AltWeeklies Wire
How to Get the Pols to Listen to Younew
Having a voice during legislative sessions can be daunting to average citizens, so here's some advice from those who have tread the Louisiana Capitol hallways for years.
California Democratic Convention: Dissension Among the Ranksnew
Rural activists want more love from the mothership.
San Diego CityBeat |
David Rolland |
05-02-2007 |
Politics
Rep. Tom Davis Gears Up for Possible Senate Campaignnew
It only makes sense that Davis is hoping to perform the notoriously difficult bicameral boogie from the House floor to the Senate chamber -- but does he have what it takes to win?
C-Ville Weekly |
Dan Catalano |
05-02-2007 |
Politics
California Democratic Convention: Who the Hell is Mike Gravel?new
Why, he's just the last in line for the Democratic nomination.
San Diego CityBeat |
Anders Wright |
05-02-2007 |
Politics
California Democratic Convention: How the Candidates Farednew

We've got the report card.
San Diego CityBeat |
Eric Wolff |
05-02-2007 |
Politics
It Won't Be Long Before We Have Another Mass Shootingnew
And the same things will happen again: The pro-gun people will say "don't politicize a tragedy," there will be memorials and the president will fly in and say nice things without ever mentioning the word "guns," and things will continue the same way they always have.
Baltimore City Paper |
Brian Morton |
05-01-2007 |
Commentary
Connecticut: The Presidential ATMnew
The state's just a cash dispenser on the campaign trail -- don't expect joining Super Duper Tuesday to change that.
New Haven Advocate |
Betsy Yagla |
05-01-2007 |
Politics
Early Campaigning in Washington's 8th Congressional Districtnew
Darcy Burner wastes no time going back after Dave Reichert's seat -- will (donor) fatigue set in?
Seattle Weekly |
Aimee Curl |
05-01-2007 |
Politics
Our Bodies, Ourselves, Againnew
In the coming fight for abortion, women must claim not just the autonomy of doctors or patients, but the liberty of women; we must defend not just our health but our lives.
Seven Days |
Judith Levine |
04-30-2007 |
Commentary
Tags: Abortion
Can Any of Philly's Mayoral Contenders Curb the Crime Problem?new
At every opportunity the major mayoral candidates say they plan to do something about the violence -- meanwhile, the death toll mounts.
Philadelphia Weekly |
G.W. Miller III |
04-30-2007 |
Politics
Why Moscow's Not Cryingnew

Boris Yeltsin, the charming bruiser with no ideas of his own, leaves a lasting mark.
NOW Magazine |
Gwynne Dyer |
04-30-2007 |
Commentary
Hurtgen Case Deserves Another Looknew
U.S. Attorney says ex-Tommy Thompson aide should be charged.
Shepherd Express |
Staff |
04-27-2007 |
Politics
Wisconsin Too Late to Decide in 2008?new
Presidential candidates not paying attention to this swing state.
Shepherd Express |
Dennis A. Shook |
04-27-2007 |
Politics
YouFool: Candidates Gone Wildnew
John McCain approves of sexy Nazi girls? John Edwards supports Satanists? Mitt Romney endorses casual sex? At least that's how it appears on YouTube.
Long Island Press |
Robbie Woliver and Michael M. Martino Jr. |
04-26-2007 |
Politics
Elizabeth Edwards Steals the Shownew
John is still right good -- but for now he's no match for Elizabeth, and he's smart enough not to try.