AltWeeklies Wire
Holding Politicians to Account in an Internet Agenew
The great temptation to use a medium like Twitter when one is annoyed can be more dangerous than beneficial for politicians in the long run.
VUE Weekly |
Mimi Williams |
03-18-2011 |
Commentary
Music Therapy For Tucsonnew
As Gabrielle Giffords continues her recovery in Houston, rock 'n' roll helps her hometown heal.
Tucson Weekly |
Jim Nintzel |
03-17-2011 |
Politics
Lawsuit Settled: Isthmus, AP Will Get Emails, Walker Must Pay Legal Costsnew
The office of Gov. Scott Walker has agreed to a settlement in a lawsuit brought by Madison-based Isthmus and the Wisconsin Associated Press over access to emails sent to the governor in response to his "budget repair bill." The settlement requires the governor to produce the emails and pay attorney fees for the plaintiffs' costs in bringing the suit.
Asleep At The Wheelnew
U.S. Rep. David Wu totaled a parked car and blamed it on his hectic travel schedule.
Willamette Week |
Beth Slovic |
03-16-2011 |
Politics
The Conservative Hijacking of CPACnew
The reaction to Ron Paul's straw poll victory reveals the GOP's hypocrisy.
Charleston City Paper |
Jack Hunter |
03-15-2011 |
Commentary
The Art Pope Empire: Media Outlets, Think Tanks and Election Machinesnew
The Pope family -- through the John William Pope Foundation -- has been funneling millions of dollars into a network of conservative research, media and legal centers.
Hundreds Sing in Utah Capitol at Gov't Secrecy Protestnew
Hundreds gathered at the Utah Captiol tonight protesting a bill signed by the governor that guts Utah's open government records law known as GRAMA. Spotaneously, the protesters entered the Capitol and House Chamber, signing and beating drums.
Salt Lake City Weekly |
Jesse Fruhwirth |
03-10-2011 |
Politics
Message of Fear From Littleton, Colo.new
Despite videotape, County Commissioner Peggy Littleton denies saying she believes the Obama administration backs funding schools that teach kids to "hate Americans."
Colorado Springs Independent |
Chet Hardin |
03-10-2011 |
Politics
Unfinished Business in the Colorado State Legislaturenew
The state faces many battles in the final two months.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Chet Hardin |
03-10-2011 |
Politics
Wisconsin GOP to Public Employees: Screw younew
It took a minute and a half to accomplish what nearly a full month of GOP bullying and threats had failed to do. The hoped-for end of public employee unions in Wisconsin was achieved with a dirty trick.
Scott Walker’s Team Resists Release of Emails to Isthmusnew
Halfway through a three-hour hearing Tuesday afternoon on the lawsuit brought by Isthmus and the Wisc. Associated Press over emails received by the office of Gov. Scott Walker regarding his “budget repair bill,” Dane County Judge Patrick Fiedler made it clear he understands what is at stake.
The “Opposable Thumb” Will Be Celebrated In Downtown Los Angelesnew
Whether it’s an incredible coincidence or something more, the class struggle between those who use their opposable thumbs to create wealth and those who own the means of production has come full circle.
Random Lengths News |
Lionel Rolfe |
03-08-2011 |
Commentary
Utah's Secrecy Grabnew
The Utah state legislature is seeking a special exception from government transparency on the eve of the redistricting process, a function of utmost importance to the functioning of our representative government.
Salt Lake City Weekly |
Jesse Fruhwirth |
03-07-2011 |
Politics
A Ballot For Every Registered Voternew
The Colorado Springs Independent and The Gazette issue a rare joint editorial.
Colorado Springs Independent |
CS Indy Staff |
03-04-2011 |
Commentary
Foulnew
Rick Scott: The dumb state of Florida's dumb governor.
Orlando Weekly |
Billy Manes |
03-04-2011 |
Commentary
