AltWeeklies Wire
R.I.P. GOP?new
Media Matters says conservatism in America is on the wane.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Mary F. Patel |
07-17-2007 |
Politics
James Newton Sez: Show Me the Moneynew
After swearing off New Haven's new clean-elections Democracy Fund -- adamantly at times -- the mayoral hopeful decided to formally apply to get public money. Why the sudden turnaround?
New Haven Advocate |
Andy Bromage |
07-17-2007 |
Politics
The Vitter Endnew
David Vitter evokes little pity, particularly among his fellow politicians, many of whom privately describe him as shamelessly self-righteous, blindly ambitious and ruthlessly calculating.
No More Tricksnew
Despite his best efforts to micromanage media coverage of his sexual escapades, David Vitter remains a sitting target for the Democratic Party and practically everyone else.
Birmingham's Fill in the Blank Budgetnew
Council, mayor choose their own adventure.
Birmingham Weekly |
Kyle Whitmire |
07-16-2007 |
Politics
Obama in 'Bama, Brieflynew
Rockstar? No doubt. Maker of history? Perhaps. Footnote in history? Also a maybe.
Birmingham Weekly |
Courtney Haden |
07-16-2007 |
Politics
Mayoral Candidate David Briley Goes for Brokenew
He may put his house on the line to keep campaign afloat. Plus: other news from the race in Nashville.
Nashville Scene |
Jeff Woods |
07-13-2007 |
Politics
(At) Largely Loquacious in Nashvillenew
One at-large Metro Council candidate hopes a wacky theory about the "illegal immigrant invasion" will get him elected.
Nashville Scene |
P.J. Tobia |
07-13-2007 |
Politics
Stoned and Dethroned?new
House Dem leader goes after pot.
The Portland Mercury |
Scott Moore |
07-12-2007 |
Politics
Bush Leaguenew
Commutation plus eternal war still equals a safe presidency.
Willamette Week |
Nicholas Deshais |
07-12-2007 |
Politics
'Sicko' And The Senatornew
Michael Moore and Sen. Ron Wyden want to fix a broken system -- who's got the right plan?
Willamette Week |
Beth Slovic |
07-12-2007 |
Politics
Three Candidates Vying for Ward 1new
Three Ward 1 residents are jumping up to replace former Jackson City Council President Ben Allen, since the councilman retired over health issues June 22.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
07-11-2007 |
Politics
A New Sheriff In Town?new
Hinds County Sheriff Malcolm McMillin faces three challengers in the 2007 sheriff's race -- two of whom, he suspects, Jackson Mayor Frank Melton sent to topple him.
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson and Adam Lynch |
07-11-2007 |
Politics
Click Here for Democracynew
A nonprofit website's rising influence in Berkeley policymaking has itself become a topic for debate.
East Bay Express |
Jeremy Singer-Vine |
07-11-2007 |
Politics
Too Little Information in New Havennew
Since being ordered three years ago to make evaluations of his department heads public, Mayor John DeStefano has simply stopped doing them.
New Haven Advocate |
Andy Bromage |
07-10-2007 |
Politics
