AltWeeklies Wire
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad GOP Race for U.S. Senatenew
The clock is ticking for Sen. Chris McDaniel's senatorial campaign to file a challenge to the U.S. Senate race run-off election results after the Mississippi Republican Party certified Thad Cochran's win Monday night. McDaniel's challenge comes after numerous allegations of fraudulent activity.
Jackson Free Press |
Anna Wolfe and Donna Ladd |
07-10-2014 |
Politics
Why Bobby Jindal Will Never, Ever Be Presidentnew
Counting down the reasons that the governor of Louisiana will never move into the White House.
Tags: Bobby Jindal, Election 2016
Eric Cantor's Ongoing War With Himselfnew
Eric Cantor's latest bout of ideological whiplash comes as he gears up for his 2014 reelection campaign.
C-Ville Weekly |
Dan Catalano |
05-02-2014 |
Politics
Tags: Eric Cantor
The Fall of Leland Yeenew
How an FBI probe of organized crime in San Francisco's Chinatown took down a senator and well-connected political consultant.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Steven T. Jones |
04-04-2014 |
Politics
Tags: Leland Yee
Mumia blames ‘Broad Street Bullies’ for Adegbile’s rejection in Senatenew
After Debo Adegbile's rejection in the U.S. Senate for a Civil Rights position in the Justice Dept., incarcerated radical Mumia Abu-Jamal took to Prison Radio to let his feelings known on the situation.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Randy LoBasso |
03-13-2014 |
Politics
Tags: Debo Adegbile
Reprieve for Man Facing Deportation for Smoking Pot as a Teennew
Alexander Timofeev gets deportation reprieve after Dane County D.A. agrees to dismiss pot convictions.
Scott Walker Reveals Depth of Disdain for Unions, Protestersnew
The Wisconsin governor's frank words are a departure from past public comments.
Tags: Scott Walker Wisconsin
Ray Nagin: The Final Chapternew
The final act for the former mayor of New Orleans — if he ever goes to trial.
Top 6 Fountains the Federal Government Shutdown Will Shut Downnew
One tell-tale sign that the feds are closed for business? D.C.'s fountains, many of which are operated by the federal agencies that run the land they sit on.
Washington City Paper |
Jonathan L. Fischer |
09-30-2013 |
Politics
Going Postalnew
The husband of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein has been selling post offices to his friends, cheap.
East Bay Express |
Peter Byrne |
09-18-2013 |
Politics
How San Diego Progressives Ended Bob Filner's Political Careernew
For the first time, Donna Frye, Marco Gonzalez and Cory Briggs talk in detail about why they did what they did.
San Diego CityBeat |
David Rolland |
09-18-2013 |
Politics
Indiana Right-to-Work Law Ruled Unconstitutionalnew
A Lake County judge has ruled Indiana's right-to-work law unconstitutional, saying it requires unions to perform services for which they can't be compensated.
Unreported Fender-Bender Involving Nikki Haley Leads to Questions About Her Ethicsnew
The fender-bender itself was not earth-shattering news. But as the governor gears up for a 2014 re-election campaign against likely Democratic challenger Vincent Sheheen, the previously unreported car accident raised questions about whether Haley uses state-owned vehicles to travel to campaign fundraising events.
Charleston City Paper |
Paul Bowers and Corey Hutchins |
08-30-2013 |
Politics
Tags: Pat McCrory, Nikki Haley
San Diego Mayor Bob Filner's Got To Gonew
We believe Donna Frye, and we've lost our confidence in the mayor's capacity to see his policy vision through.
San Diego CityBeat |
David Rolland |
07-15-2013 |
Politics
Tags: sexual harassment
Target Practicenew
How one free-swinging group helps Colorado conservatives make a splash in politics.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Chet Hardin |
07-03-2013 |
Politics
