AltWeeklies Wire
Between Barack and a Hard Placenew
So how is the tranquility coming in the Democratic Party? Oh, not so much.
Arkansas Times |
John Brummett |
03-06-2008 |
Commentary
Obama Outside the Boomnew
The first Gen-X political leader acts nothing like the rest of us -- which might be how he's gotten where he is.
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
03-05-2008 |
Commentary
Giant Stepnew
If Hillary Clinton can take Pennsylvania, the Democrats will be shooting themselves in the foot.
Boston Phoenix |
Steven Stark |
03-05-2008 |
Commentary
The Morning Afternew
With two appealing presidential contenders, it is not surprising that Democrats are still locked in a tight contest. Now Hillary is rejuvenated, but perils lie ahead.
Boston Phoenix |
Editorial |
03-05-2008 |
Commentary
Should Americans Boycott Saudi Arabian Oil?new
If you're gonna make nifty Web banners directing outrage at an oil-producing nation that supplies the United States, the country to focus your HTMLoathing at isn't Venezuela. It's Saudi Arabia.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
03-05-2008 |
Commentary
Tags: WAR
Gonzalez/Nader Hysterianew
Democrats' anger against Nader, and, by extension, Gonzalez, is misplaced in 2008 -- the likelihood that they could undermine the Democrats is doubtful. What's more, Gonzalez's futile-seeming move has a real upside. He says he'd like to use his new platform to prevent independent candidates from ever again undermining Democratic chances at victory.
SF Weekly |
Matt Smith |
03-05-2008 |
Commentary
John McCain's $25 Million Mannew
The leader of an immigration-reform group "has raised $25 million for the campaign from one group he didn't identify," according to the Wall Street Journal. I'm all for political activism and free speech, but I want to know who is bankrolling efforts to alter our immigration laws; Lionel Sosa should reveal the donor.
San Antonio Current |
Joe Solis |
03-05-2008 |
Commentary
Afghanistan: Less Winnable Than Iraq
Barack Obama wants to double down on Afghanistan with a mini-surge. But the "graveyard of empires" is an even worst lost cause than Iraq.
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
03-04-2008 |
Commentary
Just Go: Why Detroit's Mayor Should Step Downnew
One political observer used to tell people Kwame Kilpatrick could be mayor as long as he wanted. Now he's not so sure.
Metro Times |
Staff |
03-04-2008 |
Commentary
America and Cuba Togethernew
The time is now for the U.S. to reach out to our island neighbor.
Isthmus |
Ricardo Gonzalez |
03-04-2008 |
Commentary
A Stupid Little Thing Called Hopenew
Barack Obama offers the best chance to raise national politics above bloodsport.
Cleveland Free Times |
Staff |
03-03-2008 |
Commentary
The Coming Debate Over Iraq (and Vietnam)new
Can Barack Obama convince Americans that losing the war is OK?
Boulder Weekly |
Paul Danish |
03-03-2008 |
Commentary
Cuba Librenew
With Americans craving political change, it's been useful to see the U.S. response to Fidel Castro's resignation; the biggest change the northern hemisphere has seen in a while.
The Coast, Halifax's Weekly |
Bruce Wark |
03-03-2008 |
Commentary
Tags: Cuba, Fidel Castro
Obama is in Osama's Handsnew
The Republicans are toast if Bush's al-Qaeda enemies don't spark up more homeland terror.
NOW Magazine |
Gwynne Dyer |
03-03-2008 |
Commentary
Hillary's Idea of Funnew
Or, how the once favored candidate resembles the most loathed girl on campus.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Andrew Gumpel |
02-29-2008 |
Commentary
