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Farewell, Jack Laytonnew
Canada grieves a hero.
NOW Magazine |
Michael Hollett |
08-26-2011 |
Politics
Dispatches From the Front Lines of Rick Perry’s Political Revivalnew
Before a throng of 30,000 faithful, Texas Governor Rick Perry delivered a message that was anything but apolitical. Amid the calls to defend marriage from homosexuals and end abortion, an even more fundamental refrain kept repeating: a call for the “faithful” to drive the nation and her leaders “back to God.”
San Antonio Current |
Michael Barajas |
08-10-2011 |
Politics
The Elephant in the Roomnew
California's fiscal mess continues to worsen thanks to the anti-tax, anti-government policies of the GOP.
East Bay Express |
Darwin BondGraham |
07-28-2011 |
Politics
Rick Perry's Army of Godnew
A little-known movement of radical Christians and self-proclaimed prophets wants to infiltrate government, and Rick Perry might be their man.
The Texas Observer |
Forrest Wilder |
07-14-2011 |
Politics
Minnesota Shutdown: No End in Sightnew
Minnesota's state government shutdown is officially the longest in state history, but elected officials aren't in a rush to end the gridlock.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Mike Mullen |
07-12-2011 |
Politics
Anarchy in the GOPnew
Fueled by passion, conviction and a little sage advice, young 'liberty'-lovers are threatening the establishment.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Chet Hardin |
06-23-2011 |
Politics
Mickey Mouse Dealnew
The Veterans Affairs spends a hefty sum to hire Disney to train staffers.
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
06-10-2011 |
Politics
Worthy Endeavournew
Gabrielle Giffords watches her husband lift off while her staff continues their work.
Tucson Weekly |
Jim Nintzel |
05-19-2011 |
Politics
Canadian Election: NDP Stunner Changes the Gamenew
A political shift is taking place, and Monday night we saw the next essential phase that will result in Canada finally getting a pro-environment, pro-fairness, pro-peace and prosperity government.
NOW Magazine |
Michael Hollett |
05-05-2011 |
Politics
Tags: Jack Layton, NDP
Nebraska's 'Most-Radical' State Senatornew
Talking life, death and guns with Mark Christensen, Nebraska’s most-radical state senator.
The Reader |
Andrew Norman |
05-04-2011 |
Politics
Tags: Mark Christensen
Michigan-Style Financial Bill May Still Be in the Works for Wisconsinnew
After "financial martial law" was enacted in Michigan in the midst of the Wisconsin protests over Gov. Scott Walker's anti-union agenda, questions started bubbling as to whether or not similar legislation was in the works for the Badger State.
Tags: Wisconsin, Scott Walker
GOP Lawmakers Pushing Restrictive Welfare-Reform Billsnew
Advocates for low-income Pennsylvanians are sounding the alarm about a package of bills in Harrisburg that places serious roadblocks in front of anyone seeking assistance through food stamps, welfare or other social services.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Kate Giammarise |
04-25-2011 |
Politics
An Opaque Revolving Doornew
Multnomah County hires Willamette Week news boss Hank Stern without an interview.
The Portland Mercury |
Matt Davis |
04-22-2011 |
Politics
Tags: Hank Stern, Willamette Week
Connie Scott: The Sheepish Revolutionarynew
A Tea Party freshman grapples with the bitter realities of governing in Austin.
The Texas Observer |
Daniel Setiawan |
04-19-2011 |
Politics
Mitt Romney Rides Againnew
Mitt Romney has been running for president more or less nonstop for the past seven years -- and still hasn't figured out how to do it.
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
04-15-2011 |
Politics
