AltWeeklies Wire
The Elephant in the Roomnew
California's fiscal mess continues to worsen thanks to the anti-tax, anti-government policies of the GOP.
East Bay Express |
Darwin BondGraham |
07-28-2011 |
Politics
Edwin Edwards is Still Quotable ... But No Longer Relevantnew
Clancy DuBos is no longer amused by former Gov. Edwin Edwards and his wisecracks
Rick Perry's Army of Godnew
A little-known movement of radical Christians and self-proclaimed prophets wants to infiltrate government, and Rick Perry might be their man.
The Texas Observer |
Forrest Wilder |
07-14-2011 |
Politics
Newt: Drill for Gas Off S.C. Coastnew
Republican presidential contender Newt Gingrich says companies ought to be allowed to drill for natural gas off the South Carolina coast. He also wants a zero-percent capital gains tax, a 12.5-percent corporate tax, and no new taxes in 2013.
Charleston City Paper |
Paul Bowers |
07-14-2011 |
Politics
Tags: Newt Gingrich, Election= 2012
Minnesota Shutdown: No End in Sightnew
Minnesota's state government shutdown is officially the longest in state history, but elected officials aren't in a rush to end the gridlock.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Mike Mullen |
07-12-2011 |
Politics
Targeting a Kinder, Gentler ICEnew
Republican redistricting pushed Austin-based Congressmen Lloyd Doggett into a linear Congressional district — at least temporarily — stretching from Austin to San Antonio.
San Antonio Current |
SA Current News Team |
07-08-2011 |
Politics
Incompetent or Ingenious?new
Some volunteers in the failed recall of Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer question the organizer's efforts
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
07-06-2011 |
Politics
Anarchy in the GOPnew
Fueled by passion, conviction and a little sage advice, young 'liberty'-lovers are threatening the establishment.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Chet Hardin |
06-23-2011 |
Politics
Grudge Matchnew
As a Nashville councilman, Jason Holleman has often sided with Mayor Karl Dean -- but evidently not often enough.
Nashville Scene |
Stephen George |
06-10-2011 |
Politics
Tags: Jason Holleman, Karl Dean
Mickey Mouse Dealnew
The Veterans Affairs spends a hefty sum to hire Disney to train staffers.
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
06-10-2011 |
Politics
John Edwards Indicted on Six Felony Countsnew
A federal grand jury indicted former senator and two-time presidential candidate John Edwards last week on six felony counts.
YES! Weekly |
Keith T. Barber |
06-08-2011 |
Politics
Bashing Oakland Mayor Quannew
The honeymoon with Her Honor appears to be over, at least with some Oakland city councilmembers.
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
05-26-2011 |
Politics
Tags: Jerry Brown, Jean Quan
Worthy Endeavournew
Gabrielle Giffords watches her husband lift off while her staff continues their work.
Tucson Weekly |
Jim Nintzel |
05-19-2011 |
Politics
The Man Behind Richmond's Renaissancenew
Crime is down, business is up, and the city is avoiding major budget cuts thanks to Bill Lindsay, perhaps the Bay Area's best city manager.
East Bay Express |
John Geluardi |
05-18-2011 |
Politics
Tags: Bill Lindsay, Richmond California
Running on Emptynew
Nearly a third of top management jobs in the Colorado Springs government are vacant pending the election of a strong mayor.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
05-09-2011 |
Politics
