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Facing Some Unpleasant Facts About John Edwardsnew

One writer comes to grips that he was wrong about backing John Edwards for presidency.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
John Grooms |
06-16-2011 |
Commentary
Mickey Mouse Dealnew

The Veterans Affairs spends a hefty sum to hire Disney to train staffers.
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
06-10-2011 |
Politics
Rick Perry for President? Let's Hope Notnew

Before folks outside Texas (which is still a state, although Perry has threatened secession) get too excited about the notion of our own Goodhair getting to the White House, heed this warning from the Lone Star State.
San Antonio Current |
Vince Leibowitz |
06-09-2011 |
Elections
Being, Nothingness and Anthony Weiner
Aside from the obvious pleasure that we derive from wallowing in salacious revelations about the rich and powerful, this week's Weiner sexting controversy provides a window into American morals. Namely: what is wrong, what is right, and what if anything should be done about it?
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
06-08-2011 |
Commentary
Tags: Sexting, Anthony Weiner
The Evil of Two Lessers
They tell us we get the government we deserve. No we don't. Not with a two-party system. We ought to get rid of this phony two-party "democracy." Someday we will. Until then, let's ignore it.
Worthy Endeavournew

Gabrielle Giffords watches her husband lift off while her staff continues their work.
Tucson Weekly |
Jim Nintzel |
05-19-2011 |
Politics
Canadian Election: NDP Stunner Changes the Gamenew

A political shift is taking place, and Monday night we saw the next essential phase that will result in Canada finally getting a pro-environment, pro-fairness, pro-peace and prosperity government.
NOW Magazine |
Michael Hollett |
05-05-2011 |
Politics
Tags: Jack Layton, NDP
Nebraska's 'Most-Radical' State Senatornew

Talking life, death and guns with Mark Christensen, Nebraska’s most-radical state senator.
The Reader |
Andrew Norman |
05-04-2011 |
Politics
Tags: Mark Christensen
Why America Deserves President Trumpnew

An egotistical jerk-in-chief would match our pompous, arrogant attitude.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Joeff Davis |
05-04-2011 |
Commentary
Tags: Donald Trump, Election 2012
Conservatives Hold On To Power In Canadanew

Stephen Harper’s Conservatives have won enough seats in the 2011 federal election to hold on to power. Jack Layton's NDP to form official Opposition
The Georgia Straight |
Stephen Hui |
05-02-2011 |
Elections
A Guide To Canada's Political Galaxynew

As Canada holds nationwide elections, here are some short and hopefully sweet explanations of the basic concepts.
SEE Magazine |
Angela Brunschot and Maurice Tougas |
05-02-2011 |
Elections
After Bin Ladennew

Crowds of people celebrating in the street? People shouting "USA! USA!" as though we'd just won the World Cup? This is no day for celebration. It's a day for somber reflection.
City Newspaper |
Mary Anna Towler |
05-02-2011 |
Commentary
Tags: Osama Bin Laden
Let's Make a Deal: Coalition Governments May Be Canada's Futurenew

Coalition has become a dirty word in Canadian politics, but they may actually be more democratic than the mess we have now.
VUE Weekly |
Samantha Power |
04-28-2011 |
Elections
Gloves Are Off as S.C. Democrats Fight to Lead Partynew

Inside the fight for who will chair the South Carolina Democratic Party at its lowest point in state history.
Columbia Free Times |
Corey Hutchins |
04-27-2011 |
Elections
O, Bobby Jindal, Where Art Thou?new

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal's national ambitions are leaving his constituents in the dust.
Gambit |
Clancy DuBos |
04-26-2011 |
Commentary
Tags: Louisiana, Bobby Jindal