AltWeeklies Wire
Meet the Invisible Hands Behind Some of Minnesota's Biggest Billsnew
There are few things lawmakers like talking about less than the lobbyists they work with on a daily basis. This despite the fact that lobbyists write 90 percent of bills, clue legislators in on what backlash they can expect, and prep lawmakers on minutiae they don't have time to ponder.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Matt Snyders |
01-20-2010 |
Commentary
A Diary From the Obama Inaugurationnew
A reporter heads to D.C. to experience firsthand one of the most historic events in recent memory.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Emily Kaiser |
01-21-2009 |
Commentary
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Jesus Endorses Mike Huckabeenew
You thought Chuck Norris was a big deal? Now Mike Huckabee has secured an endorsement from Jesus himself! Check it out.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Kevin Hoffman |
01-23-2008 |
Commentary
The Scandal That Could Eat Bush's Brainnew
An investigation into who leaked a CIA agent’s identity to the press has generated speculation that key members of the Bush administration could be indicted soon on criminal charges. A Rove/Plame FAQ summarizes developments in the case.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Steve Perry |
07-27-2005 |
Commentary
Gagging Dr. Deannew
So much for reinventing the Democratic Party: Dems join Republicans in ganging up on Howard Dean and the party's grassroots funders.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Steve Perry |
06-22-2005 |
Commentary
The Undoing of Americanew
Author Gore Vidal gives his views on war for oil, politics-free elections and the late, great U.S. Constitution.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Steve Perry |
03-23-2005 |
Commentary
The Rise of the Boo-yaa'snew
The internet demimonde of right-wing bloggers and chat boards is the purest expression of what has happened to political "dialogue" in the past 15 years. Together the forces of radical conservatism have contrived an extreme makeover in the language of politics: They've turned it into the idiot stepchild of sports programming.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Steve Perry |
03-09-2005 |
Commentary
Bush Brigade Prepares to Take Manhattannew
It's the terrorists the Republicans fear, of course. And, more pressingly, the people.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Steve Perry |
08-27-2004 |
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