AltWeeklies Wire
Chartering Disasternew
Stunning defeat, low turnout cap election.
The Portland Mercury |
Scott Moore |
05-17-2007 |
Politics
U.S. Attorney 'Squeezed' Georgia Thompsonnew
The federal prosecutors who put Georgia Thompson in prison, on charges later overturned by an appeals court as lacking in merit, repeatedly offered to go easy on her if she were to implicate others in the administration of Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle, a Democrat.
Oversight, Stallednew
Atlanta's Citizen Review Board hasn't been assembled, despite police stats that show it's needed
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Alyssa Abkowitz |
05-17-2007 |
Politics
There's Something About Bill: Just Another Weeknew
Richardson stays on the move, visiting New York, New Hampshire and California.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Nathan Dinsdale |
05-17-2007 |
Politics
Up In Smokenew
So much for Oregon Sen. Rod Monroe's anti-tobacco cred.
Willamette Week |
Nigel Jaquiss |
05-16-2007 |
Politics
Headed for a Showdown?new
No matter what, most statewide officials in Louisiana can expect some kind of opposition next year.
The 2009 Mayoral Race May Get Jolt of Celebritynew
Could Clark Howard be the next Atlanta mayor?
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Henry |
05-10-2007 |
Politics
Dems Gun Shy?new
The renewed debate about gun control highlights a new paradigm: The Democrats, it turns out, are packing heat.
Style Weekly |
Amy Biegelsen |
05-10-2007 |
Politics
Mitt Romney's Kind of Womennew
In raising more than $20 million over the first three months of this year, Romney showed a special touch with the ladies -- the ones who keep house, anyway.
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
05-10-2007 |
Politics
Gerald Parsky's Partynew
The UC regent whose pension fund overhaul may have cost the university billions is now in a position to play with even more of the public's money as leader of the panel trying to solve what may be California's worst-ever budget crisis.
East Bay Express |
Chris Thompson |
05-09-2007 |
Politics
Frank Rich on the Culture of Politicsnew
The New York Times columnist discusses the nature of his commentary.
San Diego CityBeat |
Anders Wright |
05-09-2007 |
Politics
Jello Biafra Spouts Off and Stirs Up Troublenew
Jello Biafra has raised hell since the Carter years -- his recently-released spoken word album, In the Grip of Official Treason, takes a swipe at the Bush crowd, the Iraq war, and the shaky state of affairs in Washington and on TV news.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
05-09-2007 |
Politics
Mary Landrieu's Media Biasnew
Louisiana's Democratic senator is pushing two press-friendly bills through Congress, but she swears it's all about protecting the Fourth Estate, not currying its favor.
What Exactly Did Mayoral Candidate Tom Leppert Move to Dallas?new
Leppert moved a company to Dallas, he says -- too bad he left the employees behind.
Dallas Observer |
Matt Pulle |
05-08-2007 |
Politics
A Congressman's Big Fibs Are Finally Catching Up to Himnew
I can't tell you that Congressman Rick Renzi is a crook, but I can tell you this: Rick Renzi is a liar.
Phoenix New Times |
Sarah Fenske |
05-07-2007 |
Politics
