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The Warriorsnew
How the decades-long fight against AIDS made radicals out of activists.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Holly Otterbein |
02-15-2011 |
Politics
Idealists for Hirenew
Canvassing works, but is its success at the cost of its workers?
Philadelphia City Paper |
Isaiah Thompson |
08-17-2010 |
Politics
Can Anthony Williams Become the First Black Governor of Pennsylvania?new
Can Anthony Williams win as a black man in a state that even Gov. Ed Rendell has suggested is racist? If Williams thinks so, it's in part because of his father's legacy.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Holly Otterbein |
05-04-2010 |
Politics
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Ed Rendell's Plot to Pillage Pennsylvania's Forests, Consequences be Damnednew
Ed Rendell's office confirmed to City Paper that Rendell intends to lease more land for drilling this year — some $120 million worth of it. The governor has the authority to do so, with or without the legislature; he could act in a matter of months, if not sooner.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Isaiah Thompson |
02-23-2010 |
Politics
Does Team Obama Risk Losing Momentum Over Health-Care Reform?new
As some former Obama fans see the president's stance on health care shift from his pre-election promises, a new question has arisen. Will they be more loyal to their president or to their own vision for health care?
Philadelphia City Paper |
Julia Harte |
09-22-2009 |
Politics
The Other Issues (The Ones That Aren't Being Talked About)new
There must be other ways the election is going to matter that don't get talked about on the Sunday morning talk shows. Here's a list of Things You Haven't Realized the Election is Going to Affect.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Staff |
10-30-2008 |
Politics
Election '08: The Can't Votersnew
Millions of people who will be greatly affected by the outcome of next week's election, but won't be able to cast a vote in it. And yet, some of these same people -- those who don't meet citizenship requirements, the incarcerated and the underaged -- are more invested in the political process than many eligible Americans.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Tom Namako |
10-30-2008 |
Politics
The Fishtown Effect: Can You Be Racist and Vote Obama?new
For all the polls and diner/bar interviews, relatively few whites have acknowledged race as a factor in their voting decision. Instead, those with concerns have cited Obama's "inexperience," saying that they don't "trust" him, or that they don't "know" him.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Isaiah Thompson |
10-29-2008 |
Politics
Election '08: The Voter Fraud Fraudnew
Though ACORN has been legitimately criticized in the past for the way it collects new voter registrations, the idea that it has compromised this year's electoral process is, simply, false.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Tom Namako |
10-28-2008 |
Politics
Obama's Chance to Make Sure He Leaves No LGBTQ Vote Behind in Phillynew
Every election year, Philadelphia's OutFest becomes ground zero for local and state politicians hoping to win the gay vote. This year, the stakes are even higher: The votes of Philly's LGBTQ community will help decide where Pennsylvania falls in the presidential race.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Timothy J. McLaughlin |
10-06-2008 |
Politics
Voter Intimidation Tactics Afoot on Pennsylvania College Campusesnew
The Drexel Dems website has an item up about a flyer taped to several tables across campus, essentially saying that anyone who goes to vote on Nov. 4 will be arrested if they have any outstanding traffic violations or warrants.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Tom Namako |
09-24-2008 |
Politics
Hard Questions for Joe Biden: A Face-to-Face with the VP Candidatenew
We could have asked a bunch of questions about Sarah Palin, and how she's a moose-hunting wrecking crew aimed at the Democrats' heads. Instead, we asked about Philly.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Tom Namako |
09-23-2008 |
Politics
Five Minutes With Howard Deannew
The Democratic National Committee Chairman and former presidential candidate is tearing through Pennsylvania to talk about health care with SEIU workers. We got a chance for a five-minute phone interview (we forgot to ask about the scream!). Here are some excerpts.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Tom Namako |
09-23-2008 |
Politics
Round Two: Obama Needs to Conquer Philly All Over Againnew
Obama supporters were pretty excited for the primary. Can they get revved up for the general election too?
Philadelphia City Paper |
Emily Schultheis |
07-29-2008 |
Politics
The GOP Gets Ready for the Republican National Conventionnew
While Democrats are still competing, Republicans can kick back and plan a party. "It's like planning a dinner party," said Matt Burns, communications director for the GOP convention. "It's good to know the guest of honor."
Philadelphia City Paper |
Mary F. Patel |
05-13-2008 |
Politics
