AltWeeklies Wire
San Francisco's New 'New Deal': Privatizing Public Parksnew
Mayor Gavin Newsom's proposal to give up Harding Park and Lincoln Park in a long-term lease to a private corporation is a phony money-saving gesture that will end up costing the city millions of dollars more than it would save.
John Georges' October Surprisenew
Businessman John Georges has in mind his own version of an October Surprise for Congressman Bobby Jindal -- a spectacular come-from-behind victory in Louisiana's governor's race. If Georges succeeds, Jindal won't be the only one who's surprised.
New Prisons, Tougher Sentences and a Little Lovenew
Texas lawmakers decided once again to build more prisons, jacked up sentences for myriad offenses, and extended capital punishment to repeat child sex offenders in this legislative session -- but they also approved extensive reforms that use parole, probation, and substance abuse treatment programs to keep people out of prison.
The Texas Observer |
Patrick Michels |
06-20-2007 |
Politics
The Stench of Corruption in Louisiananew
Multiple investigations into bribery, kickbacks and abuses of power cement Louisiana's reputation as a political cesspool.
Religious Expression Bill Blesses Those Who Wrote Itnew
Texas' "Religious Viewpoints Antidiscrimination Act" was drafted by private lawyers with a penchant for suing school districts, and may not only make lawsuits more likely, but stick taxpayers with even more legal fees.
The Texas Observer |
Megan Headley |
06-20-2007 |
Politics
A Fish Rots from the Head in Texasnew
With Gov. Rick Perry, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, and House Speaker Tom Craddick in charge, the state's legislative session was a stinker.
The Texas Observer |
Jake Bernstein |
06-20-2007 |
Politics
Caging the Vote Cagersnew
New testimony points to electoral dirty tricks.
Metro Times |
Staff |
06-19-2007 |
Politics
Gore Comes Alivenew
Al Gore wants to talk about the issues, not the horserace.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Dean Kuipers |
06-15-2007 |
Politics
Nevada Democrats Are Backnew
Governor Jim Gibbons has brought legislative Democrats back to life.
Reno News & Review |
Dennis Myers |
06-14-2007 |
Politics
Mayoral News from Nashvillenew
Candidates promise to "take the urban plunge" at a forum sponsored by the Nashville Homeless Power Project. Plus: snubbing Kenneth Eaton, the end of a campaign gimmick, and the good 'ole stand-and-wave.
Nashville Scene |
Jeff Woods |
06-08-2007 |
Politics
Minor Parties Fight for Fusionnew
Two minor parties challenge a 100-year Democratic-Republican duopoly in Oregon politics.
Willamette Week |
Don McIntosh |
06-06-2007 |
Politics
A Hazy Recall Effort in San Francisconew
An examination of why the Citizens for the Recall of Supervisor Jake McGoldrick say they are trying to get rid of the elected official reveals that this campaign is based on just a few controversial issues that animate these two dozen fairly conservative people.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Steven T. Jones |
06-06-2007 |
Politics
When Will Oakland's New Mayor Do Something Significant?new
If Ron Dellums' staff has to retreat and double-check their notes before explaining what they want to do, maybe it means they just don't know.
East Bay Express |
Chris Thompson |
06-06-2007 |
Politics
The Patriot Group's Slow Startnew
Is even Texas becoming a tough business climate for conservative operatives? Or is this lobby and consulting firm motivated by something other than money?
The Texas Observer |
Andrew Wheat |
06-06-2007 |
Politics
Grumpy About Gasnew
Could the Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act balk gas price gouging?
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
06-05-2007 |
Politics
