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Political NASCARnew
A Republican millionaire’s plan to shame the California Legislature into reform.
Metro Silicon Valley |
Josh Koehn |
03-14-2016 |
Politics
Trump Changenew
Americans are pondering fleeing their homeland in record numbers if Donald Trump’s hairpiece ends up hanging in the White House master bedroom after November’s election and word is getting out Svalbard may be the easiest to emigrate to and provide a Definitely Not Donald lifestyle.
Race to the Bottomnew
2015 proved (again) that this country still is not ready for its first black president.
North Bay Bohemian |
Tom Gogola |
12-31-2015 |
Politics
Socialist Party to Convene in Milwaukeenew
The Socialist Party USA is returning to its roots — in Milwaukee
The party’s national convention takes place Oct. 16–18 at the Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts, 926 E. Center St., Milwaukee.
Wisconsin Gazette |
Lisa Neff |
09-30-2015 |
Politics
AG rules against Rauner, in favor of Illinois Timesnew
Why did Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner leave a Holocaust remembrance ceremony early? We tried to find out, but Rauner has refused to turn over an unredacted copy of his appointment calendar. Illinois Times has sued the governor, with the Illinois Attorney General backing the paper.
Illinois Times |
Bruce Rushton |
09-30-2015 |
Politics
Here’s How Seven Votes Changed on the Confederate Flag Billnew
Fourteen minutes passed between the second and third House readings of the bill that called for the removal of the Confederate battle flag from Statehouse grounds. In that time, the vote count changed from 93-27 to 94-20.
Charleston City Paper |
Paul Bowers |
07-13-2015 |
Politics
Wisconsin Republicans would increase sales taxes to fix potholes while borrowing $1.3 billion for unneeded highway projectsnew
Do the potholes in your neighborhood look like they belong in Syria? No surprise. The conditions of Wisconsin’s roads rank third worst in the nation, according to a recent study commissioned by the Local Government of Wisconsin Institute.
Wisconsin Gazette |
Louis Weisberg |
05-21-2015 |
Politics
Why Elections Matternew
A rundown of all the evil stuff being pushed through the Florida Legislature this session.
Orlando Weekly |
Billy Manes |
03-25-2015 |
Politics
Oregon Trail-Blazing Womennew
The portrait unveiling of former Oregon Supreme Court Justice Betty Roberts reveals more than a tribute, but a legacy that blazed the path for women like Gov. Kate Brown.
Eugene Weekly |
Alex V. Cipolle |
02-19-2015 |
Politics
Wis. Democrats Lick Their Wounds After Gov. Scott Walker Wins Reelectionnew
Mary Burke urges supporters to continue working for their values.
Too Little Too Late?new
State Sen. Chris McDaniel's election challenge has been going on for nearly four months, but the hopeful politician hasn't gotten his way so far.
Jackson Free Press |
Anna Wolfe |
10-09-2014 |
Politics
Who Killed the Vote on Fracking?new
Why Colorado's anti-fracking measures were not supported by Democrats and environmental groups.
Boulder Weekly |
Joel Dyer, Matt Cortina and Elizabeth Miller |
10-02-2014 |
Politics
Detroit mayor, council vote to keep Orr as EM for bankruptcy mattersnew
After days of deliberation behind closed doors in private sessions, Detroit's mayor and city council voted to keep Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr in place until Detroit exits bankruptcy court. Orr, however, will cede full control of the city's day-to-day operations, according to a a joint statement issued Thursday evening by Mayor Mike Duggan and Detroit City Council. ...
Metro Times |
Ryan Felton |
09-25-2014 |
Politics
'Run, Bernie, Run'new
In Iowa, Bernie Sanders tests the Presidential waters.
Seven Days |
Paul Heintz |
09-17-2014 |
Politics
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