AltWeeklies Wire
Public Access Redefinednew
Though a citizen's right to record a hearing is protected by Florida law, one Miami man's appeals hearing has been rescheduled twice because security won't allow him in with his camera.
Miami New Times |
Francisco Alvarado |
08-22-2005 |
Politics
Police Reports Describe Activities of Miami Politician Art Teelenew
Many people who thought they knew Art Teele will find it hard to believe one man could inhabit so many different personas. The disgraced public official, who was facing federal charges, committed suicide on July 27.
Miami New Times |
Francisco Alvarado |
08-01-2005 |
Politics
Miami Mayor Cleans Things Upnew
Miami used to be a punch line, but now the joke is on bored reporters.
Miami New Times |
Brett Sokol |
07-18-2005 |
Politics
Micromanaging the Messagenew
One writer takes a look at Florida Gov. Jeb Bush's press secretary, Jacob DiPietre, and his policy of not responding to a single question -- ever.
Miami New Times |
Tristram Korten |
07-11-2005 |
Politics
Miami Party Leader Deals With Acute Democratitisnew
Jimmy Morales, the new chairman of the Miami-Dade Democratic Party, describes just how tough it is being a red-state Democrat these days.
Miami New Times |
Brett Sokol |
05-25-2005 |
Politics
Miami Gun Rhapsodynew
A new Florida law grants immunity from criminal prosecution and civil action to people who use deadly force in protecting themselves against deadly attackers and intruders. Miami New Times reveals who's packing heat.
Miami New Times |
Francisco Alvarado |
05-10-2005 |
Politics
County Commissioner Targeted in Miami Airport Scandalnew
Scoundrels allegedly gorged themselves on millions of gallons of high-grade jet fuel stolen from Miami International Airport, and now a prominent politician is implicated in the conspiracy.
Miami New Times |
Tristram Korten |
03-22-2005 |
Politics
The Camelot Legacy Endures in Miaminew
Anthony Kennedy Shriver, who has called Miami Beach home since 1992, is increasingly looking like the Democrats' best chance for taking Florida's gubernatorial seat from the term-limited Jeb Bush in 2006.
Miami New Times |
Brett Sokol |
01-25-2005 |
Politics
Suspended Miami Commissioner Charged With Briberynew
Arthur Teele, who was arrested on charges of taking bribes from contractors doing business with the City of Miami, says investigators have been spreading salacious rumors about him.
Miami New Times |
Kirk Nielsen |
12-28-2004 |
Politics
Judge Who Signed Christian Pledge Not Fit for Benchnew
Leslie Rothenberg, now a candidate for Florida's Third District Court of Appeal, signed a Christian Family Coalition pledge promising to oppose gay marriage and domestic partnerships "with my votes, powers, and privileges of public office."
Miami New Times |
Tristram Korten |
12-13-2004 |
Commentary
Mayoral Candidate Supports Gay Rights, but Only in Englishnew
Miami mayoral hopeful Carlos Alvarez has mastered the fine art of speaking out of both sides of his mouth, delivering one message to Hispanic voters and the polar opposite to Anglos and African Americans.
Miami New Times |
Brett Sokol |
11-01-2004 |
Politics
Tags: gay marriage, gay rights ordinance
Mortal Kombat, Miami Style, for State Attorney's Officenew
Between rivals Katherine Fernandez Rundle and Al Milian, this year's contest is as close to a death match as local politics can get. They talk as if only they stood in the way of complete chaos.
Miami New Times |
Tristram Korten |
11-01-2004 |
Politics
Absentee Ballots Get the Absent-Minded Approachnew
A reporter who lives in a city where the practice of absentee voting is so deeply entrenched that even dead people do it decides to see what happens when he applies for an absentee ballot.
Miami New Times |
Kirk Nielsen |
10-29-2004 |
Politics
Ill-Behaved Former Mayor Attempts Comeback in Miaminew
Never one to let humiliation stand between him and elective office, Xavier Suarez managed to win enough votes this past August to end up in a runoff contest for a seat on the Miami-Dade County Commission. His 1998 election as mayor was overturned because of voter fraud.
Miami New Times |
Francisco Alvarado |
10-26-2004 |
Politics
Your Next President: 'I Will Tax the Rich by 100 Percent'new
Five third-party presidential hopefuls will be on Florida voters' ballots on Nov. 2. As each seeks to woo the state's undecided, they'll be accused of being spoilers, of being political naifs, or perhaps of being just plain nuts.
Miami New Times |
Brett Sokol |
10-20-2004 |
Politics
