AltWeeklies Wire
Nonprofit Dark Money Dominates Politicsnew
Forget super PACs ... more money is being spent on TV advertising in the presidential race by social welfare nonprofits - may of which claim not to be politically active.
Trouble at the Ol' Racinonew
Was the Downs at Albuquerque's Lucrative, 25-year Racino deal rigged?
Santa Fe Reporter |
Joey Peters |
08-22-2012 |
Politics
Ohio Democrats say Kasich, Mandel are blowing off records requestsnew
The Ohio Democratic Party sued Ohio Gov. John Kasich Aug. 14, alleging that he failed to comply with Ohio’s open records law because he sent the party redacted documents.
Cincinnati CityBeat |
Andy Brownfield |
08-22-2012 |
Politics
Whose Bright Idea?new
A new political group spreads debunked claims while its supporters remain in the shadows.
Tucson Weekly |
Jim Nintzel |
08-02-2012 |
Politics
Romney's Shadow Yearsnew
Mitt wants to make his departure for the Olympics a clean break from his business life — but it’s not that simple.
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
07-23-2012 |
Politics
Tags: Mitt Romney
Clobbering the Courtnew
The right-wing, Rick Scott-approved campaign to oust the Florida Supreme Court's moderate justices.
Creative Loafing (Tampa) |
Scott Farrell |
07-19-2012 |
Politics
Tags: Politics
A Higher Powernew
Lobbyist's leaked emails offer a unique view of government's inner workings and key players.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Justin Horwath, Joey Peters and Alexa Schirtzinger |
07-18-2012 |
Politics
Maine Gov. Paul LePage Doubles Down on "Gestapo" Commentnew
Following a fundraiser for Vermont Republican gubernatorial candidate Randy Brock, Maine Gov. Paul LePage repeated and elaborated on controversial comments he made over the weekend equating the Internal Revenue Service with the Gestapo.
Seven Days |
Paul Heintz |
07-16-2012 |
Politics
Tags: Paul LePage
Nikki Haley Vetoes Spending for Education, Healthcare, Artsnew
South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley attempts to strike 81 lines from state budget.
Charleston City Paper |
Paul Bowers |
07-10-2012 |
Politics
Tags: Nikki Haley
Who's Behind Helena Brown?new
Some say the Houston councilwoman known for her long diatribes is influenced by William Park, who last year was banned from the investments industry.
Houston Press |
Terrence McCoy |
07-06-2012 |
Politics
Tags: Helena Brown
Leakednew
New Mexico Foundation for Open Government board member has ties to the governor's private email scandal.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Joey Peters |
07-06-2012 |
Politics
Va. Approaches Decision on Privatizing Sex Offender Programnew
The detention and treatment of sex offenders represents a growing business opportunity for companies which hope to score lucrative contracts from state officials looking to keep predators off the streets.
The American Independent News Network |
Siddhartha Mahanta |
06-26-2012 |
Politics
Fast Becoming Furiousnew
After a federal scandal, some firearms dealers say they've become the scapegoats.
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
06-20-2012 |
Politics
This is Your Brain On ... Ideologynew
Exploring the psychology of politics, author Chris Mooney finds Liberal and Conservative brains function differently.
Lawless in Missourinew
Missouri legislators zero in on guns, gays and gags in another year of attempted lawmaking.
