AltWeeklies Wire
The Thought Crime Lawnew
All of Connecticut's Congresspersons signed the Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act, and none of them want to talk about it. So we called Dennis Kucinich, who read the bill and wouldn't sign it.
Hartford Advocate |
Jennifer Abel |
01-04-2008 |
Politics
Report from Iowa: Smashing Victories by 'Unorthodox' Candidates Obama & Huckabeenew
A mixed-marriage son of Kenya and Kansas on the one hand. A Baptist preacher with a yen for populist economics on the other. Each appealing, both overtly and by their very beings, to the political crossover vote. Each defeating his main opponent by the margin of 9 percent.
The Memphis Flyer |
Jackson Baker |
01-04-2008 |
Politics
Bobby Jindal's Media Honeymoon is Already Overnew
The Louisiana Gov.-elect's promises of ethical fastidiousness and rapid reform have set the bar so high that every hiccup is now major news.
Project White House '08: The Contendersnew
Reality Journalism: The Tucson Weekly's stable of dark-horse candidates for the Arizona primary.
Tucson Weekly |
Jim Nintzel |
01-03-2008 |
Politics
Montana GOP Caucus Up for Grabsnew
As Republicans fill 2,739 seats for their upcoming state caucus, GOP presidential campaigns are scrambling to stack key caucus positions before the February 5th vote.
Missoula Independent |
Rob Harper |
01-03-2008 |
Politics
Iowa Dispatch: Edwards Populism v. Huckabee Populismnew
Huckabee's routine contains little that appeals to the common man's wallet besides the promise to end dependence on foreign oil and the cry to abolish the IRS and enact the FairTax -- a policy that is hardly in the economic interest of the lower and middle classes. Edwards, on the other hand, had a firm grasp on specific government policies that concern working people.
Arkansas Times |
John C. Williams |
01-03-2008 |
Politics
Cam-Pain in My Assnew
Endless campaigning isn't just for presidential candidates anymore. Connecticut politicians are announcing election bids earlier than ever.
New Haven Advocate |
Betsy Yagla |
01-02-2008 |
Politics
Erik Sten Calls It Quitsnew
In a surprise decision, Portland's longest-serving, most controversial city commissioner will resign midterm.
Willamette Week |
Nigel Jaquiss |
01-02-2008 |
Politics
Election 2008: Rudy Tuesdaynew
Giuliani's campaign is taking no chances with Connecticut for his hoped-for Super Duper Tuesday sweep.
New Haven Advocate |
Nick Keppler |
01-02-2008 |
Politics
Who's Supporting Whom in Oregon?new
Tied with Kentucky as the sixth-to-last state to vote, Oregon has about as much weight in picking the presidential nominees as a zero to the left of a decimal point. But what happens in early-voting states does matter here -- at least for people who could gain considerable clout depending on who gets the nomination.
Willamette Week |
James Pitkin |
01-02-2008 |
Politics
The Ron Paul Phenomenonnew
How a Republican presidential campaign caught fire in San Francisco.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Sara Knight |
12-28-2007 |
Politics
Don Perata Probe Heats Up?new
Feds ask for reporters' notes in the public corruption investigation. Also, the senator is accused of violating state election law.
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
12-27-2007 |
Politics
Steps Toward Impeachmentnew
Political protester John Nirenberg walks the walk -- for 500 miles from Boston to DC.
New Haven Advocate |
Freda Moon |
12-26-2007 |
Politics
Let Kucinich Speak!new
Dennis Kucinich got left out of the last Democratic debate. Here's what he might have added to it.
New Haven Advocate |
Freda Moon |
12-26-2007 |
Politics
