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'Atlas Shrugged' Champions Capitalism, Denounces Corporatism, and Exposes Hypocrisynew
If you ask the average film critic about the new motion picture adaptation of Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged, they will tell you it is a horrible movie. If you ask the average conservative or libertarian, they will tell you it is a great flick. Objectively, it is a mediocre movie at best. Subjectively, it is one of the best mediocre movies you'll ever see.
Charleston City Paper |
Jack Hunter |
04-27-2011 |
Commentary
Tags: Avatar, Atlas Shrugged
Is It Time for Charleston's Mayor to Go?new
Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley Jr. says this will be his last term if he's re-elected. But who can believe him?
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
04-27-2011 |
Elections
Jerry Brown and the Prison Guardsnew
The governor's sweetheart deal with the union comes under intense fire. Plus, Oakland politicians seek to gut the city's already weak lobbying law.
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
04-27-2011 |
Politics
Tags: Jerry Brown, Jean Quan
Gloves Are Off as S.C. Democrats Fight to Lead Partynew
Inside the fight for who will chair the South Carolina Democratic Party at its lowest point in state history.
Columbia Free Times |
Corey Hutchins |
04-27-2011 |
Elections
O, Bobby Jindal, Where Art Thou?new
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal's national ambitions are leaving his constituents in the dust.
Gambit |
Clancy DuBos |
04-26-2011 |
Commentary
Tags: Louisiana, Bobby Jindal
Michigan-Style Financial Bill May Still Be in the Works for Wisconsinnew
After "financial martial law" was enacted in Michigan in the midst of the Wisconsin protests over Gov. Scott Walker's anti-union agenda, questions started bubbling as to whether or not similar legislation was in the works for the Badger State.
Tags: Wisconsin, Scott Walker
GOP Lawmakers Pushing Restrictive Welfare-Reform Billsnew
Advocates for low-income Pennsylvanians are sounding the alarm about a package of bills in Harrisburg that places serious roadblocks in front of anyone seeking assistance through food stamps, welfare or other social services.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Kate Giammarise |
04-25-2011 |
Politics
Stephen Harper Promised Change but Delivered More of the Samenew
Stephen Harper's five-year reign of muzzling media, ‘dunderhead’ economics and ethics failure.
Fast Forward Weekly |
Trevor Scott Howell |
04-25-2011 |
Elections
Two Winners in the Barry Bonds Trialnew
The jury system and our freedoms prevail.
East Bay Express |
Jay Youngdahl |
04-25-2011 |
Commentary
An Opaque Revolving Doornew
Multnomah County hires Willamette Week news boss Hank Stern without an interview.
The Portland Mercury |
Matt Davis |
04-22-2011 |
Politics
Tags: Hank Stern, Willamette Week
Greensboro Tea Party Rally Focuses on Proposed County Tax Increasenew
This year's Tax Day Tea Party rally in Greensboro was the occasion for a defiant stand by a controversial Wake County School Board member, the launch of a campaign for county commission and calls to protest a proposed county property tax increase.
YES! Weekly |
Jordan Green |
04-21-2011 |
Politics
Bondsmen Fight Colorado Proposalnew
Bondsmen and government officials duke it out over accepting money from the accused.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Chet Hardin |
04-21-2011 |
Politics
Bach to Business in Colorado Springsnew
Mayoral candidate Steve Bach has been bullish in his dealings in local development and real estate.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
04-21-2011 |
Politics
One More Go-Roundnew
Four men bid the Colorado Springs Council adieu with kind words and -- surprise -- differing views on the past and the future.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
04-21-2011 |
Politics
For the Left, the Civil War Must be Just About Slaverynew
On the 150th anniversary of the Civil War and the battle of Fort Sumter, MSNBC television host Rachel Maddow said on her evening program, "The fact that the first shots were fired in South Carolina specifically came as no surprise."
Charleston City Paper |
Jack Hunter |
04-20-2011 |
Commentary
