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Clinton Fatiguenew

What is driving the widespread movement pressuring Hillary to drop out, even though she is very much still in the race?
Boston Phoenix  |  Steven Stark  |  04-03-2008  |  Commentary

Don't Panic: Your War Questions Answered...new

Is the situation in Afghanistan improving at all?
Creative Loafing (Atlanta)  |  Andisheh Nouraee  |  04-03-2008  |  Commentary

Vernon Goes to Churchnew

DeKalb CEO buys a cathedral from Earl Paulk -- and refuses to answer questions about sex with one of the bishop's flock.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta)  |  John F. Sugg  |  04-03-2008  |  Commentary

Demonizing Obamanew

Why Christian conservatives are worried sick about the Democratic frontrunner -- and what they're doing about it.
Illinois Times  |  Jeannette Cooperman  |  04-03-2008  |  Politics

Selling Obama Door to Door in Oregonnew

With just over seven weeks to go before the state's primary on May 20, Barack Obama supporters kick off his Oregon campaign.
The Portland Mercury  |  Amy J. Ruiz  |  04-03-2008  |  Politics

Do-It-Yourself Obamanew

Barack Obama's North Carolina supporters -- and entrepreneurs -- have taken to making their own merchandise and signs to capitalize on the fervor.
INDY Week  |  Jeremy M. Lange  |  04-03-2008  |  Politics

Judgment Callnew

A former judge accuses retiring Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Russell Anderson of playing politics.
City Pages (Twin Cities)  |  Paul Demko  |  04-02-2008  |  Politics

D is for Democrat, Differences and Debatenew

Where Jeff Merkley and Steve Novick disagree in the race for the U.S. Senate.
Willamette Week  |  Beth Slovic  |  04-02-2008  |  Politics

Obama's Private School Yearsnew

When it comes to racial matters at Honolulu's Punahou School, things aren't as simple as black and white.
Charleston City Paper  |  Chris Haire  |  04-02-2008  |  Commentary

Virginia Lawmakers Play a Little Sexual Politicsnew

A number of eye-popping reports have recently been released on the sexual state of our (increasingly libidinal) nation, and so it came as no surprise that the wise old men of Richmond felt the need to take immediate corrective action ... by slashing every penny of state funding to Planned Parenthood of Virginia.
C-Ville Weekly  |  Dan Catalano  |  04-02-2008  |  Politics

Using Obama's Example to Destroy Political Correctnessnew

Maybe I'm overly optimistic, but the best chance to give voice to the most controversial of Southern perspectives (and indeed all American perspectives) might be by accepting Obama's invitation to join in on the America that belongs to them -- too.
Charleston City Paper  |  Jack Hunter  |  04-02-2008  |  Commentary

Don't Move Past Bush. Start Over.

We'll never, ever "move on" past George W. Bush -- unless we erase him from American history. Here's how.
Maui Time  |  Ted Rall  |  04-01-2008  |  Commentary

Did Sen. Chris Koster Plant a Fake Candidate for Missouri Attorney General?new

It's an election year, but Molly Korth Williams hasn't taken the time to plant a sign in the front yard of her Brookside home. This is a little strange, because Williams is running as a Democrat for attorney general.
The Pitch  |  David Martin  |  04-01-2008  |  Politics

Does Obamamania Prove Racism is Dead?new

Could it be that race really doesn't matter that much anymore and we really have reached the "content of our character" moment in history? This is disturbing, because I will have to change my worldview on race if it's true. It's comforting for the same reason. If true, this is very cool.
LEO Weekly  |  Ricky L. Jones  |  04-01-2008  |  Commentary

Terrorism Wins the War?new

The decision by Congress not to override President Bush's veto of the bill outlawing waterboarding by our government and its agencies makes it unanimous: All three branches of our government have now weighed in on the subject and agree that torture is just fine ... as long as we are the torturers.
Weekly Alibi  |  Jerry Ortiz y Pino  |  04-01-2008  |  Commentary

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