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Dubious Diplomacynew
Sen. Slade Gorton says that 28-year-old Seattle grocer Koshin Mohamed is an official Somali representative to the U.S. -- but the State Department says otherwise.
Seattle Weekly |
Nina Shapiro |
03-05-2007 |
Politics
Cohen + Conyers = Coupnew
The legendary Michigan congressman helps Memphis' representative fire up a crowd.
The Memphis Flyer |
Jackson Baker |
03-05-2007 |
Politics
Does Anyone Really Know Chaka Fattah?new
He hopes his out-of-the-box ideas will win him the Philly mayor's race -- but with little detail backing them up, some wonder whether they can really work.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Kia Gregory |
03-05-2007 |
Politics
Confessions of an American Torturernew
While the politicians and generals swore it wasn't happening, Tony Lagouranis was torturing detainees in Iraq -- just like they wanted him to.
Chicago Reader |
John Conroy |
03-02-2007 |
Politics
Is Second Vermont Republic Affiliated with Racists?new
The blogosphere has been abuzz twith charges of racism involving the state’s tiny but growing secessionist insurgency.
Seven Days |
Kevin J. Kelley |
03-02-2007 |
Politics
Cindy Sheehan Stumps in Vermontnew
Sheehan will speak in nearly a dozen Vermont towns to lend her support to resolutions calling for an immediate withdrawal from Iraq.
Seven Days |
Ken Picard |
03-02-2007 |
Politics
State's Wrongnew
Judge strikes down Illinois' tough Sudan law.
Illinois Times |
R.L. Nave |
03-02-2007 |
Politics
Revolving Doornew
Doling out dough to current and ex-girlfriends, L.A. City Council candidate Richard Alarcon spent a small fortune to win a post he no longer wants.
L.A. Weekly |
David Zahniser |
03-02-2007 |
Politics
Obama: The Substance Behind the Man of the Hournew
The tightening in my throat came because I think Barack Obama will win -- and restore the promise of America.
Port Folio Weekly |
By Jake Denton |
03-01-2007 |
Politics
Lost in Cyberspace: Presidents and Pandagonnew
Amanda Marcotte of Pandagon recounts her two weeks in the presidential crosshairs.
Austin Chronicle |
Wells Dunbar |
03-01-2007 |
Politics
Feeding the Rabid Rightnew
If Mitt Romney can't persuade conservatives that he's one of them, his hopes are dead -- but convincing them could be fatal too.
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
03-01-2007 |
Politics
Ralph Nader: An Unreasonable Man?new
Public Citizen #1 -- subject of a new documentary and author of a new book about his childhood -- talks about 2008, his past campaigns and the state of activism in the US today.
The End of the 'Pass-Through'new
Will Oregon's legislature reform one major piece of campaign finance abuse?
Willamette Week |
Nigel Jaquiss |
03-01-2007 |
Politics
The Post-Clinton Senate Shufflenew
If Hillary Clinton becomes president, her vacant senate seat will become the hottest commodity in New York.
New York Press |
John DeSio |
03-01-2007 |
Politics
Kim Wade: Turn the Mayor Outnew
Local radio host Kim Wade has filed a petition to have Mayor Frank Melton removed from office.
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson |
02-28-2007 |
Politics
