AltWeeklies Wire
Repeal of Military's Gay Ban Coming In Either Two Weeks Or Two Yearsnew
Recent GOP victories and new survey findings on gays in the military have each altered the timetable for repealing the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy. The ban on gays serving openly will either end in the next two weeks or it will sit in legislative limbo for at least the next two years.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
12-07-2010 |
Politics
Tags: Joe Wilson, DADT
Polarized Electorate: The Changing Face of the 13th Congressional Districtnew
The electorates of the precincts that swung from blue to red in the rural northern counties and in Guilford and Wake, N.C. share some common attributes. They are almost all Democratic leaning, some with outright majorities, and all feature sizeable white majorities.
YES! Weekly |
Jordan Green |
12-01-2010 |
Elections
10 Best Student-Led Protestsnew
From Greensboro, N.C. to Tiananmen Square.
YES! Weekly |
Keith T. Barber |
12-01-2010 |
Commentary
Nathan Deal's Debt To Societynew
The financial woes of Georgia's Governor-elect should help inform his leadership.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Editorial Board |
11-23-2010 |
Commentary
Tags: Nathan Deal
Gay Republican Looking at 2012 Presidential Runnew
Gay Republican Fred Karger announced earlier this year that he's exploring a presidential run in the GOP primary, and it was clear last week in an interview that Karger is moving ever closer to officially announcing a campaign.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
11-22-2010 |
Elections
Alvin Greene at Court: I'm running for President, I'll Sue Free Timesnew
Former U.S. Senate candidate Alvin Greene's courtroom drama includes threats against Columbia, S.C. alt-weekly Free Times.
Columbia Free Times |
Corey Hutchins |
11-22-2010 |
Politics
Tags: Alvin Greene
Let's Put People To Work Insulating America's Homesnew
Each year hundreds of millions of dollars worth of energy are lost through the walls, windows, and roofs of American houses.
Charleston City Paper |
Will Moredock |
11-22-2010 |
Commentary
Tags: Economy
Minority Bluesnew
Massachusetts's Democratic Congressmen won their elections, but lost their power. What will they do in John Boehner's House?
Boston Phoenix |
David Bernstein |
11-18-2010 |
Commentary
Jean the Giant-Killernew
How Oakland city councilwoman Jean Quan beat the East Bay's much-feared king of big-money politics.
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
11-17-2010 |
Elections
Obama Was Bad From The Start
It was obvious from the beginning that Mr. Hopey Changey was devoid of character, deploying a toxic blend of liberal rhetoric and right-wing realpolitik. We were in denial.
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
11-16-2010 |
Commentary
Still Waiting for Leftynew
Last week, after 22 years, I left the Democratic Party.
INDY Week |
David Fellerath |
11-12-2010 |
Commentary
Tags: DNC
The Sick State of Georgianew
Our abysmal access to health care is about to get worse.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Editorial Board |
11-12-2010 |
Commentary
Tags: Health Care, Obamacare
My $100,000 in Annual Injectionsnew
A plea for Obamacare.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Katherine Schweigert |
11-11-2010 |
Commentary
Tags: Health Care, Obamacare
Yes, I Can (Balance the Budget)
Theoretical budget-balancing exercises help enlighten us about where our taxdollars really go. So let's roll up our sleeves and start some back-of-the-envelope slashing.
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
11-11-2010 |
Commentary
Alvin Greene 'Seriously Considering' Presidential Run in 2012new
The mysterious unemployed former South Carolina Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Alvin Greene is deciding which party platform he'll embrace for a possible 2012 White House Bid.
Columbia Free Times |
Corey Hutchins |
11-11-2010 |
Politics
