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Presidents & Near-Presidents I Have Knownnew
With Barack Obama's Jan. 20 presidential inauguration practically upon us, my thoughts have turned to the very complex subject of American presidents. As I contemplated the subject, I had an odd revelation. It happens that I have spent a not inconsiderable amount of time around presidents, vice presidents and presidential candidates.
Random Lengths News |
Lionel Rolfe |
12-04-2008 |
Commentary
Obamabilia is Going Strong a Month After the Electionnew
As Barack Obama took the stage in Grant Park on Nov. 4, history was made and birth was given to a collectibles craze the likes of which younger Americans had never experienced.
San Diego CityBeat |
Enrique Limon |
12-03-2008 |
Politics
The Latino Factor: How Ethnic Bias Distorts Texas Electionsnew
There is compelling evidence that ethnic bias skewed Texas' 2008 statewide judicial election results. Some voters, with little else to go on in these low-profile races, appear to have cast a vote against Latino surnames. You've heard of the Bradley Effect. Call this the Latino Factor.
The Texas Observer |
Forrest Wilder |
12-03-2008 |
Politics
Black: The Color of the GOPnew
I've always known that, contrary to popular belief, the African-American community is very conservative, but it's really starting to dawn on me that I'm surrounded by people who would probably be Republicans if they weren't black. And, frankly, I wish the GOP would get its stuff together so that my brethren and sistern can just follow their hearts and join.
Baltimore City Paper |
Vincent Williams |
12-02-2008 |
Commentary
Obama's Center-Right Cabinet Foreshadows a Center-Right Presidency
Lefties who swooned on Election Night had might as well get used to the truth: Obama isn't one of you. Never was. Never will be.
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
12-01-2008 |
Commentary
End of an Effigy: Twilight of The Burning Bush Fire Starternew
As the Bush administration prepares to leave Washington, business is about to burn out for Rick Fornoff's profitable invention -- The Burning Bush Fire Starter -- and he says he's just fine with that.
Mountain Xpress |
Jon Elliston |
12-01-2008 |
Politics
Evangelicals Demand Subservience from Tennessee's New GOP Majoritynew
Evangelicals would like to clear up any confusion over who's running the state legislature. The new Republican majority won't start meeting until January, but already the party's bug-eyed base is demanding top billing for its pet causes and warning unbelievers to watch their backs.
Nashville Scene |
Jeff Woods |
12-01-2008 |
Politics
My Choice to Head the RNC: Saul Anuzisnew
A Harley-riding, blue-collar, first-generation American currently chairs the Michigan Republican Party and is one of the best, most forward-thinking men I have had the pleasure of knowing in my years in politics.
Jackson Free Press |
Amile Wilson |
12-01-2008 |
Commentary
Janet Napolitano: A Terrible Choice to Head DHSnew
Consorting with anti-immigrant enforcers, indulging rank opportunism, and adhering to failed policies seem an unlikely recipe for change we can believe in.
Phoenix New Times |
Michael Lacey |
12-01-2008 |
Commentary
Barack Obama, the Urban Presidentnew
There's a new advocate for regionalism in America. His name is President-elect Barack Obama.
Artvoice |
Bruce Fisher |
12-01-2008 |
Commentary
A WPA Kind of Solutionnew
Waking up from this nightmare to hear President-elect Obama mention a "WPA solution" or that he's been reading about the FDR transition from Hoover is the sign of intelligent life returning to the Oval Office.
Random Lengths News |
James Preston Allen |
11-28-2008 |
Commentary
The Final Days of White Supremacy in Americanew
I don't mean to sound apocalyptic or anything, but the era of the United States as a white country run by white people is ending — and that has almost nothing to do with Obama, although he may have perceived and tapped into the wave of change earlier than others.
Metro Times |
Larry Gabriel |
11-25-2008 |
Commentary
The Strange Tradition of Washington's Political Turnovernew
Presidential transitions are odd times any time there's a change of parties in power, but after the last eight years, this one may be even more so.
Baltimore City Paper |
Brian Morton |
11-25-2008 |
Commentary
The Working Families Party is Building a Third Party That Mattersnew
The party has grown not by running candidates, mind you, but by running issues. Rather than run its own candidates, the WFP traditionally cross-endorses major party candidates who support its agenda of workers' rights and health care for all.
New Haven Advocate |
Andy Bromage |
11-25-2008 |
Politics
Who Will Replace Rahm Emanuel in the House?new
The announcements of announcements of intentions to run for Emanuel's old job are coming fast and furious.
Chicago Reader |
Ben Joravsky |
11-24-2008 |
Politics
