AltWeeklies Wire
Van Jones and the Right-Wing Attack Machinenew
The Oakland activist and Obama adviser resigned after critics tied him to an impolitic 9/11 petition. The affair again exposed the weakness of Democrats.
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
09-09-2009 |
Commentary
The Fuzziness of Human Rightsnew
On the anniversary of its legal birth, the concept is losing its interpretive luster.
East Bay Express |
Jay Youngdahl |
03-04-2009 |
Commentary
Election '08: Dems Should Hold Their Groundnew
By moving toward the "center," Obama runs the risk of legitimizing the GOP agenda -- and losing the election.
East Bay Express |
Steve Koppman |
08-07-2008 |
Commentary
Obama Economic Appointment Highlights Old Trade Disputenew
Before giving Jason Furman a pass on his emerging trade polices, it's important to focus on the true differences between Free Trade and Fair Trade.
East Bay Express |
Jay Youngdahl |
06-25-2008 |
Politics
Framing Issues Is Hard; Just Ask George Lakoffnew
The Rockridge Institute sought to help Democrats package their issues for mainstream success. But the Berkeley think tank couldn't ever package itself, which led to its demise.
East Bay Express |
Eliza Strickland |
05-14-2008 |
Politics
Explaining the Ron Paul Phenomenonnew
They're young progressives who want withdrawal from Iraq, a repeal of drug laws, and a shakeup in Washington. They've found their candidate, but they're sharing him with Southern white supremacists.
East Bay Express |
Matthew Green |
01-30-2008 |
Commentary
Don Perata Probe Heats Up?new
Feds ask for reporters' notes in the public corruption investigation. Also, the senator is accused of violating state election law.
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
12-27-2007 |
Politics
John Russo, the Spinmeister of the Yearnew
The Oakland City Attorney declared victory in the Oak-to-Ninth legal battle -- then asked for a new trial.
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
12-19-2007 |
Politics
Obama Drama '08new
The campaign's innovative social networking led to the creation of hundreds of local Obama groups -- but when the official campaign eventually tried to take over the show, some volunteers objected.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
11-15-2007 |
Politics
Selective Recounts Saved State Leaders Don Perata & Fabian Nuneznew
East Bay lawyer Robin Johansen earns Perata and Nunez a chance to stay in power -- by the hair of their chinny-chin-chins.
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
09-13-2007 |
Politics
Oakland's Press-Shy Mayornew
Getting Ron Dellums on board with the media is an ongoing process, says his outgoing flack.
East Bay Express |
Michael Mechanic |
08-22-2007 |
Politics
Mayor Ron Dellums' Scarlet Letternew
Oakland's mayor won't disavow support for the criminal organization behind the murder of an Oakland Post editor.
East Bay Express |
Michael Mechanic |
08-15-2007 |
Politics
Fast Cars and Fast Talk in Oaklandnew
FBI tapes in the extortion trial of a City Hall wannabe lay grease on the rep of Oakland's City Council president.
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
08-08-2007 |
Politics
Click Here for Democracynew
A nonprofit website's rising influence in Berkeley policymaking has itself become a topic for debate.
East Bay Express |
Jeremy Singer-Vine |
07-11-2007 |
Politics
When Will Oakland's New Mayor Do Something Significant?new
If Ron Dellums' staff has to retreat and double-check their notes before explaining what they want to do, maybe it means they just don't know.
East Bay Express |
Chris Thompson |
06-06-2007 |
Politics
