AltWeeklies Wire
Has the Mayor Reneged on Campaign Tax Pledge?new
Adrian "Herbert Walker" Fenty says fee hikes are not new taxes.
Washington City Paper |
Mike DeBonis |
04-03-2008 |
Politics
Demonizing Obamanew
Why Christian conservatives are worried sick about the Democratic frontrunner -- and what they're doing about it.
Illinois Times |
Jeannette Cooperman |
04-03-2008 |
Politics
Selling Obama Door to Door in Oregonnew
With just over seven weeks to go before the state's primary on May 20, Barack Obama supporters kick off his Oregon campaign.
The Portland Mercury |
Amy J. Ruiz |
04-03-2008 |
Politics
Do-It-Yourself Obamanew
Barack Obama's North Carolina supporters -- and entrepreneurs -- have taken to making their own merchandise and signs to capitalize on the fervor.
Judgment Callnew
A former judge accuses retiring Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Russell Anderson of playing politics.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Paul Demko |
04-02-2008 |
Politics
D is for Democrat, Differences and Debatenew
Where Jeff Merkley and Steve Novick disagree in the race for the U.S. Senate.
Willamette Week |
Beth Slovic |
04-02-2008 |
Politics
Tags: Oregon, 2008 downballot elections
Virginia Lawmakers Play a Little Sexual Politicsnew
A number of eye-popping reports have recently been released on the sexual state of our (increasingly libidinal) nation, and so it came as no surprise that the wise old men of Richmond felt the need to take immediate corrective action ... by slashing every penny of state funding to Planned Parenthood of Virginia.
C-Ville Weekly |
Dan Catalano |
04-02-2008 |
Politics
Tags: Virginia, Planned Parenthood
Did Sen. Chris Koster Plant a Fake Candidate for Missouri Attorney General?new
It's an election year, but Molly Korth Williams hasn't taken the time to plant a sign in the front yard of her Brookside home. This is a little strange, because Williams is running as a Democrat for attorney general.
Voter Resignationnew
People in West Philly's Carroll Park might vote, but they aren't sure why.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Tom Namako |
04-01-2008 |
Politics
Are You Sure Your Delegate is Registered to Vote?new
Some counties aren't vetting their delegates to make sure they pass muster.
Seattle Weekly |
Aimee Curl |
03-31-2008 |
Politics
The Dwaine Caraway Shownew
Starring that new breed of politician who wants to root out your crack houses, close down your whorehouses and pull up your pants.
Dallas Observer |
Jim Schutze |
03-31-2008 |
Politics
Popular Texas Conservative Has Some Republicans Worriednew
Want a body-armored, property rights-advocating survivalist with alleged links to the Republic of Texas militia as your next state representative? Vote for Randall Dunning on April 8.
Dallas Observer |
Jesse Hyde |
03-31-2008 |
Politics
How One Progressive Outfoxed Vt's Democratic Partynew
In this year's race for governor, Progressive Party candidate Anthony Pollina is a winner -- not because he is going to be governor, but because he has flummoxed, outfoxed and humiliated the Vermont Democratic Party.
Seven Days |
Jon Margolis |
03-28-2008 |
Politics
Sarah Steelman: Hot Contendernew
If looks count, Steelman may be Missouri's next governor.
Riverfront Times |
Kathleen McLaughlin |
03-28-2008 |
Politics
A Jailhouse Mysterynew
As Nashville attorney Gus Puryear wages the fight of his life for a federal judgeship, he's struggled to explain how his company handled the death of one of its female inmates.
Nashville Scene |
Matt Pulle |
03-28-2008 |
Politics
