AltWeeklies Wire
Charleston Staged a World-Class Civil War Commemorationnew
The Civil War Sesquicentennial observance is over, and I'm already thinking about the bicentennial. In the meantime, I would like to hand out kudos to the people of Charleston and South Carolina for the way they conducted themselves through these uncertain times of change.
Charleston City Paper |
Will Moredock |
04-20-2011 |
Commentary
The Statue of Liberty Stamp Error and the End of America
The kind of country that puts stock photos on its stamps is the kind of country that puts a single air traffic controller in charge of one of its biggest airports. The kind of country that doesn't fix its mistakes is the kind that tells people under the age of 55 that they can go to hell and die when they get old and sick because it's more important to cut taxes for rich scum than to fund Medicare.
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
04-20-2011 |
Commentary
Charleston School Board Members Aren't Acting in the Best Interest of Our Studentsnew
In the daily battle of politics, it can be enlightening to attend a different public or political meeting just to observe, have a good laugh, and see that someone else has it worse than you.
Charleston City Paper |
Clay N. Middleton |
04-20-2011 |
Commentary
Veto Georgia's Immigration Billnew
Don't send Georgia down Arizona's same path.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Editorial Board |
04-20-2011 |
Commentary
Connie Scott: The Sheepish Revolutionarynew
A Tea Party freshman grapples with the bitter realities of governing in Austin.
The Texas Observer |
Daniel Setiawan |
04-19-2011 |
Politics
Stop This Nuclear Insanitynew
Safe or not, Fukushima contamination showing up in Vermont is a stark reminder that we all live on a little planet, and like it or not, there is no escaping this global society.
Artvoice |
Michael I. Niman |
04-18-2011 |
Commentary
Democrats: New Blue Bloodnew
With Bidlack moving to Sen. Bennet's local office, county Dems find another leader with big ambitions.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
04-15-2011 |
Politics
Mitt Romney Rides Againnew
Mitt Romney has been running for president more or less nonstop for the past seven years -- and still hasn't figured out how to do it.
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
04-15-2011 |
Politics
By 2061, Will We Know What Started the Civil War?new
On Tuesday, we heard the first shots of the Civil War re-enacted at Fort Sumter, 150 years after the real shots that inspired them. At first blush, it would seem that all is peace, nostalgia, and remembrance in the sesquicentennial of America's bloodiest war.
Charleston City Paper |
Will Moredock |
04-13-2011 |
Commentary
Liberals & Libya: Democrats Make the Same Arguments for War Republicans Once Didnew
After reading my recent column "Obama's Libyan War," a liberal friend took me to task. "Jack, you just don't understand," he began as he explained the important humanitarian reasons for the president's recent intervention.
Charleston City Paper |
Jack Hunter |
04-13-2011 |
Commentary
Arizona Bill Legalizing Firearms in Public Buildings Approaches the Finish Linenew
Senate Bill 1201, otherwise known as the firearms omnibus bill, would make it legal to carry firearms into government and public buildings. The bill passed the Senate by a 21-8 vote last month, before moving on to the House, where it was progressing through the legislative process as of our press deadline.
Tucson Weekly |
Shain Bergan |
04-12-2011 |
Politics
The Only Drama in Colorado Springs' City Council Electionnew
In the city's District 3, Czelatdko turns a slim early lead into victory against Merrifield.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Chet Hardin |
04-12-2011 |
Politics
Zero Salary for Congress
The Maximum wage for Congress, the president and other high-ranking elected representatives should be set at the lowest pay received by an American citizen.
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
04-11-2011 |
Commentary
Remembering the Other Civil War ... the One We are Still Fightingnew
Have we grown up enough to see our history more accurately and fairly? Will we continue to hide from our past? Are we ready to face that other civil war, the one that still divides us, the one that we read about in our newspapers every day? Will that war ever be over?
Charleston City Paper |
Will Moredock |
04-11-2011 |
Commentary
Republicans Balance Arizona's Budget, but at What Cost?new
Republicans balance the state budget on the backs of the working poor, the universities and the state parks.
Tucson Weekly |
Jim Nintzel |
04-11-2011 |
Politics
