AltWeeklies Wire
Canadian Election: NDP Stunner Changes the Gamenew
A political shift is taking place, and Monday night we saw the next essential phase that will result in Canada finally getting a pro-environment, pro-fairness, pro-peace and prosperity government.
NOW Magazine |
Michael Hollett |
05-05-2011 |
Politics
Tags: Jack Layton, NDP
Nebraska's 'Most-Radical' State Senatornew
Talking life, death and guns with Mark Christensen, Nebraska’s most-radical state senator.
The Reader |
Andrew Norman |
05-04-2011 |
Politics
Tags: Mark Christensen
Pawlenty Wants Nikki Haley's votenew
With her endorsement very much in play, Gov. Nikki Haley recently told The Associated Press what she was looking for from her potential GOP primary dates. Specifically, she wants a little help challenging the pro-union forces who want to scuttle Boeing's major Dreamliner facility here in Charleston. Actually, she wants a lot of help.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
04-29-2011 |
Politics
Jerry Brown and the Prison Guardsnew
The governor's sweetheart deal with the union comes under intense fire. Plus, Oakland politicians seek to gut the city's already weak lobbying law.
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
04-27-2011 |
Politics
Tags: Jerry Brown, Jean Quan
Michigan-Style Financial Bill May Still Be in the Works for Wisconsinnew
After "financial martial law" was enacted in Michigan in the midst of the Wisconsin protests over Gov. Scott Walker's anti-union agenda, questions started bubbling as to whether or not similar legislation was in the works for the Badger State.
Tags: Wisconsin, Scott Walker
GOP Lawmakers Pushing Restrictive Welfare-Reform Billsnew
Advocates for low-income Pennsylvanians are sounding the alarm about a package of bills in Harrisburg that places serious roadblocks in front of anyone seeking assistance through food stamps, welfare or other social services.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Kate Giammarise |
04-25-2011 |
Politics
An Opaque Revolving Doornew
Multnomah County hires Willamette Week news boss Hank Stern without an interview.
The Portland Mercury |
Matt Davis |
04-22-2011 |
Politics
Tags: Hank Stern, Willamette Week
Greensboro Tea Party Rally Focuses on Proposed County Tax Increasenew
This year's Tax Day Tea Party rally in Greensboro was the occasion for a defiant stand by a controversial Wake County School Board member, the launch of a campaign for county commission and calls to protest a proposed county property tax increase.
YES! Weekly |
Jordan Green |
04-21-2011 |
Politics
Bondsmen Fight Colorado Proposalnew
Bondsmen and government officials duke it out over accepting money from the accused.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Chet Hardin |
04-21-2011 |
Politics
Bach to Business in Colorado Springsnew
Mayoral candidate Steve Bach has been bullish in his dealings in local development and real estate.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
04-21-2011 |
Politics
One More Go-Roundnew
Four men bid the Colorado Springs Council adieu with kind words and -- surprise -- differing views on the past and the future.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
04-21-2011 |
Politics
Connie Scott: The Sheepish Revolutionarynew
A Tea Party freshman grapples with the bitter realities of governing in Austin.
The Texas Observer |
Daniel Setiawan |
04-19-2011 |
Politics
Democrats: New Blue Bloodnew
With Bidlack moving to Sen. Bennet's local office, county Dems find another leader with big ambitions.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
04-15-2011 |
Politics
Mitt Romney Rides Againnew
Mitt Romney has been running for president more or less nonstop for the past seven years -- and still hasn't figured out how to do it.
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
04-15-2011 |
Politics
Arizona Bill Legalizing Firearms in Public Buildings Approaches the Finish Linenew
Senate Bill 1201, otherwise known as the firearms omnibus bill, would make it legal to carry firearms into government and public buildings. The bill passed the Senate by a 21-8 vote last month, before moving on to the House, where it was progressing through the legislative process as of our press deadline.
Tucson Weekly |
Shain Bergan |
04-12-2011 |
Politics
