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Putting Eliot Spitzer in Perspectivenew

There's something about this whole case that's a lot more disturbing than a simple sex scandal. Spitzer, for all his faults, was the highest-profile semi-progressive politician in the country. We had too much riding on Eliot Spitzer for him to let us down.
Artvoice  |  Michael I. Niman  |  03-21-2008  |  Commentary

Election '08: The Muddled Candidatesnew

Presidential candidates are very good at posturing bravely on race, religion and endorsements. There is a curious silence, however, on the issue of the financial future of the country.
Artvoice  |  Bruce Fisher  |  03-21-2008  |  Commentary

Artvoice Exclusive: Eliot Spitzer's New Music Videonew

Now that Eliot Spitzer's political career seems to have ended, it looks as if the former Guv may have his eyes focused on a musical career to fill the void. From Ruler to Rocker ... can the Grammys far behind?
Artvoice  |  Staff  |  03-14-2008  |  Commentary

McCain Goes North On Usnew

Trying to sound presidential and court that elusive Canadian voter, the Republican candidate scolds Obama on NAFTA.
Artvoice  |  Bruce Fisher  |  03-07-2008  |  Commentary

Want Change?new

Don't count on the candidates -- take to the streets.
Artvoice  |  Michael I. Niman  |  03-07-2008  |  Commentary

Election '08: He Said, She Said ... And Who Else Said?new

I doubt that the Clinton-Obama fight over footnotes will work as it did 20 years ago, when quotations-without-attribution turned into accusations of plagiarism and ended Joe Biden's presidential candidacy.
Artvoice  |  Bruce Fisher  |  02-22-2008  |  Politics

The 2008 Horse Racenew

The coverage is all about who's in the lead -- not why or how. We all love a winner, issues be damned. We're the cheering mob with our life savings on the line, and they're the horses.
Artvoice  |  Michael I. Niman  |  01-25-2008  |  Commentary

Armenian Genocide Denial: An American Problemnew

If, as genocide scholars maintain, the final crime of genocide is denial, one gets the feeling that the Armenian genocide has not yet ended.
Artvoice  |  Dimitri Anastasopolous  |  11-02-2007  |  Commentary

Bush's $hameless Vetonew

The president's most noticeable piece of roadkill to date, victim of veto number four, is the bill to fund health insurance for children of lower-income families.
Artvoice  |  Michael I. Niman  |  10-15-2007  |  Commentary

Once and For All, There is No Myanmar!new

Even the CIA identifies the nation as "Burma," explaining, "since 1989 the military authorities in Burma have promoted the name Myanmar as a conventional name for their state; this decision was not approved by any sitting legislature in Burma, and the U.S. Government did not adopt the name."
Artvoice  |  Michael I. Niman  |  10-05-2007  |  Commentary

Following the Moneynew

It is shaping up to be an expensive election season in Western New York, in large part because the open race for county executive is drawing out big donors -- we break down the haves, the have-nots, and others.
Artvoice  |  Geoff Kelly  |  08-24-2007  |  Politics

The Death of Brand Americanew

Adding up what the pundits now see as the most destructive legacy of the Bush administration -- the destruction of the United States' image in the world.
Artvoice  |  Michael I. Niman  |  07-13-2007  |  Commentary

Is Giuliani Worse Than Bush?new

After 9/11, a hero-seeking media dubbed Rudy "America's mayor" -- but before that, his constituents were more likely to describe him as a fascist. Which is closer to the truth?
Artvoice  |  Michael I. Niman  |  06-25-2007  |  Politics

'If Only This Was a Dictatorship'new

The junta occupying the White House has a proven track record of undermining or destroying that which they rhetorically claim to support.
Artvoice  |  Michael I. Niman  |  06-01-2007  |  Commentary

Is Bush Backing Al-Qaeda?new

We know that the Bush family's policies have so far only served to strengthen both Al-Qaeda and Iran -- now there are credible allegations of the Bush administration hijacking American resources and using them to lend material support to Al-Qaeda.
Artvoice  |  Michael I. Niman  |  03-16-2007  |  Commentary

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