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Target Practicenew
How one free-swinging group helps Colorado conservatives make a splash in politics.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Chet Hardin |
07-03-2013 |
Politics
Texas Anti-Abortion Bill Defeatednew
In the end, after the 13-hour filibuster and all the wrangling over rules, Wendy Davis and her fellow Texas Democrats could do only so much. In the end, it was the citizens in the gallery who made the difference late Tuesday night.
The Texas Observer |
Carolyn Jones |
06-26-2013 |
Politics
Tags: wendy davis, Texas SB 5
SCOTUS Ruling May Greenlight PA Police to "Stop & Swab"new
The recent SCOTUS ruling on Constitutionality of seizing citizen DNA without criminal conviction may mean PA police will start to "stop & swab." But state police say the law would expand the backlog.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Tara Murtha |
06-10-2013 |
Politics
David Vitter's Resurrectionnew
How Louisiana's junior senator has emerged as a powerbroker in Baton Rouge.
Rick Perry: Mum's The Wordnew
Rick Perry has adopted a more behind-the-scenes approach this legislative session. That doesn't mean he hasn't been busy.
Houston Press |
Kimberly Reeves |
05-02-2013 |
Politics
Some gains on pot decriminalizationnew
NORML Chair Neal Smith cites "modest gains," as cannabis consciousness still nascent at the Statehouse.
Scott Walker's Selling Actnew
How Wisc. Governor Scott Walker persuaded reluctant Republicans to back his anti-union plan.
What's in store for Florida's 2013 legislative session?new
Though Florida Republicans seem to be making some noise about ethics reform and positive change, expect to see more of the same out of Tallahassee this session.
Orlando Weekly |
Billy Manes |
03-07-2013 |
Politics
Bills on Paradenew
Keeping an eye on the action at the Arizona Legislature.
Tucson Weekly |
Jim Nintzel |
03-07-2013 |
Politics
Tags: Arizona Politics.
Send in the Clownsnew
There are 20 clowns running for Congress in South Carolina.
Columbia Free Times |
Corey Hutchins |
03-06-2013 |
Politics
Born-Again Republicannew
A walking wounded GOP hosts its annual convention in Sacramento this weekend. Our writer goes down the Grand Old rabbit hole to see if “Reagan Nation” can pull off a rebirth.
Sacramento News & Review |
Nick Miller |
03-04-2013 |
Politics
Tags: GOP
Everett Wilkinson: Tea Party Extremist, Media Darlingnew
National reporters love him, but they tend not to mention his kooky conspiracy theories.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Terrence McCoy |
02-27-2013 |
Politics
City of Greensboro considers dropping Downtown Greensboro, Inc.
Taking some by surprise, a seemingly spontaneous discussion about seeking alternatives to Downtown Greensboro Inc. ended in a 9-0 vote last week at the Greensboro City Council meeting.
YES! Weekly |
Eric Ginsburg |
02-27-2013 |
Politics
Tags: downtown greensboro Inc.
The Watchdognew
Two decades after an FBI sting nailed South Carolina lawmakers, one man is again at the center of a push for ethics reform.
Columbia Free Times |
Corey Hutchins |
02-27-2013 |
Politics
Utah Lt. Gov. Greg Bell Under Investigationnew
Utah Lt. Gov. Greg Bell may have broken the law by commissioning an "informal" audit that was aimed at derailing a child abuse investigation on behalf of a friend's daughter.
Salt Lake City Weekly |
Stephen Dark |
02-22-2013 |
Politics
