AltWeeklies Wire
Jackpot in Oregonnew
A bar owner who sold coke and a mom who sold meth are two of the lucky few to get a pardon from the governor.
Willamette Week |
Nicholas Deshais |
08-08-2007 |
Politics
Fast Cars and Fast Talk in Oaklandnew
FBI tapes in the extortion trial of a City Hall wannabe lay grease on the rep of Oakland's City Council president.
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
08-08-2007 |
Politics
Puddinhead Hoekstranew
Michigan representative weighs in on John Ashcroft's Jell-O.
Metro Times |
Staff |
08-07-2007 |
Politics
Babz in Joylandnew
A New Haven politician steals $50,000 from the poor and gets 30 days in jail -- she should be thrilled.
New Haven Advocate |
Andy Bromage |
08-07-2007 |
Politics
Ghost Patriotsnew
Were those Minutemen or an active imagination outside a Kansas City councilwoman's condo?
Philadelphia Lawyers Ante Up for Hillnew
With the two leading Democratic contenders already competing for dollars, 2008 presidential politics is in full swing this summer.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Mary F. Patel |
08-07-2007 |
Politics
2007 JFP Voter's Guide: Of Primary Importancenew
Interviews and platforms of Mississippi's state and local candidates running in the Aug. 7 primaries
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
08-06-2007 |
Politics
Protesters Rally Support at A-1 Palletsnew
Protesters protest Jackson Mayor Frank Melton's plans to demolish a historic building, which is occupied by wood recycling company A-1 Pallets.
Jackson Free Press |
Maggie Burks |
08-06-2007 |
Politics
At Least One Guy is Willing to Defy Mayor Daleynew
Too bad it's over Little League baseball.
Chicago Reader |
Ben Joravsky |
08-06-2007 |
Politics
Mail Toy Soldiers In Bags to Bushnew
With wicked wit and fire, Pasadena artist Ben McGinty urges protest.
Pasadena Weekly |
Carl Kozlowski |
08-03-2007 |
Politics
Getting the Skinny on Farm Subsidiesnew
Nonprofit website provides tools to help track the cash.
Illinois Times |
R.L. Nave |
08-02-2007 |
Politics
Illinois to Governor: Stay Out!new
Lawmakers, already stuck in the longest-ever overtime session, try to get a budget agreement by keeping the governor out of the discussions.
Illinois Times |
Rich Miller |
08-02-2007 |
Politics
Louisiana Politician Pleads Guilty to Corruptionnew
Iberia Parish President Will Langlinais' resignation follows 2005 alt-weekly investigative report.
You Call That a Democratic Convention?new
The biannual New Haven Democratic Party meet-up is a real lovefest.
New Haven Advocate |
Andy Bromage |
07-31-2007 |
Politics
Nine Democrats Vie For 4th Baltimore District Seatnew
Ken Harris is vacating his seat in search of City Council President.
Baltimore City Paper |
Anna Ditkoff |
07-31-2007 |
Politics
