AltWeeklies Wire
Are Pakistan's Nukes Safe from Terrorists?new
Outside observers are afraid Pakistan's super-violent, fundamentalist Taliban fighters might be able to get their hands on one of Pakistan's nuclear weapons. Is it possible?
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
05-13-2009 |
Commentary
Dems Rule. Next: Excuses for Not Doing Jack.
Democrats are more powerful than ever. How will they justify doing nothing?
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
05-12-2009 |
Commentary
Tags: Barack Obama, Democratic Party
The $100 Billion Curenew
There are constant cries that the sky is falling, such as the state going bankrupt due to an $8 billion budget deficit, or that the City of Angels will go bankrupt without an increase in parking meter rates by three quarters. The penchant for panic is almost reflexive, but panic doesn’t elicit great decisions.
Random Lengths News |
James Preston Allen |
05-11-2009 |
Commentary
Tags: corporate taxes, recession
The GOP and the Greenest Generationnew
Eco-friendly youth are now the nation's most powerful (and feared) voting bloc. So why isn't the GOP listening?
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
05-07-2009 |
Commentary
Karl Rove Plays Hardball, Performs Standupnew
At a recent California State University event, Karl Rove played nice alongside Obama election wizard David Plouffe, shelling out rhetoric on building bipartisanship and painting Bush as a "uniter, not a divider."
Monterey County Weekly |
Zachary Stahl |
05-07-2009 |
Politics
Tags: Karl Rove, conservatism
How's That Iraq War Going These Days?new
When President Obama was asked about Iraq at his "100 days" prime-time press conference, he noted the rise in violence in Iraq, but said violence there remains lower than it was during 2008. He was wrong.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
05-06-2009 |
Commentary
Tags: Iraq War, international
South Carolina Governor's Race '10: Chapter Onenew
The field is far from complete, but South Carolina's first incumbent-free gubernatorial race in 16 years has led a handful of candidates to get in early. Real early.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
05-06-2009 |
Politics
Bobby Jindal's Cash Flownew
In terms of campaign finances, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal will eventually have to choose between being the reformer-in-chief and the political rainmaker extraordinaire.
All-Seeing Eyes: Traffic Camerasnew
Traffic cameras add a lot of money to government coffers, but do they make the roads any safer?
Gambit |
David Winkler-Schmit |
05-05-2009 |
Commentary
VIDEO: Looking for Larry Langfordnew
Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford testified under oath that he intended to move to the City of Birmingham. But has Langford moved, even a year and a half later? Birmingham Weekly made five trips in five weeks to his Fairfield home to see if Langford was still living there. Can you guess what we found?
Birmingham Weekly |
Kyle Whitmire |
05-05-2009 |
Politics
In the Wake of Obama's Victory, Rampant GOP Voter Suppression Efforts in South Carolinanew
Republican-led voter suppression efforts in South Carolina are so rampant this year that they are spilling out of the State House and into the courthouse.
Columbia Free Times |
Corey Hutchins |
04-30-2009 |
Politics
Has Pakistan Collapsed into Civil War?new
Someone page Pakistan's Ken Burns equivalent, because we're witnessing a civil war. It's too early to tell if Pakistan's central government, and its nuclear arsenal, will fall into the hands of Taliban militants. But it's a reasonable possibility.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
04-29-2009 |
Commentary
Local Pols Join a Colorado County's Expanded Board of Healthnew
Opinions are mixed over whether adding elected officials to the El Paso County Board of Health will make a difference.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Anthony Lane |
04-28-2009 |
Politics
A Developer Brings Jobs to Dallas' Black Community -- That Makes Him Racist?new
Richard Allen, major developer of Dallas' "inland port" shipping center, didn't agree to put State Senator Royce West on his payroll. The Dallas Morning News and Michael Morris of the North Central Texas Council of Governments have started calling him a racist. Have they no shame?
Dallas Observer |
Jim Schutze |
04-27-2009 |
Commentary
The Death of Birthnew
Species are becoming extinct faster than scientists can identify them. While death is a natural part of the cycle of life, extinction signals the death of birth.
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson |
04-24-2009 |
Commentary
Tags: environment, animal issues
