AltWeeklies Wire
Exploring the Now-Famous Hockey-Mom Analogynew
Unless you'd like to see what the sinew and tissue inside your shoulder socket look like while you're being called a goddamned son of a bitch assface, you assface, never come between an Alaskan hockey mom and her kids.
Boston Phoenix |
Sara Faith Alterman |
09-11-2008 |
Commentary
Who is Sarah Palin?new
By the deft use of lies and distortions McCain, Palin and their surrogates turned a blank canvas overnight into a portrait of a stylish Joan of Arc.
Arkansas Times |
Ernest Dumas |
09-11-2008 |
Commentary
Sexism on a Stick: Conventions Prove that Women are the New Blacknew
I've had a blast watching how both Republicans and Democrats come together and act like they really give a rat's ass about the status of women in this country. I'm at a loss as to which party's ploy is more cynical: Barack Obama and his adoption of the "equal pay for equal work" mantra or John McCain and his choice of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate.
Charleston City Paper |
D.A. Smith |
09-11-2008 |
Commentary
Forget Palin's Shortcomings as a VP Pick ... Who's Going to Play Her in the Movie?new
Barack Obama exudes the cool glamour of a movie star, but all he's promising the masses is hope and change. Palin, on other hand, is promising drama. Wacky, quirky, fish-out-of-water drama. And right now, America's Got Talent and CSI reruns aren't cutting it.
Las Vegas Weekly |
Greg Beato |
09-11-2008 |
Commentary
The RNC: Meaner than a Junkyard Dognew
Once Hurricane Gustav had passed, the convention took on a meanness absent during the Dems' gathering. One could not have imagined, for example, Democratic delegates turning toward the press and booing for 25 seconds, as their GOP counterparts did during Palin's speech.
McCain's RNC Momentnew
A minute-by-minute account of the GOP convention's POWerful climax.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Bradley Campbell |
09-11-2008 |
Politics
The Single-Issue GOP Puts Conservatism Lastnew
It's hard to imagine John McCain picking a better running mate, as the small town, straight-shootin', outside-the Beltway mother of five has not only become the life of his party, but has been successful in making everyone forget that Republican leaders could care less about any of the conservative values she represents.
Charleston City Paper |
Jack Hunter |
09-11-2008 |
Commentary
Astrologer Discusses Obama, McCain and Palinnew
It's a good thing John McCain picked an Aquarian running mate, according to Santa Fe astrologer Arielle Guttman.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
09-10-2008 |
Politics
Yet Another Election-Year Media Muddle
For the third time this decade, the mainstream media is making a big election all about small things.
The Inlander |
Ted S. McGregor Jr. |
09-10-2008 |
Commentary
Sarah Who?
Today, Sarah Palin is a high-profile, sass-talking, self-described lipstick-wearing pit bull. But 25 years ago, a kid with big '80s hair came down from a small Alaska town to attend two colleges in Idaho (among five she attended in all) and was so nondescript that even teachers and students who know they shared a class with her have no memories of her.
The Inlander |
Kevin Taylor |
09-10-2008 |
Politics
'68 Redux: Inside the DNC, Without a Riotnew
Following a Rage Against the Machine performance, protesters and IVAW members marched to Denver's Pepsi Center to confront the Democratic nominee about the war and veterans' issues. A standoff with police ended with the admission of two IVAW reps to the convention.
San Antonio Current |
Zach Lindsey |
09-10-2008 |
Politics
What's Sen. Gordon Smith Hiding at His Food Processing Plant?new
Low-wage Latino workers keep Smith's family business -- Smith Frozen Foods -- humming. But not all of them are legal.
Willamette Week |
Beth Slovic |
09-10-2008 |
Politics
What's Next for the US and Pakistan Now That Musharraf is Gone?new
Seven years of backing Musharraf's military dictatorship turned Pakistan into the biggest threat to world peace today. No exaggeration. What's our plan now that the Perv is hitting the links? I'm not sure yet.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
09-10-2008 |
Commentary
Dozens of Journalists Arrested at RNCnew
As McCain spoke Thursday night about America's obligation to confront "threats to peace and liberty in our time," armed agents were busy cuffing and detaining nearly 400 people a half-mile away. Most were protesters who had overstayed their permit -- many were journalists and bystanders. I was one of them.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Matt Snyders |
09-10-2008 |
Politics
Our Awards for the Highs and Lows of the RNCnew
From "Worst/Best adaptation of an old chant from the '60s" to "Biggest party pooper," we've got you covered.
Willamette Week |
Kevin Stark |
09-10-2008 |
Commentary
