AltWeeklies Wire
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.
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
Tags: April Fools, Koch Bros
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
Tags: Islam, Peter King
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
Tags: Tea Party, Government Spending