AltWeeklies Wire
Voter Rights Wins and Setbacksnew
Three judges, the U.S. Department of Justice and a federal court struck down voter laws in Florida, Texas, South Carolina and Ohio in the last month.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
09-07-2012 |
Elections
Tags: Voting Rights, Voter Suppression
GOP Ambitions Behind the Mitt Romney Facadenew
A report from the Republican National Convention.
San Diego CityBeat |
Nathan Dinsdale |
09-04-2012 |
Elections
Lessons Dems Can Learn From RNCnew
Democrats took notice as Clint Eastwood melted down, but avoiding octogenarian speakers wasn't the only lesson they should take away as they kick off their own convention in Charlotte.
Miami New Times |
Michael E. Miller |
09-04-2012 |
Elections
RNC Day 2: "All the laws we have today came from Judeo-Christian views"new
Religious conservatives could be key to Romney-Ryan win.
Voter ID Lawsnew
Voter ID laws have become a political flashpoint in what's gearing up to be another close election year. Supporters say the laws — which 30 states have now enacted in some form — are needed to combat voter fraud, while critics see them as a tactic to disenfranchise voters. We've taken a step back to look at the facts behind the laws and break down the issues at the heart of the debate.
Republicans Bring Squabble to Tampanew
Several Ron Paul delegates who legitimately won at caucus have been barred from attending the Tampa convention because they refused to sign an affidavit, swearing they will vote for Romney.
Worcester Magazine |
Walter Bird and Jr. |
08-27-2012 |
Elections
A Gonzo Guide to the Republican National Conventionnew
Forty years after Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail '72, the Republican National Convention returns to Florida. On August 30, Mitt Romney will don a sleek suit and flash his Vaseline smile to a sea of pale-skinned delegates in Tampa. He will compliment the city on hosting the four-day, $123 million orgiastic event. And he will implore the crowd to obey the banners hung from the rafters: "Believe in America."
The Power of Pussynew
Pussy Riot's reminding us of something we have to relearn every decade or so: It's OK to be about something. And it's OK to mean it. These convictions are as crucial artistically as they are politically.
Weekly Alibi |
Marisa DeMarco |
08-23-2012 |
Politics
Nonprofit Dark Money Dominates Politicsnew
Forget super PACs ... more money is being spent on TV advertising in the presidential race by social welfare nonprofits - may of which claim not to be politically active.
Trouble at the Ol' Racinonew
Was the Downs at Albuquerque's Lucrative, 25-year Racino deal rigged?
Santa Fe Reporter |
Joey Peters |
08-22-2012 |
Politics
Ohio Democrats say Kasich, Mandel are blowing off records requestsnew
The Ohio Democratic Party sued Ohio Gov. John Kasich Aug. 14, alleging that he failed to comply with Ohio’s open records law because he sent the party redacted documents.
Cincinnati CityBeat |
Andy Brownfield |
08-22-2012 |
Politics
Exploiting the DNCnew
Charlotte struts her stuff for a piece of the political pie.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Ana McKenzie, Joanne Spataro and John Grooms |
08-15-2012 |
Elections
Tags: DNC 2012, DNC Charlotte
Romney & Ryan Visit High Point, N.C.
Gov. Mitt Romney, the presumptive Republican nominee for president, and his newly chosen running mate, US Rep. Paul Ryan addressed upwards of a thousand supporters in a sweltering North Carolina furniture factory as large crowds turned out and the GOP rank and file showed signs of growing enthusiasm for their ticket.
YES! Weekly |
Jordan Green |
08-15-2012 |
Elections
Republican Poster Boynew
In April 2009, Isthmus profiled Paul Ryan, the U.S. House Representative from Janesville, Wisconsin.
Tags: Paul Ryan
Not Such a Bright Lightnew
Only in the narrow, dimly lighted minds of those in control of today's Republican Party would Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan be considered some kind of shining intellectual.
Shepherd Express |
Joel McNally |
08-14-2012 |
Elections
Tags: Paul Ryan
