AltWeeklies Wire
Is He White Enough to Win?new
How will the race card play in the high-stakes presidential poker game now doubling down, when hidden decisions taken in darkness centre on the real possibility of a real “first black president”?
NOW Magazine |
Rory O'Connor |
01-31-2008 |
Commentary
Federalism, Bush-stylenew
The administration of George W. Bush protects industry by telling states they can't obey the people's wishes.
Arkansas Times |
Ernest Dumas |
01-31-2008 |
Commentary
The Trouble with Billnew
Never mind Hillary. It's the thought of Bill Clinton back in Washington that makes me sick.
New York Press |
Russ Smith |
01-31-2008 |
Commentary
Propositionednew
Once considered the shining hope for grassroots politics in this country, California's initiative process is in serious trouble. It's gotten so that many voters can't even decipher the state propositions they're supposed to be voting on.
Metro Silicon Valley |
Staff |
01-31-2008 |
Commentary
Explaining the Ron Paul Phenomenonnew
They're young progressives who want withdrawal from Iraq, a repeal of drug laws, and a shakeup in Washington. They've found their candidate, but they're sharing him with Southern white supremacists.
East Bay Express |
Matthew Green |
01-30-2008 |
Commentary
How Identity Politics Define the GOPnew
If asked in a public forum, most Americans from across the political spectrum would likely agree that where candidates stand on the issues should take precedent over their gender, race, or religious backgrounds. Yet when the curtain is closed in the voting booth, tribal loyalty often shoves rational thought aside.
Charleston City Paper |
Jack Hunter |
01-30-2008 |
Commentary
Independents Hurt American Democracy
Open primaries are pushing the parties toward moderate candidates. Moderate candidates reduce voter interest. Could open primaries lead to the death of U.S. democracy?
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
01-29-2008 |
Commentary
The Bradley Effectnew
Despite Obama's success, it seems white America still won't vote black.
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
01-29-2008 |
Commentary
The Protest Testnew
How do you transform Columbus Day? Ask Martin Luther King Jr.
Westword |
Patricia Calhoun |
01-28-2008 |
Commentary
Come Hell or Bottled Waternew
Has Madison simply decided to move beyond satire? The latest idea: banning bottled water, or at least its sale at public events. To save the planet.
Isthmus |
Charles Sykes |
01-28-2008 |
Commentary
Code Pink Stinknew
A peace group demanded police protection the same day Miami cops buried one of their own.
Miami New Times |
Chuck Strouse |
01-28-2008 |
Commentary
Democrats Debate in S.C.: Malice in Hillarylandnew
This Democratic primary nominating process has, indeed, become all about Bill Clinton. Thanks to Hillary Clinton. Unfortunate but not surprising, because, correct me if I'm wrong, but whenever the Clintons are involved, it's always all about them, isn't it?
L.A. Weekly |
Marc Cooper |
01-25-2008 |
Commentary
John Edwards: I Am Thirdnew
But here's why I still love him.
L.A. Weekly |
Judith Lewis |
01-25-2008 |
Commentary
Reagan Countrynew
Incredibly, one of the most pressing issues of 2008 appears to be this: Ronald Reagan.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Editorial |
01-25-2008 |
Commentary
The 2008 Horse Racenew
The coverage is all about who's in the lead -- not why or how. We all love a winner, issues be damned. We're the cheering mob with our life savings on the line, and they're the horses.
Artvoice |
Michael I. Niman |
01-25-2008 |
Commentary
