AltWeeklies Wire
The Road to 2010new
Many expect New Orleans' Katrina-related loss of population to be Baton Rouge's gain in the next census, but additional legislative seats won't guarantee a political coup.
Gambit |
Jeremy Alford |
12-05-2007 |
Commentary
Sheep's Clothingnew
These days, even the Old Guard supports of "ethics reform" in Louisiana -- and that should make everyone suspicious.
Gambit |
Elliott Stonecipher and John S. Baker Jr. |
11-13-2007 |
Commentary
Bobby Jindal Will See You Nownew
Team Jindal is focused on filling key government jobs, but it better mind the Legislature as well.
The 2007 Jungle Primary Awardsnew
Even though all that glitters isn't gold, a few campaign blunders and political scores from recent months deserve special recognition.
Louisiana's GOP Puppet Mastersnew
Many of the new Republican lawmakers elected this year will be beholden to a deep-pocketed, win-at-any-cost group that has friends in high places and money to burn.
Citizen Georgesnew
After years of corporate success and civic involvement, John Georges is spending millions on what could be his greatest acquisition of all -- the office of governor of Louisiana.
Searching for Bobby Jindalnew
During a runoff for Louisiana governor four years ago, I was impressed by Bobby Jindal's intelligence, energy, focus, thoroughness on the issues, his stand on economic development and that he moderated some of his hard-right positions over time. In the governor's race this time around, I don't recognize the guy who calls himself Bobby Jindal.
Gambit |
Clancy DuBos |
09-25-2007 |
Commentary
Objective Proofnew
It's time for Congress to address the disparity between Louisiana's and Mississippi's relative shares of federal aid stemming from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Gambit |
Clancy DuBos |
09-25-2007 |
Commentary
Hillary's My Galnew
This coming election isn't just about getting over the disappointment at our ravaged ideals, it's about putting an end to a huge deception that is sabotaging American democracy. Hillary Rodham Clinton knows this.
Gambit |
Andrei Codrescu |
09-18-2007 |
Commentary
Following the Money in Louisiana Gov. Racenew
Finance reports filed by gubernatorial candidates reveal who they are bedded down with, why their campaigns are so expensive and how they plan to win.
A Crusader in Blue Jeans, Y'allnew
Country music star Sammy Kershaw wants to convert his celebrity status into political cred to become Louisiana's next lieutenant governor.
Bobby Jindal's Geek Appealnew
The congressman drives a Taurus and listens to the Beatles, but his internet-driven campaign for governor of Louisiana has kept him in the lead and made him an icon among Gen-exers.
Blueprint Louisiana Takes Aim at 'Good Old Boy Network'new
The group is busy pushing contracts for reform on statewide and legislative candidates, but its real work begins when the elections end.
Sheriff Harry Lee is Chasing Historynew
The Jefferson Parish sheriff, 75, vows to beat both acute myeloid leukemia and anyone who dares to run against him in the Oct. 20 primary election -- that would make Lee the longest-serving sheriff in parish history.
The Pathologies that Govern Usnew
Katarina's long, aching aftermath has proved that we are no longer the country that put men on the moon -- we're too busy taking care of our own.
