AltWeeklies Wire
Going Postalnew
The husband of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein has been selling post offices to his friends, cheap.
East Bay Express |
Peter Byrne |
09-18-2013 |
Politics
How San Diego Progressives Ended Bob Filner's Political Careernew
For the first time, Donna Frye, Marco Gonzalez and Cory Briggs talk in detail about why they did what they did.
San Diego CityBeat |
David Rolland |
09-18-2013 |
Politics
Indiana Right-to-Work Law Ruled Unconstitutionalnew
A Lake County judge has ruled Indiana's right-to-work law unconstitutional, saying it requires unions to perform services for which they can't be compensated.
Unreported Fender-Bender Involving Nikki Haley Leads to Questions About Her Ethicsnew
The fender-bender itself was not earth-shattering news. But as the governor gears up for a 2014 re-election campaign against likely Democratic challenger Vincent Sheheen, the previously unreported car accident raised questions about whether Haley uses state-owned vehicles to travel to campaign fundraising events.
Charleston City Paper |
Paul Bowers and Corey Hutchins |
08-30-2013 |
Politics
Tags: Pat McCrory, Nikki Haley
What if Nikki Haley Runs for President in 2016?new
South Carolina's hip, young governor has a compelling story. Nikki Haley is the state's first female and minority chief executive, a conservative suburbanite in spike heels with a Dixie drawl.
Charleston City Paper |
Corey Hutchins |
08-15-2013 |
Elections
The Future of Nonviolencenew
Six perspectives on activism in the 21st century.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Staff |
07-31-2013 |
Commentary
What Will Being Mayor of Detroit Mean?new
A field of candidates vies for the toughest job in America.
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
07-25-2013 |
Commentary
Play the N.C. Voter ID Game!new
In the waning days of its legislative session, the North Carolina General Assembly is tackling a key tenet of democracy: voting. And by tackling we mean pummeling, trouncing and mowing it down.
Why Texas Still Needs the Voting Rights Actnew
The ability to vote—to have this process be simple, accessible, free of intimidation—is the cornerstone of a functioning democracy.
San Antonio Current |
Mary Anne Henderson |
07-18-2013 |
Elections
San Diego Mayor Bob Filner's Got To Gonew
We believe Donna Frye, and we've lost our confidence in the mayor's capacity to see his policy vision through.
San Diego CityBeat |
David Rolland |
07-15-2013 |
Politics
Tags: sexual harassment
Target Practicenew
How one free-swinging group helps Colorado conservatives make a splash in politics.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Chet Hardin |
07-03-2013 |
Politics
Fear of a Black (& Brown & Yellow) Electoratenew
On June 25, the Supreme Court struck the biggest blow against civil rights since Plessy v. Ferguson in 1896, striking down a key section of the 1965 Voting Rights Act as unconstitutional.
Random Lengths News |
Paul Rosenberg |
07-01-2013 |
Commentary
Texas Anti-Abortion Bill Defeatednew
In the end, after the 13-hour filibuster and all the wrangling over rules, Wendy Davis and her fellow Texas Democrats could do only so much. In the end, it was the citizens in the gallery who made the difference late Tuesday night.
The Texas Observer |
Carolyn Jones |
06-26-2013 |
Politics
Tags: wendy davis, Texas SB 5
Florida Dems Search for a Gubernatorial Candidatenew
The speculation runs rampant as Democrats ponder who will run against Rick Scott.
Creative Loafing (Tampa) |
Mitch Perry |
05-17-2013 |
Elections
Tags: Mitch Perry
David Vitter's Resurrectionnew
How Louisiana's junior senator has emerged as a powerbroker in Baton Rouge.
