AltWeeklies Wire
Billionaires for Michael Bloombergnew
It's one thing to have the New York mayor change a term limits law and run again, but does the media have to lap it up so easily?
New York Press |
Jamaal Young |
10-09-2008 |
Commentary
Sarah Palin Boosts Planned Parenthoodnew
A viral email has urged people who disliked the Alaska governor's under-no-circumstance view on abortion to donate to Planned Parenthood, in her honor.
Boston Phoenix |
Shuchi Saraswat |
10-09-2008 |
Politics
The Inside Story of the Great Schlepnew
Chances are, by now you've heard about the Great Schlep, the Sarah Silverman–endorsed political/social experiment to send Jewish grandkids to Florida to get out the yenta vote. But did you know, smarty pants, that the movement originated in Cambridge?
Boston Phoenix |
Sara Faith Alterman |
10-09-2008 |
Politics
America's Nightmare and Obama's Appealnew
It is hard to imagine, but the winner of November's contest is going to assume leadership of a nation that is worse off than it is today. Things are going to get worse before they get better. And if McCain is elected, they could get unimaginably worse.
Boston Phoenix |
Editorial |
10-09-2008 |
Commentary
What Did Gwen Ifill Do Wrong?new
As the candidates prep for the final debate, it's a fitting time to ask: why do some journalistic conflicts of interest become scandals, while others get almost no attention at all?
Boston Phoenix |
Adam Reilly |
10-09-2008 |
Commentary
Investing in Our Futurenew
My father faced a Willie Loman-like epiphany that investing in money and things wasn't as important as investing in children.
Metro Spirit |
Tom Grant |
10-09-2008 |
Commentary
Marin County Republicans Love Them Some Sarah Palinnew
It's lonely being a Republican in Marin County. But being the minority only strengthens their bond and their resolve. It's an us-versus-them thing, with liberals on the other side.
Russ Feingold on Where He's Agreed with McCain ... and Disagreed with Obamanew
Feingold talked with WW about his disagreements with Obama over FISA, which granted immunity to telecoms participating in Bush's eavesdropping program. He also talked about how being forever associated with McCain as a result of their pioneering campaign finance reform law is nothing like having the name of an ex-girlfriend tattooed on your biceps.
Willamette Week |
Beth Slovic |
10-08-2008 |
Politics
Has the Bush Administration Done Enough to Protect Us from Nukes?new
A recent report by the bipartisan Partnership for a Secure America gave the Bush Administration a C for its overall efforts against nuclear terrorism. Reading the report, it's hard not to get the impression that C was a generous grade.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
10-08-2008 |
Commentary
Va. Law Offers No Recourse if Fired for Political Viewsnew
With a month to go before the election, you've probably pulled into the work parking lot with that Obama O on the side of your car or watched the Katie Couric-Sarah Palin interview in your cubicle. But you might want to be careful if your boss' politics run the other way.
C-Ville Weekly |
Mark Meier |
10-08-2008 |
Politics
The Robes Are On and the Gloves Are Off at the Supreme Courtnew
This week, the justices of the Supreme Court don their robes and reclaim their seats on the bench to open the Court's fall session. The first week alone promises enough controversy and mayhem to rival any TV late-night lineup.
San Antonio Current |
Martha Lackritz |
10-08-2008 |
Politics
Palin's Church History Brings Attention to the Third Wave Movementnew
MorningStar Ministries, a church linked to a movement that emphasizes miraculous healing, divine revelation, prophesy and "spiritual warfare" (including the expelling of demons from cities), has recently been thrust into the spotlight for its links to churches attended by the vice presidential candidate.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Karen Shugart |
10-08-2008 |
Politics
The Winnebago Vote: How 12,000 RVers Tilt East Texas Electionsnew
A mail-forwarding business near Livingston allows these RVers to claim legal residency in Texas, while many have never been to Livingston, or even Texas, and own property in other states. Together these 12,000 overwhelmingly Republican voters have helped erode what was once a stronghold of yellow dog Democrats.
The Texas Observer |
Forrest Wilder |
10-08-2008 |
Politics
The Modern Whig Party Arrives on the Political Scenenew
National chairman Mike Lebowitz says the party initially was reorganized as a military advocacy organization, but grew into a 10,000-strong grassroots party -- of which more than half are affiliated with the military -- with a general platform of fiscal responsibility, strong national defense and bold social progression.
The Other Paper |
Steph Greegor |
10-08-2008 |
Politics
Happytown: Judge Smacks Down Orlando's Ban on Feeding People in Parksnew
On Sept. 26, Judge Gregory Presnell struck down the city's ban on feedings in public parks. He ruled that the feedings, organized by Orlando Food Not Bombs, were political speech protected by the First Amendment.
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffrey C. Billman, Billy Manes and Deanna Morey |
10-07-2008 |
Commentary
