AltWeeklies Wire
Blue in a Red Americanew
For those who live in Blue America, Election Day's crimson tide was a terrible blow not just to their hopes for a Kerry victory, but to their very idea of what it means to be an American.
Boston Phoenix |
Dan Kennedy |
11-05-2004 |
Politics
What Happened in Ohio?
The optimistic argument that a big voter turnout would benefit John Kerry was seductive, but George W. Bush's victory in Ohio isn't all that surprising. Anyone who thinks Ohio is a moderate state that suddenly turned conservative red on Nov. 2 hasn’t been paying attention.
The Athens NEWS |
Terry Smith |
11-05-2004 |
Commentary
Tags: election, postmortem
I Do Not Concede
Kerry, man, what happened? What happened to the promised armies of lawyers, planes waiting to take them where they’re most needed, etc. etc.? What happened to ‘we’re going to count every vote and every vote will count’?
Metroland |
Miriam Axel-Lute |
11-03-2004 |
Commentary
Tags: election, postmortem
The Future is for the Passionatenew
The future is for the passionate. Post-election activism starts today.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
11-03-2004 |
Commentary
Tags: election, postmortem
Kerry Concedes Too Much
John Kerry’s been challenging us with baffling arguments this entire campaign. So why should he stop now?
Boston Phoenix |
Adam Reilly |
11-03-2004 |
Politics
Tags: election, post-mortem
Now What, Progressives?new
Two writer/activists discuss strategies for coping with the postelection world and the importance of activism.
Seattle Weekly |
Geov Parrish |
11-03-2004 |
Commentary
Tags: election, postmortem
Forward: Alexander Payne Takes a Step in the Right Directionnew
The alternately rollicking and mournful road comedy about the terrors of settling into middle age takes place during a vacation taken by two men, pals since college, in California wine country. Accompanying the review is an interview with director Alexander Payne.
Boston Phoenix |
Steve Vineberg |
10-28-2004 |
Reviews
How GOP Billionaires Bankroll the Bushiesnew
Republicans are filling the GOP’s 527 gap, and a group of super-rich supporters has funded them with massive donations. With sidebar on the GOP's dirty donor (baker's) dozen.
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
10-28-2004 |
Politics
Dubya, You're Fired!new
Commander-in-Chief. Leader of the Free World. Both have become synonyms for President of the United States of America, and both beg the question: What set of qualifications does one need to hold such an office?
Weekly Alibi |
Michael Henningsen |
10-28-2004 |
Commentary
Kerry Is a Worthy Choice to Succeed the Dangerous Bushnew
An unconventional liberal, John Kerry has gone against the grain by supporting balanced budgets and welfare reform, by re-examining the way affirmative action functions, and by establishing himself as one of the Senate’s leading experts on terrorism long before 9/11.
Boston Phoenix |
The Editors |
10-28-2004 |
Commentary
Endorsements -- Election 2004new
The Colorado Springs Independent endorses John Kerry for president, Ken Salazar for U.S. Senate, and Michael Merrifield for the House. It also takes a stand on state, county and local candidates and issues.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Staff |
10-27-2004 |
Commentary
Vote Kerry: Our Future Depends on Itnew
Though born to privilege, like George W. Bush, John Kerry has avoided the greed, the arrogance, the self-centeredness that afflict Bush and many of his wealthy cronies.
Arkansas Times |
Arkansas Times staff |
10-25-2004 |
Commentary
Survey Says?new
News organizations especially should insist on the best methods for the polls they commission. However, the reality is that newspapers and television stations across the country are only interested in sharing credit for the surveys and making news by announcing the results.
Arkansas Times |
Warwick Sabin |
10-08-2004 |
Media
Hip-Hop Generation Descends on Florida With Slam Bushnew
Slam Bush, a political action committee created by the League of Pissed-Off Voters, has created a video in which hip-hop artist Wordsworth debates with the virtual image of George W. Bush.
Miami New Times |
Mosi Reeves |
09-29-2004 |
Politics
Black-Owned St. Louis Ad Firm Stirs the Political Potnew
Fuse advertising agency in St. Louis, Mo., has produced a series of racially charged ads that accuse the Bush administration of opposing civil rights, wanting to eliminate overtime pay, and attempting to suppress black-voter turnout.
Riverfront Times |
Malcolm Gay |
09-29-2004 |
Politics
