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Our Flagging Patriotismnew

Flags should be at half-mast for Connecticut's war dead. So why are so many flying high?
New Haven Advocate  |  Andy Bromage  |  04-10-2007  |  Politics

Rep. Dana Rohrabacher & the Porn Kingnew

Here's a brief background of the conservative Christian congressman's losing battle with hypocrisy and the $500 contribution he recently took from one of the nation's biggest pornographers.
OC Weekly  |  R. Scott Moxley  |  04-10-2007  |  Politics

All You Need to Smearnew

Slimy newspaper article, hokey moral values committee, cash from a slush fund -- and voila, you've got your smear of Philip Busey.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach  |  Bob Norman  |  04-10-2007  |  Politics

The PAC Mentalitynew

Private businessmen from around Louisiana are forming special interest groups at a shocking speed, creating competition for the Old Guard and changing the dynamics of lobbying.
Gambit  |  Jeremy Alford  |  04-10-2007  |  Politics

History & Ray Naginnew

Black leaders from the Civil Rights era weigh in on New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin's place in the movement -- and local history.
Gambit  |  Jason Berry  |  04-10-2007  |  Politics

UVM Student Gov't Pulls the Plug on College GOPnew

UVM's College Republicans club has been shut down -- blame it on Newt Gingrich.
Seven Days  |  Cathy Resmer  |  04-06-2007  |  Politics

Self-Inflicted Woundsnew

Memo to the anti-war movement: don't blame the media for ignoring you.
Boston Phoenix  |  Adam Reilly  |  04-06-2007  |  Politics

The Rats in Mitt Romney's Cornernew

Who are the dirty tricksters behind Romney's money?
Boston Phoenix  |  David S. Bernstein  |  04-06-2007  |  Politics

Jesus Rode a Donkey: An Interview with John Arthur Eavesnew

Democratic candidate for governor John Arthur Eaves talks about how progressive politics is a religious obligation and why Haley Barbour must go.
Jackson Free Press  |  Adam Lynch  |  04-05-2007  |  Politics

Counter-Coulternew

When shock and outrage is all you can offer, it gets increasingly difficult to top yourself.
Pittsburgh City Paper  |  Chris Potter  |  04-05-2007  |  Politics

Three Generations of Dems Ready to Leadnew

New Mexico's Democratic Party chairman will be elected by party members on April 28.
Santa Fe Reporter  |  David Alire Garcia  |  04-05-2007  |  Politics

Hail Mary Starrettnew

Does a certain vegetarian, anti-abortion, antiwar, former TV personality from Oregon want to be president?
Willamette Week  |  Nicholas Deshais  |  04-04-2007  |  Politics

The Good, Old Days: Young Protesters Break Glassnew

And Milwaukee's older generations remember their war protests.
Shepherd Express  |  Joel McNally  |  04-03-2007  |  Politics

Jim Barone, the Capitol Bullynew

As a state senator, Barone has been accused of accosting women and using his power for his sons' gain.
The Pitch  |  Justin Kendall  |  04-03-2007  |  Politics

The Real Story Behind Catalino Lucas Diaz's Run at George W. Bushnew

Where else could someone be armed, subsidized, and imprisoned by the same governing body?
Miami New Times  |  Calvin Godfrey  |  04-02-2007  |  Politics

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