AltWeeklies Wire
Obama Wins: So What's Next for Canada?new
Hopefully, as he tells us, Obama will bring "the change we need" and usher in a new day for the economy, social issues, and international relations. Before that day comes, however, we should probably follow Bette Davis's famous advice in All About Eve: "Fasten your seat belts; it's going to be a bumpy night."
The Georgia Straight |
Doug Sarti |
10-31-2008 |
Politics
'Godless Atheist' in Elizabeth Dole Ad is Actually a Bible Teachernew
This week, Republican U.S. Sen, Elizabeth Dole began running a statewide 30-second TV ad linking her opponent, Kay Hagan, to godless atheists. But one of the alleged atheists pictured in the ad is Rick Stone, a former Bible teacher, and a current theology student at Harvard Divinity School.
The Other Issues (The Ones That Aren't Being Talked About)new
There must be other ways the election is going to matter that don't get talked about on the Sunday morning talk shows. Here's a list of Things You Haven't Realized the Election is Going to Affect.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Staff |
10-30-2008 |
Politics
Sexbama for Prez: Will Fetishization Hurt the Barack Star?new
As we move into the final days until the election, it's become more apparent that people are not making rational decisions based on voting records or even debating skills. They are voting with their emotions, their passions, even their fantasies about who they would rather kiss, fondle or fuck.
New York Press |
Nicole Caldwell |
10-30-2008 |
Commentary
High-Tech and the New Administrationnew
With technology playing an ever bigger role in our lives, the next president could be a hero to the "geekerati" ... or a guy who doesn’t email.
Boston Phoenix |
Mike Miliard |
10-30-2008 |
Commentary
Maybe Voting at the Mall isn't Such a Great Ideanew
Confusion surrounding mall voting rules has allegedly prompted at least one election worker to enforce policies that contradict election law. Outcry over the policy prompted picketing and a boycott effort by critics who say it violates the First Amendment.
What If the Election Doesn't End on Tuesday?new
The GOP fuss over the ACORN isn't just a way to whip up the conservative base. It's a possible prelude to post-election litigation aimed at reversing an Obama victory.
Boston Phoenix |
Adam Reilly |
10-30-2008 |
Commentary
The Election's Already in the Bag: It's McCain, Stupid!new
I think the election is over. Signed, sealed, and delivered. With all due respect to Malcolm, McCain will take the presidency by all means necessary. There's just too much money to be made from war to give it all up just for the sake of "democracy." Of course, I might be wrong, and it’ll be the sweetest mistake of my life.
San Antonio Current |
Enrique Lopetegui |
10-30-2008 |
Commentary
The Historic 2008 Election ... Without John Edwardsnew
The Democratic Party, the U.S. Senate, the state of North Carolina, America, the legal profession -- everything that ever provided him with an identity is going on without him.
Dems Gunning for the NY State Senate Hope for the Obama Effectnew
If voters come out in record numbers as expected, the state Dems could turn the tide and take the Senate (they already control the Assembly). They need only three seats to take complete control of Albany.
Long Island Press |
Michael M. Martino Jr. |
10-30-2008 |
Politics
Barack for Sale in Harlemnew
A bustling industry of Obama merchandise exists on 125th, but how much longer will it matter?
New York Press |
Joseph Asher Bernstein |
10-30-2008 |
Politics
The Early Voting Frenzy in North Carolinanew
As we await perhaps the most exciting Election Day of our lives on Tuesday, we ... hold on, with early voting, it's already Election Day(s) in North Carolina.
The Fishtown Effect: Can You Be Racist and Vote Obama?new
For all the polls and diner/bar interviews, relatively few whites have acknowledged race as a factor in their voting decision. Instead, those with concerns have cited Obama's "inexperience," saying that they don't "trust" him, or that they don't "know" him.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Isaiah Thompson |
10-29-2008 |
Politics
Impotent on the Issues, the GOP Turns to Scare Tactics. Be Afraid!new
As moderate Republicans flee the GOP Village of the Damned, they are leaving the zombies in ever-greater control of the party -- and freer than ever to practice their scariest bogeyman tactics.
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
10-29-2008 |
Commentary
America's 25 Scariest Conservativesnew
The fire-breathing reactionaries already wield extraordinary influence on the right -- imagine what will happen once the relatively sane folks now running the White House and the Republican National Committee pack up and go home?
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
10-29-2008 |
Commentary
