AltWeeklies Wire
One Year Later, Progressives Are Fighting an Uphill Battlenew
Obama's inauguration a year ago was a historic triumph, but the year since has seeped with anxiety, upheaval and political ugliness. The frustration and despair have trickled down, with Republicans attacking at every chance and Democrats failing to respond effectively.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Independent News Staff |
01-14-2010 |
Politics
Sudden Chaos: Gov. Ritter's Departure Leaves Dems Sweating, Scramblingnew
Gov. Bill Ritter canceled a campaign event and staffers stopped responding to voicemails (including a call from the Independent). Rumors began hitting the Washington blogs, and sources began leaking the news that Ritter won't be running for re-election.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Ralph Routon and Anthony Lane |
01-07-2010 |
Politics
Palin for President? Colorado Springs-Based PAC Says: You Betcha!new
One Colorado Springs library district worker spends up to 20 hours a week collecting money and mailing political paraphernalia as part of his federal political action committee's effort to persuade Sarah Palin to run.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
10-16-2009 |
Politics
Michelle Malkin, Our Very Own National Right-Wing Celebritynew
Malkin swept into Barnes & Noble in Colorado Springs last week to sign copies of her latest book: I'd Like to Poke Obama in the Eye with a Barbecue Fork and Then Maybe Dick Cheney and Donald Rumsfeld Will Return and Lead Us Out of This Hell Hole.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Rich Tosches |
09-17-2009 |
Commentary
Colorado Springs City Council's Newest Member Sees Stars After Budget Beatdownnew
Like most newly chosen leaders, Bernie Herpin came to office in April with goals and visions. The newest Colorado Springs city councilor wanted to expand public safety, promote economic development, help the disabled. But reality wasted no time smacking him in the face.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
06-09-2009 |
Politics
Smoking: Whose Choice Is It?new
Smoking is a well-known health risk. But the state should not be allowed to interfere with our free will, particularly as it pertains to the personal choice to smoke.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Ethan Cabral |
05-26-2009 |
Commentary
Local Pols Join a Colorado County's Expanded Board of Healthnew
Opinions are mixed over whether adding elected officials to the El Paso County Board of Health will make a difference.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Anthony Lane |
04-28-2009 |
Politics
Near-Misses and Mistakes Highlight Election Pressures in Coloradonew
With election day looming, troubling news keeps emanating from the El Paso County Clerk and Recorder's Office.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Anthony Lane |
10-28-2008 |
Politics
We Deserve Better than Sarah Palinnew
Here's the point: I'm tired of pretending Palin isn't a moron. She is a moron. She's dumber than a sack full of hammers.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Rich Tosches |
10-28-2008 |
Commentary
Mixed Messages Leave Earth-Friendliness of DNC in Doubtnew
There is a paradox of making sustainability a goal when bringing so many thousands of people across the country to a single place: It would be much greener if everyone stayed home and picked a presidential candidate by conference call.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Anthony Lane |
09-09-2008 |
Politics
Don't Bet on Getting into Obama's Thursday Speech Without Ticketsnew
So, you want to see Sen. Barack Obama's nomination acceptance speech Thursday at Invesco Field, but didn't get tickets. You wonder: Is there hope of getting in? The short answer is ... well, there isn't a short answer.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Anthony Lane |
08-26-2008 |
Politics
Let's Hope Denver's Memories Aren't Akin to 1968 in Chicagonew
As political gatherings go, you get the feeling they'll be talking about the 2008 Democratic National Convention for years to come. And not necessarily in a negative way, as has been typical of conventions that wind up being memorable.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Ralph Routon |
08-26-2008 |
Commentary
Air Force Professor Eyes Run for U.S. House Seatnew
Hal Bidlack plans to formally announce his candidacy as a Democrat for the congressional seat now held by Republican Rep. Doug Lamborn on April 2.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Anthony Lane |
03-11-2008 |
Politics
John McCain: The GOP's New Dreamboatnew
But do they really know what they're getting into?
Colorado Springs Independent |
Cara DeGetter |
02-19-2008 |
Commentary
Your Caucus Pick Did Matter ... Right?new
Colorado's most populous county was a bipartisan epicenter for unreported precincts.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Anthony Lane |
02-19-2008 |
Politics
