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The War Over the Meaning of the Civil War is Less Civil Than Evernew

There is a difference between being politically incorrect and being racist. But there is no difference between whitewashing Southern history and refusing to tell the region's entire history, which requires deviating from the politically correct parameters of black and white.
Charleston City Paper  |  Jack Hunter  |  04-07-2011  |  Commentary

Reform -- Without the Team -- in Colorado Springsnew

Four new Councilors, plus an impressive mandate for Jan Martin, promise a positive restart for the city.
Colorado Springs Independent  |  Pam Zubeck  |  04-07-2011  |  Politics

Let the Battle for Colorado Springs Mayor Beginnew

Richard Skorman and Steve Bach size up a short runoff campaign -- and their own unique challenges.
Colorado Springs Independent  |  J. Adrian Stanley  |  04-07-2011  |  Politics

Let's Stop Arguing About the Civil Warnew

Instead of rehashing our disagreements about how the Civil War started, we should ask if there are lessons that can be learned from the conflict that are still applicable today. Although the specific issues may have changed, several others are still relevant.
Charleston City Paper  |  Dwayne Green  |  04-06-2011  |  Commentary

Can Obama Fool Us Again?

Obama has announced that he is running for reelection. What on earth can he say to fool us into voting for him again? The mind boggles.
Maui Time  |  Ted Rall  |  04-06-2011  |  Commentary

Would Jesus Demand 'Show Me Your Papers?'new

There's no doubt that our nation must find a solution to immigration issues. What we don't need are police-state laws that criminalize efforts to help our fellow men and women, acts commanded of us by our religious beliefs.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta)  |  John F. Sugg  |  04-06-2011  |  Commentary

Gov. Bobby Jindal's Cash Cowsnew

As a candidate, Jindal promised voters an ethical "gold standard." As a candidate for re-election, he has a different kind of gold standard: He goes for the gold, wherever he may find it.
Gambit  |  Jeremy Alford  |  04-05-2011  |  Politics

Eugene Weekly Goes Right Wingnew

Considered the hippie liberal bastion of hippie liberal Eugene, what would Eugene Weekly look like if it went right?
Eugene Weekly  |  Eugene Weekly Staff  |  04-01-2011  |  Commentary

Libya: The Devils We Don't Know

Give George W. Bush credit: he respected the American people enough to lie us into war. Obama wants us sign a blank check on Libya, no questions asked.
Maui Time  |  Ted Rall  |  03-31-2011  |  Commentary

Republicans Have More Job Security Than Any Unionnew

The cynicism with which white people go to the polls and vote Republican in this state is matched only by the cynicism with which those elected Republicans betray the voters who put them in office.
Charleston City Paper  |  Will Moredock  |  03-30-2011  |  Commentary

GOP Should Stop Picking "Winners," Pick Rand Paulnew

Better the ideologue you agree with than the one who is "more electable."
Charleston City Paper  |  Greg Hambrick  |  03-29-2011  |  Elections

Peter King's Ignorancenew

Washington refuses to look at why American Muslims become radicalized.
Charleston City Paper  |  Jack Hunter  |  03-25-2011  |  Commentary

Atlanta's Mayor Channels Tea Partynew

Pension reform proposal breaks promises city made to firefighters, police.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta)  |  Jim Daws  |  03-24-2011  |  Politics

Nikki Haley Dodges Questions, Tells Constituents to Call Her Laternew

The "call me" message was used time and time again by Gov. Haley at the town hall meeting, where 500 Charleston voters listened to Haley talk about her favorite issues, and then they politely lined up in droves to talk about everything else.
Charleston City Paper  |  Greg Hambrick  |  03-21-2011  |  Politics

Fiscal Terroristsnew

Most Republicans remain as committed to big government as the Democrats.
Charleston City Paper  |  Jack Hunter  |  03-18-2011  |  Commentary

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