AltWeeklies Wire
Our Endorsements for California's Feb. 5 Primarynew
We're holding our noses and endorsing John McCain on the Republican side, and on the other side of the aisle, we haven't felt this good about a presidential candidate in -- well, forever. Our enthusiastic endorsement is for Barack Obama.
San Diego CityBeat |
Staff |
01-23-2008 |
Commentary
Jesus Endorses Mike Huckabeenew
You thought Chuck Norris was a big deal? Now Mike Huckabee has secured an endorsement from Jesus himself! Check it out.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Kevin Hoffman |
01-23-2008 |
Commentary
How Did Kenya Come to the Brink of Civil War?new
Relative to its East African neighbors, however, Kenya has been sitting relatively pretty. Unfortunately, Kenya's semihappy days may be over for a while, thanks to Dec. 27's disputed presidential election.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
01-23-2008 |
Commentary
Tags: WAR
End of the Machine Age in Atlantanew
The city's next mayor will have to break with the past to capture the future.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
John Sugg |
01-23-2008 |
Commentary
Trans-formational Politicsnew
Forget for a moment the landmark major presidential campaigns of a woman and a black man. The transgender community is also staking a claim this year in politics from Portland to Minnesota.
Willamette Week |
Lillian Hogan |
01-23-2008 |
Politics
Tags: transgender
New Database Could Make it Tougher to Track Illegal Spendingnew
San Francisco's recent move to a privatized electronic campaign finance database will make it more difficult to track amendments to reports on political spending, a change that has caused a conflict between top-level staffers at the Ethics Commission.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Sarah Phelan |
01-23-2008 |
Politics
I Heart Choicenew
Happy birthday, Roe -- may there be many more.
San Diego CityBeat |
Aaryn Belfer |
01-23-2008 |
Commentary
It's Time South Carolina Rediscovers John Edwardsnew
In this anti-union, corporate-friendly state, it is unlikely that Edwards can pull an upset Saturday against his two corporate-financed opponents. But a close race and a respectable third place would keep him viable and moving toward the Super Tuesday primaries and the national convention in August.
Charleston City Paper |
Will Moredock |
01-23-2008 |
Commentary
Four Fractured Fairy Tales from the Primary Seasonnew
Just before the New Hampshire primaries, former President Bill Clinton said coverage of Barack Obama's record on Iraq equated to a "fairy tale." Little did we know how prophetic that statement would be, not only for Obama, but for any of the three viable candidates looking to clinch the party's nomination.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
01-23-2008 |
Commentary
Stick a Fork in George Allen -- He's Donenew
The one-time high-flying Virginia governor, senator and probable presidential nominee (all until "macaca"), signals the end of his career in politics with a bland, platitude-filled missive declaring that he (quel surprise!) will not re-seek the governorship in 2009.
C-Ville Weekly |
Dan Catalano |
01-23-2008 |
Commentary
Tags: George Allen, macaca
Who's Afraid of John Edwards?
Mainstream media is giving four to five times more coverage to Obama and Clinton than Edwards, far more than their share of popular support. Their corporate owners have reason to fear him.
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
01-22-2008 |
Commentary
A Caucus? In Colorado?new
Party faithful prepare for a busy Super Tuesday.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Anthony Lane |
01-22-2008 |
Politics
The Runners-Upnew
Fifty-six volunteers strong, Philly for Obama left a mark in the close New Hampshire primary.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Mike Newall |
01-22-2008 |
Politics
How I Stopped Worrying & Learned to Love Obamanew
He has the potential to be not just a good president, but a transformative one. And how often do you get a chance to cast a vote for someone like that?
Philadelphia City Paper |
David Faris |
01-22-2008 |
Commentary
Blame the Demsnew
In Michigan, our ability to vote was sacrificed so that the local party bosses could prove a point.
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
01-22-2008 |
Commentary
