AltWeeklies Wire
A Timeline of Karl Rove's Nasty Slimesnew
From trying to slime a candidate by calling him a peacenik or gay to planting phony campaign literature on an opponent, Rove's had an illustrious career.
The Village Voice |
James Ridgeway |
07-20-2005 |
Politics
Law Aims to Shut Down Missouri's Meth Labsnew
New restrictions on sales of cold-medicine tablets that contain ingredients used to make methamphetamines may dry up mom-and-pop meth labs but could open the door to more organized crime.
Riverfront Times |
Malcolm Gay |
07-12-2005 |
Politics
A Brazilian Wax? Not So Fast, Kiddonew
A bill awaiting Missouri Governor Matt Blunt's signature would forbid waxing salons from removing hair on or near the genitalia for clients under 18 without parental permission.
Riverfront Times |
Randall Roberts |
07-06-2005 |
Politics
Rep. Lewis Says Bush, Powell, Rice Liednew
John Lewis, D-Ga., didn't need the Downing Street memo suggesting that President Bush and his administration tailored intelligence to support the decision to attack Iraq. The Congressman began asking questions about the origins of the war during Bush's first term.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Doug Monroe |
06-23-2005 |
Politics
The Senator Who Came Out from the Coldnew
Republican state Senator Paul Koering never hid the fact he was gay. He never cared to announce it, either, until a floor vote forced his hand. Two months after coming out, he talks about his decision and the fallout.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Steve Perry |
06-02-2005 |
Politics
New England's Obama?new
Whether or not he can win the race for governor, Deval Patrick is raising the excitement level of the Democratic Party in Massachusetts.
Valley Advocate |
Andrew Varnon |
05-26-2005 |
Politics
Illinois Residents Want Seized Land Backnew
City of Springfield officials have revived a controversial project to create a lake, which pushed dozens of families from their land. Environmentalists want the land to be used as a preserve; former landowners want their property returned.
Illinois Times |
Todd Spivak |
05-09-2005 |
Politics
Social Security Benefit to Be Tiednew
The government killed his parents. But 50 years later, Professor Michael Meeropol is fighting to save government's biggest program, Social Security, for the next generation.
New Haven Advocate |
Andrew Varnon |
04-07-2005 |
Politics
Frist in Commandnew
Dr. Bill runs the Senate with his eye on the White House, but is that a prescription for failure?
Nashville Scene |
John Spragens |
03-24-2005 |
Politics
Who's Afraid of the Big, Bad Wolfowitz?new
Dubious financial and accounting achievements occurred on Paul Wolfowitz's watch before he became president of the World Bank.
The Village Voice |
Jason Vest |
03-18-2005 |
Politics
Today's Domino Theorynew
Forty years ago, cold warriors used the domino theory to justify America's war in Southeast Asia. Now neoconservatives are espousing a similar sort of domino theory. This time, it is democracy, not communism, that is supposedly spreading.
Seattle Weekly |
Geov Parrish |
03-16-2005 |
Politics
GOP Lifer Bemoans His Party's Powerlustnew
Former Minnesota Senator and lifelong Republican Dave Durenberger on the rise of the new Bush Republicans: "They talk about freedom and values, but they really don't believe in representative government."
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
G.R. Anderson Jr. |
03-09-2005 |
Politics
Concerns About John Negroponte Go Beyond His Bloody Pastnew
President Bush's choice for director of national intelligence will face many obstacles to getting the job done right -- among them, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld.
Boston Phoenix |
Jason Vest |
02-24-2005 |
Politics
Inauguration Protesters Fear What Will Come Nextnew
The co-founders of the feminist publication Xika carried an adrenalized sense of purpose after attending protests at George W. Bush's inauguration. Their experiences in D.C. also compelled them to re-examine their opinions about democracy, tolerance and societal change.
San Antonio Current |
Lisa Sorg |
01-28-2005 |
Politics
The Camelot Legacy Endures in Miaminew
Anthony Kennedy Shriver, who has called Miami Beach home since 1992, is increasingly looking like the Democrats' best chance for taking Florida's gubernatorial seat from the term-limited Jeb Bush in 2006.
Miami New Times |
Brett Sokol |
01-25-2005 |
Politics
