughts on "staying the course" in Iraq.
The Inlander |
Kory Turnbow |
09-28-2006 |
Commentary
Tags: war in iraq, Iraq
London Callingnew
Foreshadowing the philosophy that runs America today, Jack London noted in 1907 that businessmen have "resurrected the divine right of kings -- commercial kings, in their case."
North Bay Bohemian |
Peter Byrne |
09-28-2006 |
Commentary
Political Illsnew
As one doomed healthcare plan dies, another begins.
Monterey County Weekly |
Eric Johnson |
09-28-2006 |
Commentary
Family Trade Centernew
The feelings we are encouraged -- even permitted -- to have about 9/11 are private.
Seven Days |
Judith Levine |
09-28-2006 |
Commentary
The 'Devil's' Playgroundnew
Bush disgraces the world at the U.N. podium.
L.A. Alternative |
Robert Scheer |
09-27-2006 |
Commentary
Speak Your Peacenew
Some very Nobel intentions pay off.
Westword |
Patricia Calhoun |
09-26-2006 |
Commentary
A Laurel and a Hearty Handshakenew
To hell with covenants -- to get ahead, Democrats should quit trying to be Republicans.
Birmingham Weekly |
Courtney Haden |
09-25-2006 |
Commentary
A One-Way Street?new
The reaction of female students and allumna to the announcement by Randolph-Macon Women's College that it would admit male students raises a question: Are demands for equality from women a one-way street?
Jackson Free Press |
Kamikaze |
09-21-2006 |
Commentary
The City Sleeps Tonightnew
Jackson will rise from the ashes of Frank Melton, just as it has risen from other disasters, natural and humanmade.
Jackson Free Press |
Ali Greggs |
09-21-2006 |
Commentary
