AltWeeklies Wire
Blame the Demsnew
In Michigan, our ability to vote was sacrificed so that the local party bosses could prove a point.
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
01-22-2008 |
Commentary
Vote Kucinich in Muddled Michigan Primarynew
Because of the hopelessly messed-up nature of this year's Democratic primary, this is a perfect opportunity for progressives in Michigan to make a statement without taking any risk. And the way to do that is to vote for Dennis Kucinich.
Metro Times |
Staff |
01-14-2008 |
Commentary
Hope Rises: When Change Trumps Experiencenew
Barack Obama is the America of the 21st century; multiracial; multinational; rooted in the American dream, but looking like absolutely nobody in the Thanksgiving pageant.
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
01-14-2008 |
Commentary
Imagining a President Huckabeenew
Frankly, if I were Hillary Clinton, I would be much more worried about running against Mike Huckabee than Mitt Romney. The venture capitalists of America don't get that, but a lot of other people do, which is why this could be an even more interesting race than we imagined.
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
12-18-2007 |
Commentary
Barack Obama and the Black-on-Black Pollnew
How both Obama and Clinton do among black voters early on -- especially in South Carolina -- could be key to their long-term success. However, according to the Rev. Jesse Jackson, neither candidate is addressing issues important to the black community.
Metro Times |
Larry Gabriel |
12-11-2007 |
Commentary
Better than Being President?new
Around the world, no living American gets the admiration and respect Al Gore does.
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
10-23-2007 |
Commentary
Victory in Iraq, Now Certain!new
Yeah, right -- let your Democrats in Congress know that they were elected to end this war, and it's time they grew some backbones.
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
09-25-2007 |
Commentary
What Can Oprah Do for Obama?new
A recent poll showed Winfrey to be the second most influential woman in the United States -- behind Sen. Clinton. And polls have consistently shown Clinton to have more support among African-Americans than Obama, not to mention being about 20 points ahead of him overall.
Metro Times |
Larry Gabriel |
09-18-2007 |
Commentary
Al Gore: The Man Who Has Them Nailednew
The Assault on Reason is more profoundly important than I realized when it was first published (and I myself did a quick review of it).
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
08-21-2007 |
Commentary
The Silence on Sudan is Deafeningnew
Indifference allows all kinds of terrible things to happen.
Metro Times |
Larry Gabriel |
08-07-2007 |
Commentary
Bush vs. Americanew
Why isn't Congress authorizing committees to investigate this president and vice president?
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
07-17-2007 |
Commentary
Tags: George W. Bush, impeachment
Michael Moore's Grand Slamnew
His new health care doc Sicko shows a sick system.
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
06-26-2007 |
Commentary
Fund Education -- Or Dienew
Why good schools matter more than low taxes for Michigan.
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
05-22-2007 |
Commentary
Rethinking Arguments Against Impeachmentnew
I have been steadfastly against trying to impeach George W. Bush, even though he is clearly the worst president in the modern history of America -- yet I am beginning to think I was wrong.
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
05-15-2007 |
Commentary
Who Will the Battered Republicans Run for President?new
Mitt, Rudy, or John? Buyer's remorse, after all, is a terrible thing after a presidential election
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
04-24-2007 |
Commentary
