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Election Debates Hit YouTubenew
What looks like a victory for democracy may not be so egalitarian.
NOW Magazine |
Joseph Wilson |
07-20-2007 |
Politics
Liberal Candidate Does About-face on Illegal Immigrationnew
With a TV ad that began airing this week, David Briley has become the first mayoral candidate to play to the angry anti-immigration crowd in Nashville.
Nashville Scene |
Jeff Woods |
07-20-2007 |
Politics
Election 2007 in Nashvillenew
The mayoral election is only two weeks away -- we wade through the B.S. so you don't have to.
Nashville Scene |
Jeff Woods |
07-20-2007 |
Politics
Gov. Rod Blagojevich is 'Different'new
But contrary to popular opinion, the Illinois governor is not insane.
Illinois Times |
Rich Miller |
07-20-2007 |
Politics
There's Something About Bill: Queer Eyenew
Richardson incites blogosphere scrutiny with maricon comment.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Nathan Dinsdale |
07-19-2007 |
Politics
Not All NM Dems Support Richardsonnew
While no prominent, elected New Mexico Democrats have publicly thrown their support behind one of the other candidates just yet, numerous other New Mexicans have done just that with the power of the checkbook.
Santa Fe Reporter |
David Alire Garcia |
07-19-2007 |
Politics
Reclaiming God, Guns and Gays in Montananew
Can a T-shirt dull the right's favorite wedge issue?
Missoula Independent |
John S. Adams |
07-19-2007 |
Politics
Hatin' on Mel Martineznew
If there's a silver lining for Florida's junior senator, it's that he doesn't have to face voters for three years, an eternity in politics.
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffrey Billman |
07-19-2007 |
Politics
Elizabeth Edwards: Building John Upnew
She's been his closest adviser and, by many accounts, a strongly progressive one.
North Carolina Land Transfer Tax Stallsnew
State House and Senate face off as Realtors' lobby campaigns hard.
Rep. Earl Blumenauer, Traveling Mannew
When it comes to privately funded travel, let the congressman be your tour guide.
Willamette Week |
Carla Axtman |
07-18-2007 |
Politics
Pushing the Limits of Post-Partisanshipnew
Pax Sacramento is about to come crashing down in a political tug-of-war over term limits and redistricting.
Metro Silicon Valley |
Paul Wagner |
07-18-2007 |
Politics
Billy Graham Confidential: The Preacher & President Nixonnew
Newly released documents and tapes reveal back-room discussions about how the Rev. Billy Graham could best buoy Tricky Dick's reelection bid -- and forecast the rise of the Christian right.
Mountain Xpress |
Cecil Bothwell and Jon Elliston |
07-18-2007 |
Politics
Cindy Sheehan: Impeach or Elsenew
Anti-war activist takes on "untouchable" Democrats.
C-Ville Weekly |
Scott Weaver |
07-18-2007 |
Politics
