AltWeeklies Wire
At Their State Convention, Texas Dems Looked Like a Party on the Risenew
You couldn't look at the packed main hall of the Austin Convention Center -- where Democratic delegates, alternates, and guests filled nearly 15,000 chairs -- without thinking that perhaps Republican dominance of Texas politics was beginning to end.
The Texas Observer |
Dave Mann |
07-02-2008 |
Politics
Rep. Charlie Gonzalez Explains His FISA Misgivingsnew
The Texas Representative stuck to his promise to oppose the FISA reform legislation that the House passed last week if it contained a retroactive immunity provision to protect the telecoms suspected of aiding the Bush Administration in its illegal post-9/11 warrantless wiretapping program.
San Antonio Current |
Elaine Wolff |
07-02-2008 |
Politics
Declassified FBI Files Exonerate Orange County's Original Conservative Scapegoatnew
More than four decades after Joel Dvorman's tragic death, once-sealed FBI files obtained by the Weekly reveal an indisputable truth: The former Magnolia School District trustee and liberal martyr was the victim of an unwarranted witch-hunt.
Jefferson County Officials Show Mike Zinna That What Goes Around Comes Aroundnew
A longtime critic of public officials who's turned to talk radio, webcasts and online muckracking to skewer his enemies, Zinna has sued the board of county commissioners and others, claiming they've used the power of their office to try to shut him up, slander him and otherwise stomp on his constitutional rights.
Responding to Energy Crisis, John McCain Goes Nuclearnew
McCain has announced a number of controversial ways to solve this nation's energy crisis. Along with suggesting offshore drilling and supporting big tax write-offs for big oil, McCain has also called for building up to 100 additional nuclear facilities within the United States.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
06-27-2008 |
Politics
Obama's Grassroots Ground Gamenew
Barack Obama's path to the White House is being created out of his experience as a community organizer in Chicago, a nontraditional route to power that harnesses the grassroots, empowers individuals to find their strengths and builds communities around attainable goals.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
06-27-2008 |
Politics
The Battle for an Anti-Growth Constitutional Amendment Heads to Federal Court.new
Florida Hometown Democracy was launched in 2003 to promote a state constitutional amendment that would restrict growth by forcing local comprehensive land-use changes to go to referenda. The group came close to getting on the ballot, but didn't quite make it. So they've sued.
Orlando Weekly |
Billy Manes |
06-26-2008 |
Politics
Obama Economic Appointment Highlights Old Trade Disputenew
Before giving Jason Furman a pass on his emerging trade polices, it's important to focus on the true differences between Free Trade and Fair Trade.
East Bay Express |
Jay Youngdahl |
06-25-2008 |
Politics
Why is a Prominent Peace Dem Backing a Hawkish Republican for US Senate?new
A mini shitstorm rained down from Democrats on Elizabeth Furse last week after the peacenik and former congresswoman crossed party lines to endorse U.S. Sen. Gordon Smith (R-Ore.) for a second straight election.
Willamette Week |
Beth Slovic |
06-25-2008 |
Politics
As Obama Rises, Detroit Lacks a Leader Who Can Deliver Him Votesnew
For Obama to win Michigan he needs a huge turnout in Detroit to offset McCain's outstate support -- but at this point a divided Detroit does not bode well for Obama's chances.
Metro Times |
Larry Gabriel |
06-24-2008 |
Politics
A Political Prodigy Won't Head to Denver as a Clinton Delegate After Allnew
At the state Democratic convention in Spokane last weekend, 17-year-old Jack Laurence, the grandson of legendary Washington Sen. Henry M. Jackson, lost his bid to attend the Democratic National Convention in August as a delegate for Sen. Hillary Clinton. Part of Jack's problem was the state Democratic party's push for diversity; they wanted at-large delegates of ethnicities that hadn't been elected at the congressional caucuses.
Seattle Weekly |
Jesse Froehling |
06-23-2008 |
Politics
John Cornyn Doesn't Need to Sweat Over Rick Noriega Just Yetnew
As the electorate's disgust with its leadership deepens, even Texas Republicans are suiting up to defend their posts. The showdown between Senator John Cornyn and state Representative Lieutenant Colonel Rick Noriega -- and the recent seesawing polls on the race -- provide a revealing glimpse into the state's shifting political makeup and what it would take for Democrats to take ground in statewide contests this fall.
Dallas Observer |
Megan Feldman |
06-23-2008 |
Politics
DNC Protest Groups Splinter as They Prepare for Denvernew
The knot of protesters organizing around the Democratic National Convention got a lot more tangled when a coalition of progressive groups formally presented itself as the Alliance for Real Democracy. This move deepened a division that started in May, when pacifist-leaning activist organizations and those with a more radical bent could not reach agreement on language within a "Statement of Non-Violence."
Kucinich Introduces 35 Articles of Impeachment Against Bushnew
The House voted to send the articles to the House Judiciary Committee, headed by Rep. John Conyers, who has said that while the administration has committed impeachable offenses and felonies, he does not believe that Democrats should pursue impeachment proceedings.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
06-20-2008 |
Politics
Unnamed Resourcesnew
The Pittsburgh-Tribune reports on Barack's Obama's alleged ties to communists in his youth. But why aren't they diclosing that the group launching the attacks is funded by billionaire publisher Richard Mellon Scaife. Or as they call him, boss.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Charlie Deitch |
06-19-2008 |
Politics
