AltWeeklies Wire
Is This Muslim Republican Mr. Right or the Big Cheese?new
Ali Hasan is young, rich and brash, and plans to follow in his parents' political footsteps -- cowboy boots and all.
Barack Obama for Presidentnew
The primary on Feb. 5 is the first chance Californians will have to help set the nation on the right path. The Independent rarely endorses in party primaries, but this year we endorse with confidence one candidate who is uniquely qualified to be president: Barack Obama.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Marianne Partridge |
01-22-2008 |
Commentary
Don't Cry for Me, Hillarynew
You won't win me over with tears, lady.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Liz Spikol |
01-22-2008 |
Commentary
Election 2008: Did Ron Paul Break Fox News?new
Indeed he may have -- if the South Carolina GOP debate was any indication.
New Haven Advocate |
Phil Maymin |
01-22-2008 |
Commentary
A Good Day for Chicago's Rainmakersnew
The well-connected score again as the city works out new TIF deals for a former alderman, a wealthy private hospital, and a big car dealer.
Chicago Reader |
Ben Joravsky |
01-22-2008 |
Politics
Saving Speaker Craddicknew
Hometown boys from Midland angle to unseat unruly reps and keep Tom Craddick in the speaker's chair.
The Texas Observer |
Andrew Wheat |
01-22-2008 |
Politics
Replacing Ronnie Earlenew
The race to become the most important prosecutor in Texas.
The Texas Observer |
Dave Mann |
01-22-2008 |
Politics
Chicago Dems Are Dividednew
At a glance, how the nominating contest between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton has split the city's Democratic bigwigs.
Chicago Reader |
Mick Dumke |
01-22-2008 |
Politics
Net Resultsnew
Rather than improving political discourse, internet pundits are making things worse.
Boston Phoenix |
Steven Stark |
01-18-2008 |
Commentary
A Dereliction of Voter Data in Nashvillenew
Davidson County election commissioner says a controversial employee ignored directives to safeguard Social Security data.
Nashville Scene |
Matt Pulle |
01-18-2008 |
Politics
Disarray and Memphisnew
Times are tough now, but new leaders will move the city forward.
The Memphis Flyer |
John Branston |
01-18-2008 |
Commentary
Campaign 2008: We're Just Getting Startednew
Dogfights break out as the presidential race gets complicated.
The Memphis Flyer |
Jackson Baker |
01-18-2008 |
Politics
These Dudes are Good and Bad for Hillarynew
Odd alliances make it tough to run for president in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Alan Mittelstaedt |
01-18-2008 |
Politics
Proposed Bill in Wisconsin Would Cut Off the Votenew
Ending same-day registration would protect incumbents, decrease the youth vote.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
01-18-2008 |
Politics
Obama's Iraq Gapnew
Dems rush rhetoric about ending the war, but the bleeding continues.
NOW Magazine |
Tom Hayden |
01-18-2008 |
Commentary
