AltWeeklies Wire
Sen. Patty Murray, After a 'No' on Iraq, Has the President’s Back on Afghanistannew
One of 23 senators who rolled the political dice and voted nay on the Iraq War, Murray and her colleagues have been cast at the least as prescient and at times heroic. But now, Murray has declared her support for Obama's plan for Afghanistan.
Seattle Weekly |
Laura Onstot |
12-14-2009 |
Politics
Two of Obama's Foreign Policy Advisers Offer a Glimpse at His Worldviewnew
Retired Adm. John Nathman and national security expert Sarah Sewall discuss how the Democrat would lead the United States in war and in peace.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
10-03-2008 |
Politics
Think You Know John McCain?new
The Republican presidential candidate makes much of his loyalty to and support for this nation's armed forces, as well as the suffering he endured as a prisoner of war in Vietnam. So why won't he support a new and improved version of the G.I. Bill for those who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan?
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
05-02-2008 |
Politics
When Bush Talks Straightnew
The scorekeeping is easy: Three direct addresses, two wars -- so far.
The Village Voice |
Staff |
02-01-2006 |
Politics
Bush Administration Revokes Torture Policy Authored by Nevadannew
The Bush administration revoked its permissive torture policy just days before attorney general nominee Alberto Gonzales faced Senate questioning about his espousal of the policy, which was written by Nevada lawyer Jay Bybee.
Reno News & Review |
Dennis Myers |
01-17-2005 |
Politics
A Bin Laden Ad Could Beat Bushnew
If John Kerry can pin the failure to capture Osama bin Laden on Bush in his upcoming ads, he will finally connect with the fear that is driving this election.
The Village Voice |
Wayne Barrett |
09-15-2004 |
Politics
