AltWeeklies Wire
Will Folks Releases Affidavit Detailing Alleged Nikki Haley Affairnew

In an affidavit released this afternoon by FITSNews' Will Folks, the controversial blogger and one-time spokesman for Gov. Mark Sanford provides new details about his claims that he had an "inappropriate physical relationship" with GOP gubernatorial candidate Nikki Haley.
Charleston City Paper |
Chris Haire |
10-14-2010 |
Politics
East Bay Enviros Lead the Charge Against Prop 23new
The fight against the repeal of climate change legislation is a statewide campaign headquartered here.
East Bay Express |
Nate Seltenrich |
10-14-2010 |
Politics
DADT Ruling Gives Obama an Opportunity to Leadnew

Obama has a chance to demonstrate to voters on the left that this administration is actually willing to take a stand on an issue that is important to progressives and other believers in social justice.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Steven T. Jones |
10-13-2010 |
Commentary
Tags: Barack Obama, DADT
Pot Taxes and Farm Permits Seek Voter Approvalnew
Berkeley and Oakland would expand their taxation, while Richmond and Albany consider getting into the game.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
10-13-2010 |
Politics
Tags: Elections
Former Nikki Haley Staffer Silent About Alleged Affairnew

Aside from a brief statement to Corey Hutchins of the Free Times, Boling appears to be keeping a low profile, failing to return numerous phone calls and e-mails from the City Paper as well as other media outlets.
Charleston City Paper |
Chris Haire |
10-13-2010 |
Commentary
First Amendment vs. First Commandmentnew

Sharron Angle and the separation of church and state.
Reno News & Review |
Dennis Myers |
10-12-2010 |
Politics
Anh "Joseph" Cao's Rollercoaster Weeknew
After what had been a quiet election season up to then, freshman US Rep Anh "Joseph" Cao had an extraordinarily up-and-down ride last week.
How to Save American Capitalism, in 808 Words

What I would do to save Obama, the Democrats, and the capitalist system.
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
10-12-2010 |
Commentary
The GOP's Pledge to America is a Jokenew

When GOP leaders unveiled their Pledge to America last month, the only thing revealed is that these Republicans remain what they have always been: pansies.
Charleston City Paper |
Jack Hunter |
10-12-2010 |
Commentary
Welcome to Paladino Countrynew

Wonder what kind of region produces a man like developer Carl Paladino, who rode the rage of the tea party movement to become the Republican candidate for governor of New York? Welcome to Buffalo and its discontents.
Artvoice |
Bruce Fisher |
10-08-2010 |
Commentary
No Rest For The 'No' Crowdnew

Opposition mounts against budget-busting measures, but they're not doomed.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
10-08-2010 |
Politics
Voting Machines: Gambling With Democracynew
Unreliable, buggy, prone to malfunction and open to potential tampering -- the rage against the machines has become impossible to ignore.
Columbia Free Times |
Corey Hutchins |
10-06-2010 |
Politics
Bitter Teanew

Yes, tea party members, you are enjoying Wi-Fi and the wisdom of Ken Cuccinelli in a huge, $350 million tax burden that hasn’t lived up to its promises.
Style Weekly |
Don Harrison |
10-05-2010 |
Commentary
Tags: Tea Party, Ken Cuccinelli
Write-In Candidate Spices Up S.C. Senate Racenew

Promising to "bring home the bacon," celebrity chef and Charleston resident Nathalie Dupree has thrown her chef's hat into the ring for U.S. Senate.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
10-01-2010 |
Politics
The New American Pessimism

Americans have lost faith in "their" government's willingness or ability to address their needs and concerns. But Americans' pessimism is deeper and broader than I thought. And their rage is burning white hot.
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
09-30-2010 |
Commentary