AltWeeklies Wire
The Apoca-Listnew
AKA The "We're Fucked" Index
San Antonio Current |
Greg Harman |
12-08-2011 |
Commentary
Greensboro Businessman on Trial for Federal Tax Fraud
A Greensboro staffing agency executive whose opulent lifestyle once included the adornments of luxurious homes, a yacht and the financing of movies and nightclubs has been reduced to answering charges of tax evasion in federal court with the assistance of a public defender.
YES! Weekly |
Jordan Green |
12-08-2011 |
Politics
Winston-Salem Municipalities Grapple With New Carry-concealed Law
Hanes Park in the city’s West End Historic District displayed a weathered sign at its West End Boulevard entrance that stated, “No weapons or fireworks.” However, under House Bill 650, a law that went into effect on Dec. 1, people with carry-concealed permits are now permitted to bring concealed weapons into municipal parks in North Carolina with the exception of swimming pools, playgrounds and athletic facilities. To inform the public of the change in the law, the city has ordered more than 300 signs at a cost of $7,600.
YES! Weekly |
Keith T. Barber |
12-08-2011 |
Politics
RIP, Herman Cain for Presidentnew
The Atlanta businessman blew his chance to make a meaningful contribution.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Editorial Board |
12-07-2011 |
Elections
The Ballad of Herman Cainnew
For commentators and comedians, Herman Cain was a gift that kept on giving.
The Brady Crunch: Leon Cannizzaronew
Clancy DuBos and Kevin Allman talk to Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro, whose office is struggling with a history of not turning over "Brady material" to defense lawyers — a matter that's reached the attention of the U.S. Supreme Court.
7-7-7: The Battle Cry
Forget Herman Cain's 9-9-9. The battle cry for every American ought to be 7-7-7. 7-7-7: for the $7.7 trillion the Bush and Obama Administrations secretly funneled to the banksters.
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
12-01-2011 |
Commentary
Newt Bashes NLRB, Praises S.C. Immigration Lawnew
At the downtown Sottile Theater Monday night, Newt Gingrich called for private-sector-style management of government agencies, the defunding of the National Labor Relations Board, and a Lincoln-Douglas debate against President Obama. And he said Tim Scott could be his running mate.
Charleston City Paper |
Paul Bowers |
11-29-2011 |
Elections
The Mess at New Orleans Municipal Courtnew
An overtaxed New Orleans court system is facing more cases — and budget cuts — in 2012.
How Mississippians Defeated Personhoodnew
Grassroots activists used social media and homegrown outspokenness to stop an extreme anti-abortion measure on the ballot.
Jackson Free Press |
Valerie Wells |
11-28-2011 |
Elections
The Right (Wing) Stuff: Northern Idaho Property Rights Council Takes Libertarian Stancenew
A newly formed Bonner County advisory board comes with partisan viewpoint. From available documents, it is clear that the council has no policy powers and can only make recommendations to commissioners. Its primary role is research, and its stated goal is to find ways to unburden property owners from as much regulation, taxation or other impositions as legally and statutorily possible. But the council says everything paid for by property taxes—including county employee insurance—is fair game for its consideration.
Boise Weekly |
Zach Hagadone |
11-28-2011 |
Politics
Pedophiles and Politicians: who is the greater threat to our children?new
There is never a good time to be dragged into a child sex abuse scandal, but the Citadel's timing could not be worse. Dealing with the fallout from Louis "Skip" Reville's recent arrest would have been difficult enough.
Charleston City Paper |
Will Moredock |
11-23-2011 |
Commentary
Payback Timenew
County commissioners face GOP primary challengers, largely due to bitterness over term limits.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
11-17-2011 |
Elections
‘Supercommittee’ Members’ States: How Many Residents Depend on Entitlements?new
Women are used to being under-represented in Congress: There are only 17 women in the U.S. Senate (out of 100) and 76 women in the U.S. House of Representatives (out of 435). Unsurprisingly, only one woman — Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.), also a co-chair, sits on the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, or “super committee,” which has been assigned to trim at least $1.2 trillion from the deficit over the next 10 years.
The American Independent analyzed statistics from each state the super committee members represent to see how dependent, on average, the states’ residents, and their women, are on some of the entitlement programs they are proposing to cut. TAI predominantly relied on state-by-state information compiled by the National Women’s Law Center.
The American Independent News Network |
Sofia Resnick |
11-17-2011 |
Politics
Federal Judge Rejects FEC Motion Against Former Buchanan Business Partnernew
A federal judge has denied the Federal Election Commission’s motion to fine a former business partner of Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Sarasota, over contributions made to Buchanan’s 2006 and 2008 campaigns. The partner, Sam Kazran, alleges that Buchanan himself orchestrated the funneling of money to his campaign coffer.
As extensively reported by The Florida Independent, the FEC has been investigating a series of donations made to Buchanan’s 2006 and 2008 congressional campaigns, during which time a dealership he co-owned allegedly reimbursed employees who donated to his campaign committee.
The American Independent News Network |
Virginia Chamlee |
11-17-2011 |
Politics
