AltWeeklies Wire
The Do-Something Connecticut State Legislaturenew
Like the majority of state governing bodies nationwide, the state's "citizen legislature" is comprised of lawmakers who presumably legislate for a few months per year and hold down jobs the rest of the time -- some are proposing going full-time.
New Haven Advocate |
Evan Brown |
08-28-2007 |
Politics
Philly Congressmen Get Serious About the Iraq Warnew
Philadelphia's Democratic representatives have led calls on Capitol Hill to end the war in Iraq -- now the area's lone Republican rep, Jim Gerlach, is also asking tough questions about the war.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Paul Fain |
08-28-2007 |
Politics
Remounting Ned Lamontnew
Is Lamont's re-emergence tied to a possible 2010 run?
New Haven Advocate |
Freda Moon |
08-28-2007 |
Politics
The Casino, the Mayor's Son, and the Shuffle That May Have Suckered Them Bothnew
Once thought of as political operative material, Jacob Nickels was part of a nationwide casino-cheating ring, prosecutors say.
Seattle Weekly |
John Metcalfe |
08-27-2007 |
Politics
Abramoff's Former Lobbying Firm Mounts a Comebacknew
Now known as K&L Gates, they've brought in more than $13 million in billings.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
08-27-2007 |
Politics
Carla Madison Wears Art on Her Sleevenew
Can a white woman with ties to Dune, Keanu Reeves and Burning Man effectively represent Denver's historically black city council district?
Canada's NeoRhino Party, Back from Extinctionnew
The party inherits the oddball status of its predecessor, but adds a (semi) serious side.
Montreal Mirror |
Patrick Lejtenyi |
08-27-2007 |
Politics
Defending Leo Straussnew
The University of Chicago philosophy prof has been blamed for the rise of the neocons and even the invasion of Iraq -- now one of his disciples hopes to clear his name.
Chicago Reader |
Julie Englander |
08-27-2007 |
Politics
Following the Moneynew
It is shaping up to be an expensive election season in Western New York, in large part because the open race for county executive is drawing out big donors -- we break down the haves, the have-nots, and others.
Nashville Mayoral Race: Clement Pounds Hot Buttonnew
Bob Clement has found his Willie Horton, and his name is Paul Dennis Reid.
Nashville Scene |
Jeff Woods |
08-24-2007 |
Politics
Advice Priced Right in Nashville's Mayoral Racenew
What would the Queer Eye guys -- and Dick Morris -- tell Clement and Dean?
Nashville Scene |
Liz Garrigan |
08-24-2007 |
Politics
The Infinite Electionnew
Can the people, let alone democracy, survive this constant campaigning?
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Mick Farren |
08-24-2007 |
Politics
Melton Details Jefferson Davis Youth Campnew
Controversial Jackson Mayor Frank Melton admits to inviting two city staffers, who have both served time for felonies, to a week-long summer youth camp planned by the mayor.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
08-23-2007 |
Politics
Chris Shays' Battle Fatiguenew
Eighteen trips to Iraq later, has the Congressman lost his mind?
Fairfield County Weekly |
Tom Gogola |
08-23-2007 |
Politics
Broken Promise?new
Illinois legislative leaders accuse each other of reneging on budget deal.
Illinois Times |
Rich Miller |
08-23-2007 |
Politics
