AltWeeklies Wire
Don't Blame Gays for Bush's 'Moral Values' Winnew
The entire "moral values" story of the 2004 election has been greatly exaggerated by the corporate media. Not so coincidentally, it fits exactly with what the Republicans would like everyone to believe.
New York Press |
Michelangelo Signorile |
11-10-2004 |
Commentary
Poor Dems Got Them Old Election Bluesnew
An unbiased observer who didn't follow the campaign but just read the commentary after the election couldn't be faulted if he believed that every single Bush supporter lived in Nebraska. The arrogance is astonishing.
New York Press |
Russ Smith |
11-10-2004 |
Commentary
Young Progressives Dust Themselves Off to Prepare for 2006new
Against the odds, the trauma of the devastating defeat on November 2 appears to be convincing young people anew of the importance of working politically within their own communities, on their own terms.
The Village Voice |
Anya Kamenetz |
11-09-2004 |
Politics
Dean Wins! How Howard Dean Became President of the U.S.new
In the most stunning election-day upset in American history, Howard Dean was elected president Tuesday. Karl Rove was so unhinged by the defeat, he strangled a jackalope to death at the Bush compound in Crawford.
New Haven Advocate |
Tom Gogola |
11-05-2004 |
Comedy
What Must Happen in the White House Nextnew
President Bush must now do the right thing. He needs to send Karl Rove into graceful retirement and become the once-promised “uniter not a divider.”
The Memphis Flyer |
Staff |
11-03-2004 |
Commentary
Tags: election postmortem, John Kerry
Riverfront Times Calls Election for Kerrynew
As of 1:27 p.m. CST today, Riverfront Times projects that Democratic candidate John Kerry will become the 44th president of the United States, defeating incumbent Republican President George W. Bush.
Riverfront Times |
Mike Seely |
11-02-2004 |
Comedy
No More Sleeping With the Enemynew
With the country deeply divided over the current presidential race—with Republican George Bush and John Kerry in a dead heat and many voters in a blind rage over their guy—political affiliation has ascended to the top of requirement lists for potential mates.
The Village Voice |
Matthew Philip |
11-02-2004 |
Sex
Swing States: Et Tu, New Jersey?new
With the election entering its final stretch, four states have suddenly appeared as potential wild cards. They are New Jersey, Colorado, Hawaii, and Arkansas, representing a total of 34 electoral votes.
The Village Voice |
James Ridgeway, Laurie Agnese and Nicole Duarte |
11-02-2004 |
Politics
Rockin' in the Free World: Soundtracks for Election Night Shindigsnew
Just as you can't have a Red State Mix Tape without Lee Greenwood's "God Bless the USA," neither can you have a Blue State tape without Springsteen's "Born in the USA."
Houston Press |
John Nova Lomax |
11-02-2004 |
Music
Republican Activists Hijack Broward County's Elections Officenew
Democratic committeeman Mike Moskowitz is organizing dozens of lawyers to make sure those dastardly touch screens in Broward County work. But three years ago, he was hawking those same machines as a lobbyist for the GOP-connected company that made them.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Bob Norman |
11-01-2004 |
Politics
The Alternative Guide to Mississippi and U.S. Politicsnew
The 2004 JFP Politics Blog includes biographies of candidates for the presidency, House of Representatives, Mississippi Supreme Court and other offices, along with a discussion of major issues like gay marriage and health care.
Jackson Free Press |
Ayana Taylor |
10-29-2004 |
Politics
Alibi Personals: Candidates Seeking...new
A tall, dark and lovely Democrat, a semi-functional nondrinking alcoholic and a happy-go-luck lawyer are all seeking some special someones.
Weekly Alibi |
Michael Henningsen |
10-29-2004 |
Comedy
Vote for Kerry and Replace Bush's Corporate-Driven, Inept Leadershipnew
John Kerry offers a superior alternative to President Bush's weird combination of extreme social conservatism and disregard for the perils of deficit spending. Bush has replaced America's traditional leadership in the world with a unilateral approach that has led to repeated mistakes in waging the war on terror.
The Athens NEWS |
Terry Smith |
10-28-2004 |
Commentary
Kerry for President; Thompson for Congressnew
As Bush's lead shrinks in Mississippi, the Jackson Free Press chooses the "reality-based" choice for president. It also calls for the reelection of Bennie Thompson, Mississippi's most progressive, and only African American, congressman and recommends voting no on the state's anti-gay marriage amendment.
Jackson Free Press |
JFP Staff |
10-27-2004 |
Commentary
Battleground Days
New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson talks to the Santa Fe Reporter about chairing the Democratic National Convention, governing a swing state and the political life.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Julia Goldberg |
10-27-2004 |
Politics
