AltWeeklies Wire
Fear & Exhilaration at the SoCal Anarchist Conferencenew
This was not your father's left-wing protest gathering, not that ghosts from movements past didn't rattle a bone or two.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Ron Garmon |
12-21-2007 |
Politics
It's Iowa or Bust for Fred Thompsonnew
The Law & Order actor has been forced into an 11th-hour barnstorming bus tour of Iowa to try to salvage his campaign, but no one is giving him much chance.
Nashville Scene |
Jeff Woods |
12-21-2007 |
Politics
Bill Richardson's Campaign Ads Got Him Laughs in '07new
But they probably won't get him the presidency in '08.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
12-20-2007 |
Politics
Life After Pete Domenicinew
The senator's October retirement announcement triggered a political tsunami.
Santa Fe Reporter |
David Alire Garcia |
12-20-2007 |
Politics
Was It All a Dream?new
Mitt Romney claims he saw his father march with Martin Luther King. But according to the records, it never happened.
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
12-19-2007 |
Politics
Border Politicsnew
Members of Louisiana's congressional delegation are hitching their wagons to anti-immigration bills, many with an eye toward business and industry. The drivers, however, are probably more political than anything else.
Oregon Lawmakers' Misguided Effort on Ethicsnew
Still no limits on campaign donations, and pols can spend that cash on personal items. So why are we celebrating the new ethics law?
Willamette Week |
Nigel Jaquiss |
12-19-2007 |
Politics
Clinton, Obama Advisors Share Foreign Policy Visionsnew
Exit Iraq. Then what?
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
12-19-2007 |
Politics
MoveOn Moves Susan Davisnew
Congresswoman agrees to cosponsor Iran resolution.
San Diego CityBeat |
David Rolland |
12-19-2007 |
Politics
Tags: Iran
Once Again, Sex Issues Up for Debate in Virginianew
Losses by moderate Republicans signal a stricter GOP party line.
C-Ville Weekly |
David Moltz |
12-19-2007 |
Politics
Dallas' Political Designing Womannew
When Dallas' political elite need a win, Carol Reed cheers them on and calls the plays.
Dallas Observer |
Matt Pulle |
12-17-2007 |
Politics
Rick Noriega Stands Up to Bush, Cornyn, and the Iraq Warnew

Though Noriega addresses many issues, the heart of his campaign is the mess that George W. Bush, neocon ideologues, and apologists like his opponent John Cornyn have made of the war in Iraq.
The Texas Observer |
Jan Reid |
12-17-2007 |
Politics
What's the Matter with Fred Thompson?new
How media image-makers are killing Thompson's presidential bid -- with a little help from the candidate himself.
Nashville Scene |
Jeff Woods |
12-14-2007 |
Politics
Deconstructing Antonio Villaraigosanew
L.A.'s mayor sets out on a new course, with 18 months to prove himself.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Alan Mittelstaedt |
12-14-2007 |
Politics
Arkansas Republicans Plan Campaign Against Huckabeenew
In 1992, when Bill Clinton faced a tough primary challenge in New Hampshire, a group of Arkansans known as the Arkansas Travelers went up North to support their former governor. Now, as Mike Huckabee prepares for the Iowa caucuses a new Arkansas contingent is planning a different kind of campaign trip.
Arkansas Times |
John Williams |
12-14-2007 |
Politics