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Cohen + Conyers = Coupnew
The legendary Michigan congressman helps Memphis' representative fire up a crowd.
The Memphis Flyer |
Jackson Baker |
03-05-2007 |
Politics
Confessions of an American Torturernew
While the politicians and generals swore it wasn't happening, Tony Lagouranis was torturing detainees in Iraq -- just like they wanted him to.
Chicago Reader |
John Conroy |
03-02-2007 |
Politics
Is Second Vermont Republic Affiliated with Racists?new
The blogosphere has been abuzz twith charges of racism involving the state’s tiny but growing secessionist insurgency.
Seven Days |
Kevin J. Kelley |
03-02-2007 |
Politics
Obama: The Substance Behind the Man of the Hournew
The tightening in my throat came because I think Barack Obama will win -- and restore the promise of America.
Port Folio Weekly |
By Jake Denton |
03-01-2007 |
Politics
Lost in Cyberspace: Presidents and Pandagonnew
Amanda Marcotte of Pandagon recounts her two weeks in the presidential crosshairs.
Austin Chronicle |
Wells Dunbar |
03-01-2007 |
Politics
Feeding the Rabid Rightnew
If Mitt Romney can't persuade conservatives that he's one of them, his hopes are dead -- but convincing them could be fatal too.
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
03-01-2007 |
Politics
Ralph Nader: An Unreasonable Man?new
Public Citizen #1 -- subject of a new documentary and author of a new book about his childhood -- talks about 2008, his past campaigns and the state of activism in the US today.
The End of the 'Pass-Through'new
Will Oregon's legislature reform one major piece of campaign finance abuse?
Willamette Week |
Nigel Jaquiss |
03-01-2007 |
Politics
The Post-Clinton Senate Shufflenew
If Hillary Clinton becomes president, her vacant senate seat will become the hottest commodity in New York.
New York Press |
John DeSio |
03-01-2007 |
Politics
The Exhaustive Ultra-Right-Wing Activistnew
Schuylar Crist is the human embodiment of almost every conservative Christian issue.
San Antonio Current |
Kiko Martinez |
02-28-2007 |
Politics
Divested Interestsnew
Texas Gov. Rick Perry recently endorsed a divestment plan to pressure Sudan on the genocide in Darfur -- the next day, he awarded an $8.5 million grant to a major stockholder in oil companies working there.
San Antonio Current |
Dave Maass |
02-28-2007 |
Politics
In La. Gov's Race, Cash is Kingnew
With the race still several months away, policy and platforms are taking a back seat to the stuff that really fuels campaigns: money.
New Mayor Needn't Worry About Earning a Majoritynew
Can Philadelphia's mayoral election be considered fair if the winner pulls only 90,000 votes?
Philadelphia City Paper |
Doron Taussig |
02-27-2007 |
Politics
Daley's Going to Winnew
Here's why Chicagoans should vote against him anyway.
Chicago Reader |
Ben Joravsky |
02-26-2007 |
Politics
Old Habitsnew
Feuding Illinois Democratic leaders cloud effort to move up primary date for Obama.
Illinois Times |
Rich Miller |
02-22-2007 |
Politics
