AltWeeklies Wire
'Quagmire' of Voter IDnew
How many is "too many" when it comes to denying someone's constitutional right to vote?
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
08-07-2012 |
Elections
Whose Bright Idea?new
A new political group spreads debunked claims while its supporters remain in the shadows.
Tucson Weekly |
Jim Nintzel |
08-02-2012 |
Politics
43 Percent of Philly Voters May Not Have Voter IDnew
The number of Pennsylvanians who might not have the photo identification necessary to vote this November has more than doubled.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Daniel Denvir |
07-25-2012 |
Elections
Tags: PA Voter ID, Pennsylvania Voter ID
Romney's Virginia Team Muddles the Messagenew
The quantity of campaign surrogates is far less important than the quality—a painful lesson that the Romney campaign is just now learning.
C-Ville Weekly |
Dan Catalano |
07-25-2012 |
Elections
Romney's Shadow Yearsnew
Mitt wants to make his departure for the Olympics a clean break from his business life — but it’s not that simple.
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
07-23-2012 |
Politics
Tags: Mitt Romney
Charlotte's Underworld Hungrily Awaits the DNCnew
Hookers, pimps and drug dealers are ready for the VIPs.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Christina Wilkie and Ryan Pitkin |
07-19-2012 |
Elections
Clobbering the Courtnew
The right-wing, Rick Scott-approved campaign to oust the Florida Supreme Court's moderate justices.
Creative Loafing (Tampa) |
Scott Farrell |
07-19-2012 |
Politics
Tags: Politics
A Higher Powernew
Lobbyist's leaked emails offer a unique view of government's inner workings and key players.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Justin Horwath, Joey Peters and Alexa Schirtzinger |
07-18-2012 |
Politics
Maine Gov. Paul LePage Doubles Down on "Gestapo" Commentnew
Following a fundraiser for Vermont Republican gubernatorial candidate Randy Brock, Maine Gov. Paul LePage repeated and elaborated on controversial comments he made over the weekend equating the Internal Revenue Service with the Gestapo.
Seven Days |
Paul Heintz |
07-16-2012 |
Politics
Tags: Paul LePage
Righter Than Right, Lefter Than Leftnew
Former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson -- the Libertarian candidate for president who was one of the first politicians to speak out in favor of legalizing marijuana -- is ready to throw down with the donkeys and elephants.
Weekly Alibi |
Marisa Demarco |
07-10-2012 |
Elections
Tags: Libertarian Party
Nikki Haley Vetoes Spending for Education, Healthcare, Artsnew
South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley attempts to strike 81 lines from state budget.
Charleston City Paper |
Paul Bowers |
07-10-2012 |
Politics
Tags: Nikki Haley
Fighting Dirtynew
Massachusetts voters are about to get an up-close look at the right-wing smear machine.
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
07-06-2012 |
Elections
Who's Behind Helena Brown?new
Some say the Houston councilwoman known for her long diatribes is influenced by William Park, who last year was banned from the investments industry.
Houston Press |
Terrence McCoy |
07-06-2012 |
Politics
Tags: Helena Brown
Leakednew
New Mexico Foundation for Open Government board member has ties to the governor's private email scandal.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Joey Peters |
07-06-2012 |
Politics
The Declaration of Independence Daynew
Fourth of July has devolved into a mindless national block party. Here's what we should do about it.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
07-02-2012 |
Commentary
Tags: Fourth of July
