AltWeeklies Wire
Anybody But Bob Clementnew
Should Karl Dean or David Briley drop out of Nashville's mayoral race to save day the for progressives?
Nashville Scene |
Jeff Woods |
06-22-2007 |
Politics
Tom Tancredo on Immigrationnew
The presidential hopeful speaks about his top priority.
New York Press |
John DeSio |
06-22-2007 |
Politics
A Cooter Takes On Chamblissnew
Ex-journalist Dale Cardwell plans to unseat U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss by fighting immigration and shunning corporate cash.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
John Sugg |
06-21-2007 |
Politics
Making the Case for Health Carenew
Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden insists he's trying to make America a better place -- before the 2008 election.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Ralph Routon |
06-21-2007 |
Politics
Tags: health care, Wyden
Holy Alliance! Conservative Churches + Liberal Pols?new
At evangelist Luis Palau's suggestion, conservative Christian pastors at rapidly growing suburban mega-churches may join with liberal Portland Mayor Tom Potter and Commissioner Erik Sten to fight homelessness.
Willamette Week |
Don McIntosh |
06-21-2007 |
Politics
Orlando's Mayor: Who Should Run?new
Six months from Election Day, Buddy Dyer has no challengers -- what fun is that?
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffrey C. Billman |
06-21-2007 |
Politics
New Prisons, Tougher Sentences and a Little Lovenew
Texas lawmakers decided once again to build more prisons, jacked up sentences for myriad offenses, and extended capital punishment to repeat child sex offenders in this legislative session -- but they also approved extensive reforms that use parole, probation, and substance abuse treatment programs to keep people out of prison.
The Texas Observer |
Patrick Michels |
06-20-2007 |
Politics
The Stench of Corruption in Louisiananew
Multiple investigations into bribery, kickbacks and abuses of power cement Louisiana's reputation as a political cesspool.
Religious Expression Bill Blesses Those Who Wrote Itnew
Texas' "Religious Viewpoints Antidiscrimination Act" was drafted by private lawyers with a penchant for suing school districts, and may not only make lawsuits more likely, but stick taxpayers with even more legal fees.
The Texas Observer |
Megan Headley |
06-20-2007 |
Politics
A Fish Rots from the Head in Texasnew
With Gov. Rick Perry, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, and House Speaker Tom Craddick in charge, the state's legislative session was a stinker.
The Texas Observer |
Jake Bernstein |
06-20-2007 |
Politics
Caging the Vote Cagersnew
New testimony points to electoral dirty tricks.
Metro Times |
Staff |
06-19-2007 |
Politics
Gore Comes Alivenew
Al Gore wants to talk about the issues, not the horserace.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Dean Kuipers |
06-15-2007 |
Politics
Nevada Democrats Are Backnew
Governor Jim Gibbons has brought legislative Democrats back to life.
Reno News & Review |
Dennis Myers |
06-14-2007 |
Politics
Minor Parties Fight for Fusionnew
Two minor parties challenge a 100-year Democratic-Republican duopoly in Oregon politics.
Willamette Week |
Don McIntosh |
06-06-2007 |
Politics
A Hazy Recall Effort in San Francisconew
An examination of why the Citizens for the Recall of Supervisor Jake McGoldrick say they are trying to get rid of the elected official reveals that this campaign is based on just a few controversial issues that animate these two dozen fairly conservative people.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Steven T. Jones |
06-06-2007 |
Politics
