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La Nueva Estrategia del Surnew

The southern strategy gets a makeover leading up to Mississippi's general elections, with politicians on both sides targeting undocumented Latinos.
Jackson Free Press  |  Matt Saldana  |  11-01-2007  |  Commentary

Auditions Open for an Anti-Clinton?new

John Edwards tries to replace Barack Obama as the main challenger to Clinton in the Democratic race.
INDY Week  |  Bob Geary  |  11-01-2007  |  Commentary

Hail to the Next Torturer-in-Chief

Most of the major presidential candidates plan to keep on torturing.
Maui Time  |  Ted Rall  |  10-31-2007  |  Commentary

Less Government is Morenew

Giving power back to the states is the solution to federal government abuses.
The Memphis Flyer  |  Ron Hart  |  10-29-2007  |  Commentary

Lynching: A Big Dealnew

Why hate crimes are an American issue.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte)  |  Nsenga K. Burton  |  10-26-2007  |  Commentary

John Edwards Watch: The Money Gamenew

Edwards has "substantially closed the cash gap" merely by opting into the public financing system.
INDY Week  |  Bob Geary  |  10-25-2007  |  Commentary

Barack Obama Still Lacks a Killer Stump Speechnew

Here's one for you, Barack ... no charge.
Boston Phoenix  |  Steven Stark  |  10-25-2007  |  Commentary

Why Did the CIA Brutalize Khaled el-Masri?new

Because he has the extreme ill fortune of having the same name as a suspected al-Qaeda operative believed to have conspired with 9/11 hijackers.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta)  |  Andisheh Nouraee  |  10-25-2007  |  Commentary

In Race for Presidential Nod, Good Guys Finish Lastnew

Chris Dodd and Ron Paul keep telling the truth -- and keep being ignored.
Valley Advocate  |  Alan Bisbort  |  10-25-2007  |  Commentary

Slideshow: What Vehicle Is Each Presidential Candidate?new

Texas Gov. Rick Perry recently endorsed Rudy Giuliani, likening the choice to buying a pickup with one option he didn't like. (Abortion, or maybe power steering.) We disagree with the Guv, and offer up our own suggestions.
Houston Press  |  Craig Malisow  |  10-23-2007  |  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

U.S. Leadership Is Needed for a Nuke-Free Worldnew

Former Cold War officials call for nonproliferation.
Santa Barbara Independent  |  David Krieger  |  10-23-2007  |  Commentary

The Other Al Gorenew

Yes, he deserves the Nobel Prize; but a return to politics? Nah!
The Memphis Flyer  |  Jackson Baker  |  10-22-2007  |  Commentary

General Hillarynew

Clinton skips over the primaries and toward the next war.
L.A. Weekly  |  Marc Cooper  |  10-19-2007  |  Commentary

Hillary Rodham Poppinsnew

In 2008, the American electorate might just be in the mood for another Margaret Thatcher.
Los Angeles CityBeat  |  Mick Farren  |  10-19-2007  |  Commentary

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