AltWeeklies Wire
Equity and Philanthropynew
Last month 40 billionaires signed the "Giving Pledge," promising to donate most of their millions. A pledge by the same folks to contribute their support to changing the tax laws in this country would be even more valuable.
Fort Worth Weekly |
James Russell |
09-02-2010 |
Commentary
Site Collects Alan Simpson Quotations
StuffAllanSimpsonSays.com went live August 27.
Planet Jackson Hole |
Benjamin R. Bombard |
09-01-2010 |
Politics
D-Day for Democrats?new
Health care reform debate sets backdrop of key South Carolina Congressional races.
Columbia Free Times |
Corey Hutchins |
09-01-2010 |
Politics
Pelosi's House Dividednew
The most powerful female politician in the country now teeters between long-term victory and instant defeat.
Tags: Nancy Pelosi
The proposed Ground Zero mosque is the latest flashpoint in a larger tragedynew
Although the debate over the proposed Ground Zero mosque has thus far been wrapped in religious, constitutional, and nationalistic rhetoric, whether or not a facility should be built should be a decision for New Yorkers, first and foremost.
Charleston City Paper |
Jack Hunter |
08-26-2010 |
Commentary
Tags: Ground Zero Mosque
A Surplus of Information is Making the War Invisiblenew
New camo for the army, and data dumps from Wiki Leaks. The war is vanishing in plain sight.
Hartford Advocate |
Greg Beato |
08-26-2010 |
Commentary
Tags: Afghanistan, Wikileaks
Joe Arpaio Lap-dog Wins Maricopa County Attorney Racenew
The voters of Maricopa County have spoken and it appears another Joe Arpaio lap-dog will be the next county attorney.
Phoenix New Times |
James King |
08-25-2010 |
Politics
Tags: Bill Montgomery, Joe Arpaio
Florida Election Day Recapnew
The Dark Side wins while the meek soldier on.
Miami New Times |
Francisco Alvarado |
08-25-2010 |
Politics
Tags: Rick Scott, Kendrick Meek
The Evolution of the Culture Warnew
Clearly, as the ever-resurgent the teabag-waving radical right demonstrates, the Culture War has not gone away, although, it has most certainly changed over the years.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Jeffrey Billman |
08-23-2010 |
Commentary
Tags: Adam Serwer
Meg Whitman and Jerry Brownnew
Who are they and what do they stand for? Profiling the two candidates for governor of California.
Sacramento News & Review |
Sasha Abramsky |
08-23-2010 |
Politics
Tags: Jerry Brown, Meg Whitman
Recession? Not in the World of Campaign Fundraisingnew
To read campaign finance reports detailing the millions being raised in the Vermont gubernatorial contest, you'd think the recession was a figment of your imagination.
Seven Days |
Shay Totten |
08-20-2010 |
Politics
Tags: Brian Dubie, Peter Shumlin
Nikki Haley's sister is a new age 'visionary'new
Simran is a highly successful "visionary" and "life coach," as well as a magazine publisher and talk show host. She also has some very unconventional beliefs.
Charleston City Paper |
Chris Haire |
08-20-2010 |
Commentary
Water Snakesnew
The Obama administration has a chance to do right thing by honoring its water contracts with Northern California.
North Coast Journal |
Hank Sims |
08-19-2010 |
Commentary
Tags: Trinity River
In Washington, Positive Moves Happening Below the Radarnew
as speculation begins regarding who will win and lose in the November general election, little attention has been given to the U.S. Manufacturing Enhancement Act of 2010, commonly called the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill, which recently passed Congress.
Charleston City Paper |
Clay N. Middleton |
08-19-2010 |
Commentary
Idealists for Hirenew
Canvassing works, but is its success at the cost of its workers?
Philadelphia City Paper |
Isaiah Thompson |
08-17-2010 |
Politics
