AltWeeklies Wire
Muslims Speak Out on the Election and Obamanew
For nearly 20 months, U.S. Muslims have watched Barack Obama fumble as he tries to debunk rumors that he's a closet Muslim. He'd best be careful. An estimated 2 million Muslims are expected to vote in November, making them a potential swing demographic.
Las Vegas Weekly |
Damon Hodge |
10-03-2008 |
Politics
Sarah Palin's Scary Recordnew
I've become genuinely horrified by the prospect of a Palin vice presidency. Behind her LensCrafters-model looks, I detect a backward-thinking, theocratic extremist with a serious oil addiction.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
John Grooms |
09-17-2008 |
Commentary
Florida Dodges the School Voucher Bulletnew
On Sept. 3, the Florida Supreme Court struck Amendment 7 (and two other amendments) from the ballot on the grounds that Amendment 7's language was misleading to voters, and that the Taxation and Budget Reform Commission overstepped its authority in placing this amendment on the November ballot.
Orlando Weekly |
Deanna Morey |
09-12-2008 |
Politics
For Obama, Many Hurdles Remainnew
How can bright, literate Americans still believe he's a radical muslim?
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
09-02-2008 |
Commentary
Come All Ye Faithful: Church and State Intersect on Day 1 of the DNCnew
For those who believe in the separation of church and state, an interfaith service might seem like a jarring way to kick off the Democrats' quadrennial assembly. But party leaders have been deliberately trying to snag the religious high ground from the GOP, and they believe the time is right.
Why Was Obama's Wailing Wall Display Treated as Sacred?new
What bothers me is how we understand prayer in this culture and how that understanding enables a presidential candidate to use prayer as a political tool, as both symbol and action, when it is neither.
NOW Magazine |
Jacob Scheier |
08-04-2008 |
Commentary
John McCain and the Doomsday Mobnew
With the primary contest behind him, McCain is now gearing up to run against "hope" and "change." In this broader race, lunatic pastors like John Hagee and Rod Parsley become extremely burdensome liabilities. So -- wink wink -- they get cut loose, at least for the next few months until they're needed again.
Artvoice |
Michael I. Niman |
06-02-2008 |
Commentary
John McCain's Evangelical Supporters are Scarynew
Sen. Barack Obama's connection to Rev. Jeremiah Wright has dominated the political conversation in recent weeks. But that has blotted out information about Republican nominee John McCain's support from religious leaders who also hold controversial views.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
05-09-2008 |
Politics
Rev. Wright & the Truthnew
We have a duty to ourselves to listen to the real Jeremiah Wright, to try to understand this complex mix that is America. He puts the patriotism of most politicians to shame.
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
05-01-2008 |
Commentary
Rev. Wright Tarnished Obama's Image as America's Anointed Savoirnew
The Obama campaign and the press may want to put the Reverend Jermemiah Wright back in the bottle, but that's hard to do if you're running as a messiah.
Boston Phoenix |
Steven Stark |
04-10-2008 |
Commentary
Democratic Presidential Candidates Make Religious Pushnew
Dems take advantage of voters' lapse in faith in the GOP.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
09-05-2007 |
Politics
