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How John McCain Has Abandoned His Fellow Veteransnew
His fame's based on his POW status, but Senator John McCain's made a point of voting against fellow veterans.
Phoenix New Times |
Amy Silverman |
10-23-2008 |
Politics
President Obama: Shut Down This Camp!
Both Obama and McCain have promised to shut down Gitmo. But neither will commit to a timeline. Now, before the election, both men should pledge to shut down America's Devil's Island on January 20, 2009.
Drilling Rhetoric: Lifting the Veil on National Energy Plansnew
It should come as no surprise that all of the significant national energy plans before us -- those of Obama, McCain, Pickens, and Google -- have efficiency at their core. Hear how four coalitions say they can make it work.
San Antonio Current |
Greg Harman |
10-22-2008 |
Environment
Talking with Two Joe the Plumbers from San Diegonew
I found five Joe the Plumbers listed in San Diego. One's phone was disconnected and two didn't call me back. The two remaining Joe the Plumbers responded to my cold calls the day after the debate
San Diego CityBeat |
D.A. Kolodenko |
10-22-2008 |
Commentary
The Shelf Life of the Presidential Mindnew
Come January, whoever occupies the West Wing needs to read, and widely so, for there is no better way to come to grips with the forces transforming the Western landscape, natural and human.
The Texas Observer |
Char Miller |
10-22-2008 |
Books
In N.C., Buncombe County Party Chairs Gear Up for Election Daynew
With North Carolina dubbed a "swing state" in the presidential race and many state and local offices also up for grabs, both parties -- and their leaders -- are facing one of the most closely watched elections in recent memory.
Mountain Xpress |
David Forbes |
10-22-2008 |
Politics
Charlottesville Sees Double-Digit Increase in Voter Registrationnew
Before the votes can be tallied, the voters must be tallied. Local registrars have been slowly shoveling themselves out from the flurry of paperwork they received around the October 6 voter registration deadline.
C-Ville Weekly |
John Robinson |
10-22-2008 |
Politics
Turning Houston Bluenew
If Democrats hope to once again win statewide elections in Texas, they first must takeover the state's biggest city. Toward that end, Dems are pouring lots of money into a coordinated campaign to sweep Harris County this year. And everything was seemingly going their way -- until Hurricane Ike hit.
The Texas Observer |
Dave Mann |
10-22-2008 |
Politics
Get Out and Vote Tour with the Beastie Boysnew
When Beastie Boys recently announced a Get Out and Vote Tour that was going to hit all of the "swing states" for the upcoming election, I immediately thought of North Carolina being one of those states.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Jeff Hahne |
10-21-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Crystal Method Gets Politicalnew
The duo has released a remix of their first single, "Now is the Time," using part of a speech from presidential candidate Barack Obama. Entitled "Now is the Time (Vote '08 Remix)," the song is available for free on the group's website.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Jeff Hahne |
10-21-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
'Latte Liberals' Give Other Progressives a Bad Namenew
My blood pressure rises when I hear conservatives like vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin slam liberals for being "elitists." Not just because of what they're saying, but also because a lot of my fellow progressives give the right wing ammunition to make the "elitist" charge sound all too true.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
John Grooms |
10-21-2008 |
Commentary
Michael the Black Man: Shot by Obama Henchmen?new
How the Blacks Against Obama leader survived an "assassination" attempt.
Miami New Times |
Gus Garcia-Roberts |
10-20-2008 |
Politics
Foo Fighters Songs McCain Should Use Instead of 'My Hero'new
The band has not-so-discreetly asked McCain to stop using their music to rally his troops. We'd like to call on the McCain camp to do the right thing and pick a more appropriate Foo Fighters tune for stumpin'. Here are a few recommendations.
Seattle Weekly |
Chris Kornelis |
10-20-2008 |
Music
The GOP Puts All its Political Eggs in the Specious Attack Basketnew
Whether the event -- real or cooked up -- is a sexual indiscretion, tenuous association with someone with an unsavory past or extremist religious views, Democrats seem to get stuck and their GOP counterparts are able to just slip-slide their slimy way through the muck. Why is that?
Pasadena Weekly |
Ellen Snortland |
10-20-2008 |
Commentary
Election '08: Your Right to Votenew
Truth, lies and conspiracy theories -- what you need to know before you cast your ballot.
Boulder Weekly |
Pamela White |
10-20-2008 |
Politics
