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I Was an Obama Volunteernew
I wanted an up-close-in-action glimpse of this idea of "empowered democracy," the supposedly self-transformational precept pumping through the bloodlines of Obama's candidacy. The candidate has promised that his is a truly bottom-up campaign driven by the creative energies of volunteers rather than Washington wags.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Mike Newall |
04-21-2008 |
Politics
I Was a Clinton Volunteernew
We go undercover as a campaign volunteer for Hillary Clinton, and find the story of a campaign in a make-or-break primary where messages are tightly controlled.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Tom Namako |
04-21-2008 |
Politics
So What, America?new
Cheney's "so what?" means he's not going to change his mind about the war that he knows is right, even if he is wrong. "So what?" means that Bush is going to veto any bill that Congress passes that might interfere with "winning" -- but just what are we supposed to be winning in Iraq?
Random Lengths News |
James P. Allen |
04-18-2008 |
Commentary
Involuntary Servitude at the Long Beach Court Housenew
Every year about this time I get this grinding feeling in my stomach when I get the honor of being summoned to serve on jury.
Random Lengths News |
James P. Allen |
04-18-2008 |
Commentary
America After Bush: Truth and Reconciliationnew
Let's assume for the moment that this reign ends on January 20, 2009 -- an assumption that could only become reality if the American people stand up and actively defend our embattled democracy. The question then becomes, what's next?
Artvoice |
Michael I. Niman |
04-18-2008 |
Commentary
How Class Caricatures Could Blow it for the Democratsnew
Democrats have a problem explaining progressive economic policies when they've been successfully caricatured as cultural elitists and snobs who sneer at the tastes, faith, gender roles, and economic aspirations of working people. Thus the unfortunate vulnerability of Barack Obama.
Artvoice |
Bruce Fisher |
04-18-2008 |
Commentary
McHillary and True Believers Miss the Message of Obama's Misstepnew
Obama's mature response to the "bitter" brouhaha also sharply contrasted with those of his two increasingly hard-to-distinguish opponents.
L.A. Weekly |
Marc Cooper |
04-18-2008 |
Commentary
The Plot Thickens In Tennessee's 9th Congressional District Racenew
Adherents of current 9th District representative Steve Cohen, who had been looking at a de facto one-to-one Democratic primary race between the incumbent and challenger Nikki Tinker, will surely welcome Joe Towns' presence in the race.
The Memphis Flyer |
Jackson Baker |
04-18-2008 |
Politics
Obama Was Right: These Folks Are Bitternew
Here's the thing: I grew up in rural America. I've drunk lots of whiskey in small-town Pennsylvania taverns. Obama spoke the truth: These folks are pissed-off at the way they've been shafted by corporate America. And unfortunately for Hillary, they know a phony when they see one.
The Memphis Flyer |
Bruce VanWyngarden |
04-18-2008 |
Commentary
Why Are Politicians Suddenly Afraid of Project Vote Smart?new
John McCain was kicked off Project Vote Smart's board after he refused to return the Political Courage Test. But he has plenty of company among politicians who refuse to take the survey, including Clinton and Obama.
Tucson Weekly |
Jim Nintzel |
04-17-2008 |
Politics
John McCain's Beijing Bouncenew
No matter how well American athletes do in the Olympics, McCain should get a lift from the Games.
Boston Phoenix |
Steven Stark |
04-17-2008 |
Commentary
The Tax Man Comethnew
This is Bush's eighth Tax Day and he observes each one in about the same way, calling for lower taxes for those who need it least. He called on Congress to make permanent all his tax cuts, a few of which won't be implemented for another year. They are the last steps in reducing the tax load of the very richest Americans.
Arkansas Times |
Ernest Dumas |
04-17-2008 |
Commentary
Progressive Bloggers Like Richardson for Obama's Veepnew
Bill Richardson has won the "Obama Veepstakes," a 31-round-elimination poll on DailyKos.com. But how does that translate to reality?
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
04-17-2008 |
Politics
Obama Was Right: On Being Bitter in the Sticksnew
You could have just fallen off the turnip truck and still know the core of Obama's argument rang true: Many small-town voters feel embittered and frustrated by a government that largely ignores them.
INDY Week |
Lisa Sorg |
04-17-2008 |
Commentary
One Nation, Under Guns: How America Has Gone Madnew
American guns now outnumber Americans, and increase the gap by killing 30,000 of us every year.
INDY Week |
Hal Crowther |
04-17-2008 |
Commentary
