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Why Jack Kevorkian Shouldn't Run for Officenew

The odds are heavily against Dr. Kevorkian getting on the ballot, let alone getting elected.
Metro Times  |  Jack Lessenberry  |  04-08-2008  |  Commentary

How Gay Porn Gets a Pass in Seattlenew

Would female strippers on city-owned property go over as well as Mr. Nude Seattle?
Seattle Weekly  |  Mark D. Fefer  |  04-07-2008  |  Commentary

What Hillary Clinton Doesn't Know About Gunshotsnew

Liar, liar under fire.
L.A. Weekly  |  Marc Cooper  |  04-04-2008  |  Commentary

Subverting Dr. Kingnew

Has it really been 40 years since the death and martyrdom of Dr. Martin Luther King on that shattering April evening here in Memphis?
The Memphis Flyer  |  Staff  |  04-04-2008  |  Commentary

Election '08: Two Tall Talesnew

Hillary Clinton and John McCain were caught telling whopping lies, each grotesque in its own way and transparent in its falsity, but one of the senators got away with it and the other didn't.
Arkansas Times  |  Ernest Dumas  |  04-04-2008  |  Commentary

Clinton Fatiguenew

What is driving the widespread movement pressuring Hillary to drop out, even though she is very much still in the race?
Boston Phoenix  |  Steven Stark  |  04-03-2008  |  Commentary

Don't Panic: Your War Questions Answered...new

Is the situation in Afghanistan improving at all?
Creative Loafing (Atlanta)  |  Andisheh Nouraee  |  04-03-2008  |  Commentary

Vernon Goes to Churchnew

DeKalb CEO buys a cathedral from Earl Paulk -- and refuses to answer questions about sex with one of the bishop's flock.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta)  |  John F. Sugg  |  04-03-2008  |  Commentary

Obama's Private School Yearsnew

When it comes to racial matters at Honolulu's Punahou School, things aren't as simple as black and white.
Charleston City Paper  |  Chris Haire  |  04-02-2008  |  Commentary

Using Obama's Example to Destroy Political Correctnessnew

Maybe I'm overly optimistic, but the best chance to give voice to the most controversial of Southern perspectives (and indeed all American perspectives) might be by accepting Obama's invitation to join in on the America that belongs to them -- too.
Charleston City Paper  |  Jack Hunter  |  04-02-2008  |  Commentary

Don't Move Past Bush. Start Over.

We'll never, ever "move on" past George W. Bush -- unless we erase him from American history. Here's how.
Maui Time  |  Ted Rall  |  04-01-2008  |  Commentary

Does Obamamania Prove Racism is Dead?new

Could it be that race really doesn't matter that much anymore and we really have reached the "content of our character" moment in history? This is disturbing, because I will have to change my worldview on race if it's true. It's comforting for the same reason. If true, this is very cool.
LEO Weekly  |  Ricky L. Jones  |  04-01-2008  |  Commentary

Terrorism Wins the War?new

The decision by Congress not to override President Bush's veto of the bill outlawing waterboarding by our government and its agencies makes it unanimous: All three branches of our government have now weighed in on the subject and agree that torture is just fine ... as long as we are the torturers.
Weekly Alibi  |  Jerry Ortiz y Pino  |  04-01-2008  |  Commentary

The Promise of Barack Obama's Big Speechnew

This is one of those turning points in American history. We can choose one of two mostly failed visions of the past, those offered by John McCain and the Clintons. Or we can try hard to be what Barack Obama is -- the bridge to the 21st century.
Metro Times  |  Jack Lessenberry  |  04-01-2008  |  Commentary

Is Obama's Pastor Really That Controversial?new

I guess Noam Chomsky would be a lot scarier if he were black. He'd get a lot more press too. Church of Chomsky, anyone?
Philadelphia Weekly  |  Liz Spikol  |  03-31-2008  |  Commentary

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