AltWeeklies Wire
Heeding Oilnew
Would you let a dictator pay for your heating bill? The answer's "yes" if you're going to 3Kingdoms' third annual Artists for Heat benefit tonight at the Trocadero — an event whose elite sponsor, CITGO Petroleum, is owned by the Venezuelan government and its president, Hugo Chavez.
Philadelphia City Paper |
A.D. Amorosi |
02-05-2008 |
Commentary
Youth in the Boothnew
The frat party at the Electoral College is over. So why are the kids turning out to vote this year? Exactly.
Boston Phoenix |
Vanessa Czarnecki |
02-05-2008 |
Commentary
Two Experts Size Up Political Choicesnew
Our advice: Pick who you want now, before the post-Super Tuesday punditry onslaught convinces you it doesn't matter. Choose based on who you'd most like to see become president. Then stick to it, come hell or low numbers.
Isthmus |
Rick Berg and Ruth Conniff |
02-04-2008 |
Commentary
Labour Rulesnew
Halifax appears to be moving toward Vancouver-style party politics for municipal elections.
The Coast, Halifax's Weekly |
Tim Bousquet |
02-04-2008 |
Politics
Should Latinos Support Clinton or Obama?new
The Latino vote is significant and can definitely be the swing vote for any presidential candidate. In turn, Latino voters must demand substance over rhetoric.
Pasadena Weekly |
Randy Jurado Ertll |
02-04-2008 |
Commentary
Gambling on the Futurenew
California propositions 94-97 would deliver billions of Indian gaming dollars into state coffers, but at what cost?
Pasadena Weekly |
André Coleman |
02-04-2008 |
Commentary
The Edwards Eclipsenew
Whatever happened to that John Edwards guy, the one who was nominated for vice-president four years ago?
Pasadena Weekly |
John Seeley |
02-04-2008 |
Commentary
John McCain's Integrity Lite
John McCain knows the difference between right and wrong. He just doesn't care.
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
02-04-2008 |
Commentary
Why Obama Can't Losenew
Regardless of the outcome, he's forced the issues on the table.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Andrew Gumbel |
02-01-2008 |
Commentary
This Super Tuesday, America is Dixienew
A proud Dixie expatriate and lifelong political junkie, I'm seldom less pleased to be away from home than the weeks before Super Tuesday.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Ron Garmon |
02-01-2008 |
Commentary
Inside Obama's California Campaignnew
On the crushing "Tsunami Tuesday" of February 5, when 22 states hold Democratic primaries or caucuses, the fate of California’s coveted 441 delegates will be decided, amounting to a quarter of all chosen that day across the country.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Steve Appleford |
02-01-2008 |
Politics
Federalism, Bush-stylenew
The administration of George W. Bush protects industry by telling states they can't obey the people's wishes.
Arkansas Times |
Ernest Dumas |
01-31-2008 |
Commentary
The Trouble with Billnew
Never mind Hillary. It's the thought of Bill Clinton back in Washington that makes me sick.
New York Press |
Russ Smith |
01-31-2008 |
Commentary
Propositionednew
Once considered the shining hope for grassroots politics in this country, California's initiative process is in serious trouble. It's gotten so that many voters can't even decipher the state propositions they're supposed to be voting on.
Metro Silicon Valley |
Staff |
01-31-2008 |
Commentary
Independents Hurt American Democracy
Open primaries are pushing the parties toward moderate candidates. Moderate candidates reduce voter interest. Could open primaries lead to the death of U.S. democracy?
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
01-29-2008 |
Commentary
