AltWeeklies Wire
Who to See at the DNCnew
After all the hullaballoo in the Keystone proved anti-climactic, one has to wonder: Will there be an official nominee before the Democratic National Convention?
Philadelphia City Paper |
Mary F. Patel |
05-06-2008 |
Politics
Trying to Make the Homeless a Meaningful Political Constituencynew
"Most of the homeless are actually surprisingly politically aware," says George Smith, a formerly homeless vet volunteering for the Vote for Homes coalition. But political awareness doesn't always translate into political power.
Philadelphia City Paper |
E. James Beale |
04-29-2008 |
Politics
How Far Philadelphia Has (and Hasn't) Come in Terms of Votingnew
Did Michael Nutter's election move Philly into a post-racial voting era? Or were voters still widely using race as a deciding factor in the polls? The frustrating answer: It was hard to tell.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Tom Namako |
04-29-2008 |
Politics
I Was an Obama Volunteernew
I wanted an up-close-in-action glimpse of this idea of "empowered democracy," the supposedly self-transformational precept pumping through the bloodlines of Obama's candidacy. The candidate has promised that his is a truly bottom-up campaign driven by the creative energies of volunteers rather than Washington wags.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Mike Newall |
04-21-2008 |
Politics
I Was a Clinton Volunteernew
We go undercover as a campaign volunteer for Hillary Clinton, and find the story of a campaign in a make-or-break primary where messages are tightly controlled.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Tom Namako |
04-21-2008 |
Politics
Philly's Muslims Are Warming to the Political Processnew
"When someone in the Muslim community tells you, 'We don't vote,' they're coming from an old way of thinking. That really was the case; for a while we stayed away from voting, and some members still feel that way." Saadiq Abdul Jabbar was alluding to the long history of separatism in the black Muslim world. "Things have changed a lot, though."
Philadelphia City Paper |
Jeff Deeney |
04-15-2008 |
Politics
Voter Resignationnew
People in West Philly's Carroll Park might vote, but they aren't sure why.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Tom Namako |
04-01-2008 |
Politics
So You Want to be the Democratic Nominee for President? How Badly?new
Now that Pennsylvania has become the Next Big Prize in the Democratic primary (which will never end), we got to thinking: How can Philly benefit? So, Barack and Hillary, forget all that talk about the "right way" to order sandwiches, and behold the true path to Philadelphians' hearts: cold, hard cash, and some serious political promises.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Staff |
03-13-2008 |
Politics
The Runners-Upnew
Fifty-six volunteers strong, Philly for Obama left a mark in the close New Hampshire primary.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Mike Newall |
01-22-2008 |
Politics
Two Hours With ... Departing Philly Mayor John Streetnew
Our exit interview with the man who ran the city for the past eight years.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Wafa R. Musitief |
01-08-2008 |
Politics
On the Recordsnew
A House vote expected this week about the transparency of government documents won't be happening after all, thanks to a scheduling overload at the State Capitol.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Mary F. Patel |
11-20-2007 |
Politics
Bob Brady, the Mayor of Capitol Hillnew
He might not have won City Hall, but he's now a D.C. honcho.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Paul Fain |
11-13-2007 |
Politics
A Spurned Presidential Candidate Hosts His Own Debatenew
I know, it sounds ridiculous and I was skeptical, too, but Mike Gravel's parallel debate turned out to be about as effective a debate experience I've seen.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Jason Tomassini |
11-06-2007 |
Politics
Scenes from Everywhere but Inside the Dems' Prez Debatenew
The MSNBC folks touted last week's debate as the "Fight in Philly."
Philadelphia City Paper |
Brian Hickey and Tom Namako |
11-06-2007 |
Politics
Four Minutes With Obama Girlnew
She has a crush on Barack -- we have a crush on her.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Brian Hickey |
10-30-2007 |
Politics
