AltWeeklies Wire
The Shape of '06new
The Republicans have one theme, but so far that's one more than the Democrats.
L.A. Weekly |
Harold Meyerson |
02-16-2006 |
Politics
A Problem Like Marianew
Sen. Maria Cantwell's anti-Alito-filibuster vote has pissed off a lot of progressives -- but what did they expect?
Seattle Weekly |
Geov Parrish |
02-15-2006 |
Politics
Major Mudnew
With Bush providing nothing for his party to run on, 2006 is shaping up as the year of the slimeball.
L.A. Weekly |
Harold Meyerson |
02-03-2006 |
Politics
Tags: 2006elect
Eis On the Prizenew
In the race for Illinois governor, Edwin Eisendrath plans to give Rod Blagojevich a run for his money -- literally.
Illinois Times |
R.L. Nave |
01-27-2006 |
Politics
Tags: 2006elect
Mercury Risingnew
U.S. Rep. James Gibbons, who grew up in Nevada during a time when rented scientists argued that atomic fallout is harmless, is coauthor of an article that now says much the same thing about mercury.
Reno News & Review |
Dennis Myers |
01-19-2006 |
Science
Border Politicsnew
Colorado Congressman Tom Tancredo is filling his coffers with funds from controversial anti-immigration activists rather than big business.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Terje Langeland |
01-17-2006 |
Politics
Tags: Immigration, 2006elect
The Mannew
Looking to unseat Arnold Schwarzenegger, California's Democratic heavyweights have begun endoring Phil Angelides for governor -- but in his eight years in charge of the state's treasury, he's done nothing of lasting significance.
North Bay Bohemian |
Peter Byrne |
01-13-2006 |
Commentary
Tags: 2006elect
Honorary Jewnew
Hillary Clinton becomes kosher for a community that had its doubts.
The Village Voice |
Kristen Lombardi |
01-11-2006 |
Politics
Tags: 2006elect
Does Your Vote Count?new
Critics say Colorado's Boulder County is poised to waste millions on new voting equipment and possibly disenfranchise voters in the process.
Boulder Weekly |
Grace Hood |
01-10-2006 |
Civil Liberties
Political Point-Scoringnew
With every seat in the GOP-controlled Georgia Legislature up for re-election this fall, expect to see even more pandering and pop-culture conservatism than usual.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Henry |
01-05-2006 |
Politics
Tags: 2006elect
Strongman of the Northnew
Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens wants to drill in ANWR and see more tankers cruising Puget Sound, but his overreaching may be a godsend for Maria Cantwell in 2006.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
01-04-2006 |
Politics
Dragon Slayernew
Tom Campbell is gearing up to run against the vulnerable Tom DeLay in March's primary.
Houston Press |
Todd Spivak |
01-03-2006 |
Politics
Is Illinois Too 'Purple' To Be Green?new
In the 2006 general election, the state Greens will run a full slate for the
first time.
Illinois Times |
R. L. Nave |
01-03-2006 |
Politics
Tags: 2006elect, Illinois green party
A Haitian-American Candidate Runs for Congressnew
Dufirstson Neree, a 31-year-old Haitian immigrant, wants to represent a part of Miami that has the largest concentration of Haitian-born voters of any congressional district in the nation.
Miami New Times |
Josh Schonwald |
12-20-2005 |
Politics
Can a Likeable Administrator Survive Brutal Campaign for Governor?new
Secretary of State Cathy Cox is not a battle-scarred politico haunted by a record of gotcha soundbites and a long list of enemies. Many observers have tagged her as the Democrats' brightest hope for beating Sonny Perdue in the 2006 governor's race.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Henry |
12-08-2005 |
Politics
Tags: 2006elect
