AltWeeklies Wire
If Bill Ayers is a Terrorist, Then So Am Inew
Spending a weekend with an accused domestic terrorist shows what kind of guy he is.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Jonathan Cunningham |
11-04-2008 |
Politics
Libertarian Party Fills Maryland's Ballot with Candidatesnew
The Libertarian Party of Maryland may not win any elections in November, but its victory is in its full complement of candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives--the most of any third-party effort in Maryland in at least 30 years. The party is fielding eight candidates for eight seats.
Baltimore City Paper |
Edward Ericson Jr. |
11-04-2008 |
Politics
Despite Little Competition, Baltimore's Congressmen are Flush with Cashnew
The incumbents, all Democrats -- U.S. representatives Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, and Elijah Cummings -- are household names in the Baltimore area and won easy primaries in February. Their opponents have hardly any name recognition and even less money to buy traction with voters. Nonetheless, the incumbents' formidable fundraising operations haven't missed a beat.
Baltimore City Paper |
Van Smith |
11-04-2008 |
Politics
Chicago Dispatch: Vegan Pastries for Obamanew
A blog report from the streets of Chicago. Regular updates from this and other political fronts can be found on our blog.
Boston Phoenix |
Chris Faraone |
11-03-2008 |
Commentary
Election '08: Don't Let Your Vote be Stolennew
The pollsters and pundits seem to agree: Barack Obama has a huge lead over John McCain in the race for president. But that doesn't mean McCain won't win.
Door-to-Door Campaigning Can be Effective ... and Frighteningnew
Seattle-area pols Bob Ferguson and Roger Goodman credit doorbelling not only for helping their campaigns, but also for reaffirming their faith in democracy. Nevertheless, they note its perils.
Seattle Weekly |
Damon Agnos |
11-03-2008 |
Politics
McCain's Mistake: Putting His Party Before the Peoplenew
Wearing the mask of party loyalist while subtly nodding to his reform record, McCain tried to work the crowd when he should have been slamming his fist on the almighty podium, promising to rid Washington of these impostors and carpetbaggers who'd somehow slipped into power.
Boulder Weekly |
Ben Corbett |
11-03-2008 |
Commentary
Faux-Bama Hits South Floridanew
Gerardo Puisseaux warmly greets a visitor in the reception area at the studios of Spanish-language TV channel América TeVé. He is between takes of a sketch show, so he's in costume: a dark suit and a big mole plastered next to his left nostril. Sure there are a few imperfections but they do little to diminish that first impression: He doesn't just look like him; they share the same damn face.
Miami New Times |
Gus Garcia-Roberts |
11-03-2008 |
Politics
Presidential Election Could Spur Voter Fraud in Miami-Dade Countynew
If you believe Nilo Juri, the eye of Hurricane Ballot Cheat, it could get ugly.
Miami New Times |
Francisco Alvarado |
11-03-2008 |
Politics
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Early Votenew
To avoid what might be the longest lines in recorded history, my wife and I trekked to the polls on Tuesday after dropping the kids at school. Yet I remained fearful that some literature-laden politician or worse, a community organizer, might engage in electioneering and violate my ballot security.
Dallas Observer |
Mark Donald |
11-03-2008 |
Commentary
Election '08: Backwards Bizarro Landnew
Welcome to Bizarro World, where the single-mother-raised working-class black guy is decried as an "elitist," while the lock-step well-branded military man is a "maverick."
NOW Magazine |
Robert Priest |
11-03-2008 |
Commentary
Election '08: Not Over Yetnew
Obama has FDR's gifts of oratory and pragmatism, but can he restore the nation? A special pre-election report from Tom Hayden.
Sacramento News & Review |
Tom Hayden |
10-31-2008 |
Commentary
Suppressing Minority Votes -- Legallynew
The main ploys the GOP will use to damp down minority votes on Nov. 4 have drawn virtually no media attention. They include letter-writing challenges, residence and citizenship challenges of non-native born Latino voters, and reliance on a provision in the Help America Vote Act on provisional ballots. Worst of all, these tactics are all perfectly legal.
Jackson Free Press |
Earl Ofari Hutchinson |
10-31-2008 |
Commentary
Who Wants to Be the President of Hell?new
It seems like only two years ago the presidential campaign started -- because that's how long it was: two years ago. Those two years end Tuesday night, but with a bang, or apocalypse?
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Ken Layne |
10-31-2008 |
Commentary
The Battle for the Mid-Atlantic: Lowlights from Obama v. McCainnew
Reports from both campaigns in Maryland and Virginia.
Washington City Paper |
Franklin Schneider and Justin Moyer |
10-31-2008 |
Politics
