AltWeeklies Wire
Michael Moore's Grand Slamnew
His new health care doc Sicko shows a sick system.
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
06-26-2007 |
Commentary
Rethinking Patriotismnew
As July 4th approaches, it may well be time to consider whether patriotism and the defense of national borders is an outmoded concept -- instead of Independence Day, perhaps it's time to declare an Interdependence Day and to pledge allegiance as global citizens.
LEO Weekly |
Lucinda Marshall |
06-25-2007 |
Commentary
Bush: A Clear and Present Dangernew
Believe the worst when it comes to Bush and war, says veteran CIA analyst Ray McGovern.
Pasadena Weekly |
Kevin Uhrich |
06-25-2007 |
Politics
Dallas' Choir Boy Mayornew
What Tom Leppert's campaign tells you about Tom Leppert.
Dallas Observer |
Matt Pulle |
06-25-2007 |
Politics
Is Giuliani Worse Than Bush?new
After 9/11, a hero-seeking media dubbed Rudy "America's mayor" -- but before that, his constituents were more likely to describe him as a fascist. Which is closer to the truth?
General Petraeus From Cincinnatinew
Iraq policy is apparently in the hands of the supernatural.
L.A. Weekly |
Marc Cooper |
06-22-2007 |
Commentary
Anybody But Bob Clementnew
Should Karl Dean or David Briley drop out of Nashville's mayoral race to save day the for progressives?
Nashville Scene |
Jeff Woods |
06-22-2007 |
Politics
Tom Tancredo on Immigrationnew
The presidential hopeful speaks about his top priority.
New York Press |
John DeSio |
06-22-2007 |
Politics
What's the Latest on the U.S. Invasion of Somalia?new
To ensure it is never again accused of parroting the White House line on the War on Terror, the press has apparently decided to avoid the subject of American wars whenever possible -- that seems to be what's happening with Somalia.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
06-21-2007 |
Commentary
Tags: WAR
A Cooter Takes On Chamblissnew
Ex-journalist Dale Cardwell plans to unseat U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss by fighting immigration and shunning corporate cash.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
John Sugg |
06-21-2007 |
Politics
Making the Case for Health Carenew
Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden insists he's trying to make America a better place -- before the 2008 election.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Ralph Routon |
06-21-2007 |
Politics
Tags: health care, Wyden
Campaign 2008: Of Fetuses and Fearmongeringnew
My conclusions: The Republicans are still wrong, the Democrats are still scared, and Rudy Giuliani is still an asshole.
Dig Boston |
Baratunde Thurston |
06-21-2007 |
Commentary
Holy Alliance! Conservative Churches + Liberal Pols?new
At evangelist Luis Palau's suggestion, conservative Christian pastors at rapidly growing suburban mega-churches may join with liberal Portland Mayor Tom Potter and Commissioner Erik Sten to fight homelessness.
Willamette Week |
Don McIntosh |
06-21-2007 |
Politics
Orlando's Mayor: Who Should Run?new
Six months from Election Day, Buddy Dyer has no challengers -- what fun is that?
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffrey C. Billman |
06-21-2007 |
Politics
New Prisons, Tougher Sentences and a Little Lovenew
Texas lawmakers decided once again to build more prisons, jacked up sentences for myriad offenses, and extended capital punishment to repeat child sex offenders in this legislative session -- but they also approved extensive reforms that use parole, probation, and substance abuse treatment programs to keep people out of prison.
The Texas Observer |
Patrick Michels |
06-20-2007 |
Politics
