AltWeeklies Wire
What the Retirement of Olympia Snowe Really Meansnew
Olympia Snowe is leaving the U.S. Senate, in a move that apparently surprised even her own staff. It changes the political landscape in Maine and around the country.
Portland Phoenix |
Jeff Inglis |
02-29-2012 |
Politics
Obama and McCain on Reproductive Rightsnew
To be sure, personal and private health decisions won't be at the top of people's minds when they step up to the ballot box, what with the economy crumbling around us and two wars still raging overseas. But it's important to know where our next president stands.
Portland Phoenix |
Deirdre Fulton |
09-25-2008 |
Politics
Is Barack Obama Too Scared to Win?new
The people who back Obama may be energetic young progressives, but they are not unlike the vast majority of Americans when it comes to what they look for in a candidate. Longtime progressive activist Glenn Hurowitz explains in Fear and Courage in the Democratic Party that a major factor determining any voter's choice is whether the candidate fights well (a characteristic described in polling data as being a "strong leader").
Portland Phoenix |
Jeff Inglis |
07-31-2008 |
Politics
Kennebunkport Protest Hopes To Draw 5000 Peoplenew
Cindy Sheehan seems unable to stay away from the peace movement that she publicly cut ties with just over two months ago.
Portland Phoenix |
Deirdre Fulton |
08-23-2007 |
Politics
Activists Start DIY Impeachment Effortnew
According to the rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, any state legislature can present a resolution to impeach the president -- Deborah Gordan and Stan Lofalia of MaineImpeach.org hope Maine will be the first state to do so.
Portland Phoenix |
James Mixon |
03-30-2007 |
Politics
Peace and Protest in Second Lifenew
Last month's march against the Iraq War in Washington attracted tens of thousands of protestors, but did it crash the Capitol? Its virtual counterpart did.
Portland Phoenix |
Sara Donnelly |
02-08-2007 |
Politics
Phony Electioneeringnew
You, Joe Voter, are a prime target for MoveOn.org activists.
Portland Phoenix |
Valentine Hart |
11-09-2006 |
Politics
Tags: 2006elect
Roll Your Ownnew
Under Maine's campaign-finance system, Clean Election candidates get screwed.
Portland Phoenix |
Lance Tapley |
10-26-2006 |
Politics
Moving On Upnew
Eli Pariser, MoveOn.org's wonder-boy, talks about virtual campaigning, winning back the House, and his move back to New England.
Portland Phoenix |
Sara Donnelly |
07-07-2006 |
Politics
Grassroots Fire Fightnew
The Maine Green Party, one of the most active in the nation, is split between activists interested in direct action and those who want to seek elective office -- at stake is the party's very future.
Portland Phoenix |
Sara Donnelly |
06-08-2006 |
Politics
Green VP Candidate Pat LaMarche Talks of Her Tour of Homeless Sheltersnew
Excluded from the vice-presidential debates, the Green Party's Pat LaMarche embarked on a "Left Out" tour, spending 14 straight nights in homeless shelters across the country. She found a lot of anger there.
Portland Phoenix |
Sam Pfeifle |
10-14-2004 |
Politics
