AltWeeklies Wire
Dem at Your Own Risknew
The year 2000 was the dawn of the tort-reform craze in Mississippi, and the beginning of the end for Democrats in the state.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
11-20-2007 |
Politics
On the Recordsnew
A House vote expected this week about the transparency of government documents won't be happening after all, thanks to a scheduling overload at the State Capitol.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Mary F. Patel |
11-20-2007 |
Politics
Losing Mayoral Candidate Talks Politics, Futurenew
Everyone said there was no way a Republican could become mayor of Pittsburgh. As it turned out, they were right. But the Republican who tried, Mark DeSantis, sat down with us to talk about his race against Luke Ravenstahl, and his potential future in the public eye.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Charlie Deitch |
11-20-2007 |
Politics
Chris Dodd: PAC-Mannew
The senator's presidential campaign is gobbling up corporate cash from Wall Street PACs with the fervor of an arcade game monster.
New Haven Advocate |
Freda Moon |
11-20-2007 |
Politics
Christine Chavez Honors Her Grandfather's Legacynew
She lives by Cesar's example, working with the gay rights movement and social justice and animal rights advocates, and she still has a hand in the United Farm Workers of America, the union started by her grandfather, for which she served as Southern California political director for eight years.
Pasadena Weekly |
Jaymee R. Cuti |
11-19-2007 |
Politics
The Pasadena City Council's Other Businessnew
Open government experts question council emailing practices during meetings.
Pasadena Weekly |
Kevin Uhrich and Andre Coleman |
11-19-2007 |
Politics
On the Obama Busnew
Vermonters travel to New Hampshire to canvass for a senator from Illinois.
Seven Days |
Kevin J. Kelley |
11-16-2007 |
Politics
Valerie Plame Isn't the Only Former Spy to Make Santa Fe Home Basenew
For your eyes only, this week we have compiled dossiers on the senior members of Santa Fe's intelligence community.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
11-15-2007 |
Politics
Obama Drama '08new
The campaign's innovative social networking led to the creation of hundreds of local Obama groups -- but when the official campaign eventually tried to take over the show, some volunteers objected.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
11-15-2007 |
Politics
Ron Paul's Apostlesnew
Armed with bumper stickers, DVDs, literature on civil liberties, a few Bush-bashing marketing tools, and copies of the United States Constitution, local supporters of the 2008 presidential hopeful aren't acting like their candidate is a long-shot to become the next leader of the free world. They actually think he can win.
San Antonio Current |
Kiko Martinez |
11-14-2007 |
Politics
Dems Hold a Campaign Q&A Minus the Candidatesnew
With Oregon's presidential primary not until May 20 -- long after the contest will probably be decided -- candidates aren't making Oregon a regular stop. So Democrats held a forum with local supporters standing in for the busy candidates.
Willamette Week |
Amanda Waldroupe |
11-14-2007 |
Politics
Democrats Retake Virginia's State Senatenew
Shift looks to have most meaning for 2011 redistricting.
C-Ville Weekly |
Alan Zimmerman |
11-14-2007 |
Politics
A Push for Obamanew
Illinoisans travel to Iowa for Barack.
Illinois Times |
R.L. Nave |
11-13-2007 |
Politics
Bob Brady, the Mayor of Capitol Hillnew
He might not have won City Hall, but he's now a D.C. honcho.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Paul Fain |
11-13-2007 |
Politics
Courting Controversynew
Wayne County's Mary Beth Kelly and her chorus of critics.
Metro Times |
Sandra Svoboda |
11-13-2007 |
Politics
