AltWeeklies Wire
Boon or Bone?new
On Election Day, Colorado could vote for a 33 percent increase in the minimum wage -- and it still may not be enough.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Michael de Yoanna |
09-26-2006 |
Economy
Tags: 2006elect
Dead Man Runningnew
The real embarrassment in California's race for governor is Phil Angefleedes, or whatever you want to call him.
L.A. Weekly |
Marc Cooper |
09-21-2006 |
Politics
Tags: 2006elect
Marty the Politiciannew
Seattle's answer to Donald Trump goes all in to torch the estate tax.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
09-20-2006 |
Politics
Tags: 2006elect
Mark Green Exits, Stage Leftnew
We sift through the broken dreams of a great candidate who failed to connect with New York's most powerful constituency: liberal Democratic voters.
The Village Voice |
Tom Robbins |
09-20-2006 |
Politics
Tags: 2006elect
Casino Tracksnew
A gubernatorial candidate in Maine hopes a gambling train will bring the state's economy closer to Quebec's.
Montreal Mirror |
Patrick Lejtenyi |
09-19-2006 |
Economy
Tags: 2006elect
See Some ID with That?new
The ACLU fights Albuquerque's new voter ID law.
Weekly Alibi |
Mark Sanders |
09-19-2006 |
Civil Liberties
Tags: 2006elect
Revelation or Aberration?new
A poll that places Democratic congressional candidate Jay Fawcett 13 points ahead of his GOP opponent elicits delight and skepticism.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Cara DeGette |
09-18-2006 |
Politics
Tags: 2006elect
The Preemptive Pushnew
Illinois Democrats have muscled a Green Party candidate off the ballot.
Chicago Reader |
Ben Joravsky |
09-18-2006 |
Politics
Tags: 2006elect
Joe Gridlocknew
Since the primary loss to Ned Lamont, Joe Lieberman would rather switch than fight.
New Haven Advocate |
Joshua Mamis |
09-18-2006 |
Commentary
Tags: 2006elect
No Champagne Yetnew
A big endorsement week gives Steve Cohen a boost in his bid for Congress, but Jake Ford remains a factor.
The Memphis Flyer |
Jackson Baker |
09-15-2006 |
Politics
Tags: 2006elect
Who Is the Greenest Governor?new
This year's race in California has put environmentalism on top of the agenda, and reduced differences to matters of fiscal ideology.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Allison Milionis |
09-15-2006 |
Politics
Tags: 2006elect
The 9/11 Hypocritenew
Bush should prepare us for a disaster -- not the next election.
L.A. Weekly |
Marc Cooper |
09-14-2006 |
Commentary
Tags: 2006elect
The Path to Re-electionnew
Predictably, the all-9/11, all-the-time presidency is shamelessly playing the only card it ever had in its deck -- just witness the Disney/ABC propaganda film, The Path to 9/11.
Tags: 2006elect
Top Gunnew
District 32 hopeful Juan Garcia leads the New Democrats' push to repaint Texas blue.
San Antonio Current |
Gilbert Garcia |
09-13-2006 |
Politics
Tags: 2006elect
Killer Candidatenew
Would-be legislator Dan Coleman wants to talk issues -- but his past is just so much more interesting.
Phoenix New Times |
Sarah Fenske |
09-12-2006 |
Politics
Tags: 2006elect
