AltWeeklies Wire
Shaping My Political Views Behind the Chairnew
Ole Bill Clinton was right when he spoke at the Democratic Convention: Republicans do want to go back instead of forward.
Jackson Free Press |
Eddie Outlaw |
10-26-2012 |
Commentary
Defense, Illustratednew
Even the military gets kicked in the face when it comes to fact-checking.
Jackson Free Press |
JFP Staff |
10-26-2012 |
Commentary
Tags: Defense Spending
Beware the GOP's (Un)Scientific Sexismnew
The majority of Mississippians who voted last fall to block the passage of the "personhood" initiative should be very nervous about the Nov. 6 election.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
10-26-2012 |
Commentary
Common Ground or Battleground?new
Republican State Sen. Frank Antenori faces former Democratic state lawmaker Dave Bradley.
Tucson Weekly |
Jim Nintzel |
10-24-2012 |
Elections
Tags: Arizona Politics
Why do so few women seek political office?new
Women hold about 17 percent of the seats at the federal level (women of color only hold 4 percent), while in state assemblies, they hold a bit more, 24.5 percent. Worldwide, the U.S. is ranked 80th in the number of women holding public office.
Charleston City Paper |
Alison Piepmeier |
10-24-2012 |
Commentary
Junk sciencenew
Political groups take truckloads of money and misrepresentations to your mailbox.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Chet Hardin |
10-24-2012 |
Elections
What is Ohio Thinking?new
Ohioans are being barraged by election pollsters and poll results. But what's it all mean, really?
The Other Paper |
Melissa Dilley |
10-22-2012 |
Elections
Tags: Ohio 2012 Election, Ohio Polls
The GOP’s Underground Election Strategynew
For years now, Republicans have been working themselves up into a frenzy over the prospect of systematic electoral fraud.
Random Lengths News |
Paul Rosenberg |
10-19-2012 |
Elections
Tags: Voter Fraud, Electoral Fraud
Romney's Real Record as a 'Job Creator'new
Mitt Romney detractors have jumped on the videos and stories coming from Sensata employees, saying it paints Romney and his old firm in a bad light. The American workers have asked Romney to intervene with his Bain buddies; he's declined.
Jackson Free Press |
Todd Stauffer |
10-18-2012 |
Commentary
For My Grandmothersnew
I remember my grandmother's first question on my 18th birthday, before she even wished me a happy birthday: "Are you going to register today?"
Jackson Free Press |
Melishia Grayson |
10-18-2012 |
Commentary
Out in the Opennew
LGBT issues are playing a role in this election, and the outcome could determine if it ever happens again.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Lauren Daley |
10-18-2012 |
Elections
Tags: same-sex marriage, gay marriage
Why it's vital to vote earlynew
Above all, early voting is crucial if there's a chance your right to vote will be obstructed or challenged at your polling place.
INDY Week |
Bob Geary |
10-17-2012 |
Commentary
Tags: Early Voting
Conservative pastor advocates sitting out presidential electionnew
The Rev. Patrick Wooden of the Upper Room Church of God in Christ in Raleigh is asking his 3,000 congregants to abstain from voting for president because neither candidate, in his eyes, upholds the Christian values he espouses.
If You Vote, You Can't Complain
Here we go again. Like Charlie Brown considering Lucy's offer to hold the football so he can kick it--and Lucy's promises not to pull it away at the last second, as she's done every time in the past--lefties are being urged to set aside their disgust over the last four years and vote Democratic.
How much did PA's Botched Voter ID initiative cost? Not enough.new
While officials are eager to point out that Pennsylvania—so broke the governor just cut last-resort safety net funds for the disabled—didn’t spend much money on the failed Voter ID initiative, the lowball investment is also the main reason it failed.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Tara Murtha |
10-17-2012 |
Elections
