AltWeeklies Wire
Scott Walker’s Team Resists Release of Emails to Isthmusnew
Halfway through a three-hour hearing Tuesday afternoon on the lawsuit brought by Isthmus and the Wisc. Associated Press over emails received by the office of Gov. Scott Walker regarding his “budget repair bill,” Dane County Judge Patrick Fiedler made it clear he understands what is at stake.
Utah's Secrecy Grabnew
The Utah state legislature is seeking a special exception from government transparency on the eve of the redistricting process, a function of utmost importance to the functioning of our representative government.
Salt Lake City Weekly |
Jesse Fruhwirth |
03-07-2011 |
Politics
Ballot Biasnew
Didn't vote in November 2010? Colorado Springs won't make it easy for you to participate now.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
03-03-2011 |
Politics
No Devils in Forsyth Elections System, Board Member Saysnew
The Forsyth County Board of Elections has signaled a readiness to close the book on allegations of election law violations today after completing a month-long investigation.
YES! Weekly |
Jordan Green and Keith T. Barber |
03-03-2011 |
Politics
Lives in the Balancenew
As he recovers from his wounds, Ron Barber, the director of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords' Tucson office, looks for ways to help others.
Tucson Weekly |
Jim Nintzel |
03-02-2011 |
Politics
Redistricting the Louisiana Coastnew
Redistricting — more specifically, the matter of losing one congressional district due to stagnant population figures over the last decade — topped the agenda during a recent meeting of Louisiana Congressmen.
Lockdown at Wisconsin Capitolnew
Lockdown at Wisconsin Capitol doesn't keep out public passion.
Tags: Scott Walker, Wisconsin Protests
Opposition Mounts Against N.C. Voter ID Billnew
A proposed voter ID measure that is currently being crafted by North Carolina Republicans is generating a backlash from a number of groups, including the NC Democratic Party, the AARP and students from the state’s historically black colleges and universities.
YES! Weekly |
Keith T. Barber |
02-23-2011 |
Politics
Strange Wunew
Oregon Congressman David Wu's very odd behavior that had his staffers threatening to shut down his 2010 campaign.
Willamette Week |
Beth Slovic |
02-23-2011 |
Politics
Wisconsin Protests: Report From the Command Centersnew
Protests slow for a day, but activity in and around the Capitol continues.
The Muppet Revoltnew
Jim DeMint vs. talking animals and monsters.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
02-21-2011 |
Politics
Rampage!new
All hell breaks loose as Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker runs roughshod over public employees.
Thousands Descend On Wisconsin State Capitolnew
Teachers, students strike all over state; University of Wisconsin student government endorses walk-out.
Hundreds March for Economic and Social Justicenew
A citizen coalition composed of more than 90 religious, civil rights and community organizations marched from the campus of Shaw University to the NC General Assembly building in downtown Raleigh on Feb. 12.
YES! Weekly |
Keith T. Barber |
02-17-2011 |
Politics
Sum of Samnew
An interview with Portland Mayor Sam Adams in advance oh his State of the City speech.
Willamette Week |
Henry Stern |
02-16-2011 |
Politics
Tags: Portland, Mayor Sam Adams
