AltWeeklies Wire
The Morning Afternew
With two appealing presidential contenders, it is not surprising that Democrats are still locked in a tight contest. Now Hillary is rejuvenated, but perils lie ahead.
Boston Phoenix |
Editorial |
03-05-2008 |
Commentary
Should Americans Boycott Saudi Arabian Oil?new
If you're gonna make nifty Web banners directing outrage at an oil-producing nation that supplies the United States, the country to focus your HTMLoathing at isn't Venezuela. It's Saudi Arabia.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
03-05-2008 |
Commentary
Tags: WAR
Your Guide to the Candidates' Energy Policiesnew
Every presidential candidate pledges energy independence and fewer emissions. But this country imports more than 200 billion gallons of oil a year. How will we replace that with nuclear, wind, solar, geothermal and biomass, which together make up only a fraction of our energy portfolio?
Dig Boston |
Roman Sturgis |
03-05-2008 |
Politics
Gonzalez/Nader Hysterianew
Democrats' anger against Nader, and, by extension, Gonzalez, is misplaced in 2008 -- the likelihood that they could undermine the Democrats is doubtful. What's more, Gonzalez's futile-seeming move has a real upside. He says he'd like to use his new platform to prevent independent candidates from ever again undermining Democratic chances at victory.
SF Weekly |
Matt Smith |
03-05-2008 |
Commentary
John McCain's $25 Million Mannew
The leader of an immigration-reform group "has raised $25 million for the campaign from one group he didn't identify," according to the Wall Street Journal. I'm all for political activism and free speech, but I want to know who is bankrolling efforts to alter our immigration laws; Lionel Sosa should reveal the donor.
San Antonio Current |
Joe Solis |
03-05-2008 |
Commentary
Questioning Ralph Nader's Veep Choicenew
What impact will the Nader-Gonzalez ticket have?
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Steven T. Jones and Tim Redmond |
03-05-2008 |
Politics
Afghanistan: Less Winnable Than Iraq
Barack Obama wants to double down on Afghanistan with a mini-surge. But the "graveyard of empires" is an even worst lost cause than Iraq.
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
03-04-2008 |
Commentary
Dallas Superdelegate David Hardt Talks Electoral Processnew
Like many Democrats, Hardt worries that come convention time, a narrow race for delegates really could throw the decision to the super delegates, and he doesn't look forward to a floor fight.
Dallas Observer |
Patrick Williams |
03-04-2008 |
Politics
Will Voters Elect the First Gay Veep in November?new
The rumors about Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, widely believed to be on the short list to become John McCain's nominee for vice president, just won't go away.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Bob Norman |
03-04-2008 |
Politics
America and Cuba Togethernew
The time is now for the U.S. to reach out to our island neighbor.
Isthmus |
Ricardo Gonzalez |
03-04-2008 |
Commentary
How Green is Your Candidate?new
The League of Conservation Voters' National Environmental Scorecard for 2007 gives the lowdown on the environmental policies of the major candidates and all members of Congress.
Metro Times |
Staff |
03-04-2008 |
Politics
'Shadow Parties' Influence Wisconsin Electionsnew
Political campaigns, whether in partisan races like those for the Legislature, or nonpartisan ones for the judiciary, are increasingly bankrolled and in other ways influenced by outside groups behind the scenes.
Talking with Obamanew
Why the Illinois senator just might be "all that."
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
03-04-2008 |
Politics
A Stupid Little Thing Called Hopenew
Barack Obama offers the best chance to raise national politics above bloodsport.
Cleveland Free Times |
Staff |
03-03-2008 |
Commentary
Will Your Vote Count?new
Cuyahoga County implements a new electronic voting system, after wasting millions on a fantasy.
Cleveland Free Times |
Charu Gupta |
03-03-2008 |
Politics
