AltWeeklies Wire
Our Dumb Statenew
Volume 8 in our our semi-regular compendium of Floridian idiocy.
Orlando Weekly |
Billy Manes |
08-18-2011 |
Commentary
Wasting a Million Dollars in Sacramento Countynew
Sacramento County struggles to fund public safety, but finds a million dollars to close medical-marijuana dispensaries.
News & Review |
Jeff vonKaenel |
08-16-2011 |
Commentary
Can Rick Perry Govern?new
Rick Perry is a terrific campaigner, but has accomplished little in office.
The Texas Observer |
Dave Mann |
08-15-2011 |
Elections
Dispatches From the Front Lines of Rick Perry’s Political Revivalnew
Before a throng of 30,000 faithful, Texas Governor Rick Perry delivered a message that was anything but apolitical. Amid the calls to defend marriage from homosexuals and end abortion, an even more fundamental refrain kept repeating: a call for the “faithful” to drive the nation and her leaders “back to God.”
San Antonio Current |
Michael Barajas |
08-10-2011 |
Politics
Why don't people vote?new
Voter turnout in local elections is abysmally low, though it is difficult to pinpoint exactly why so many people abstain.
YES! Weekly |
Eric Ginsburg |
08-10-2011 |
Elections
Chairman Bryantnew
Will Mississippi elect a radical-right governor?
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
08-03-2011 |
Elections
The Elephant in the Roomnew
California's fiscal mess continues to worsen thanks to the anti-tax, anti-government policies of the GOP.
East Bay Express |
Darwin BondGraham |
07-28-2011 |
Politics
Where Are All the Black Republicans?new
If so many blacks consider themselves to be conservatives and ascribe to mainly conservative viewpoints, why does talk of black Republicans remain taboo?
YES! Weekly |
Christian Bryant |
07-27-2011 |
Commentary
Rock You Like a Herman Cainnew
The dizzying rise of Atlanta's best-known black conservative.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Thomas Wheatley |
07-26-2011 |
Elections
A Palin Presidency? Political Infighting Could Make it Happennew
Former Congressman Jim Weaver explains how Sarah Palin could become our next president, thanks to conservative politics in the House.
Eugene Weekly |
Jim Weaver |
07-15-2011 |
Elections
Rick Perry's Army of Godnew
A little-known movement of radical Christians and self-proclaimed prophets wants to infiltrate government, and Rick Perry might be their man.
The Texas Observer |
Forrest Wilder |
07-14-2011 |
Politics
Minnesota Shutdown: No End in Sightnew
Minnesota's state government shutdown is officially the longest in state history, but elected officials aren't in a rush to end the gridlock.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Mike Mullen |
07-12-2011 |
Politics
Anarchy in the GOPnew
Fueled by passion, conviction and a little sage advice, young 'liberty'-lovers are threatening the establishment.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Chet Hardin |
06-23-2011 |
Politics
Romney's Real Problemnew
Mitt Romney is a weird robot and conservatives hate him. But his bigger problem is he's also a Mormon.
Hartford Advocate |
Nick Keppler |
06-21-2011 |
Commentary
Tara Hollis vs. Bobby Jindalnew
Tara Hollis is a "conservative Democrat" who's aiming to unseat Gov. Bobby Jindal this fall. But can a political unknown get the support of the state Democratic Party?
