AltWeeklies Wire
Our 9/11 Obsessionnew
It's no exaggeration to say that the future of our democracy might ride on how soon we come to grips with 9/11—not so that we can resume shopping (we have), but so opportunistic leaders can no longer exploit our fear.
Seattle Weekly |
Geov Parrish |
09-09-2004 |
Commentary
America Wheezingnew
That's the sound of our electoral process, and it's panic inducing.
Seattle Weekly |
Knute Berger |
09-09-2004 |
Politics
Bland on the Runnew
John Kerry needs to inspire if he wants to beat the Great Miscalculator.
Seattle Weekly |
Knute Berger |
09-02-2004 |
Politics
We Don't Need a Stronger Americanew
Forget the Kerry campaign slogan. How about a smarter America? Or a wiser America? A fairer America. More equitable. Less arrogant. Less obsessed with materialism. More just, more committed to democracy and peace, less prone to violence. I’d settle for an America that doesn’t embarrass me when I travel elsewhere in the world.
Seattle Weekly |
Geov Parrish |
08-25-2004 |
Politics
The Fragging of John Kerrynew
John Kerry must remember his Swift Boat service tactic of turning toward the enemy, firing, and running him down. He must also remember his postwar leadership as a young man who took on the establishment, not because it was smart or convenient, but because it was right.
Seattle Weekly |
Knute Berger |
08-25-2004 |
Politics
Election Reformer Raises Questions about Voting Softwarenew
Literary publicist Bev Harris sounded the alarm after she discovered that Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel had an ownership share in one of the big three companies that make electronic voting machines. The questions she's raised about the integrity of voting software have made her a media darling.
Seattle Weekly |
George Howland Jr. |
08-07-2004 |
Politics
Pork-Pillow Politics: Senator Helps Out Her Husband's Employernew
Seattle-based SSA Marine, which has been awarded no-bid deals in Iraq, has contributed money to Washington Democratic Sen. Patty Murray, who has, in turn, sought federal dollars for SSA. But the real conflict of interest is the fact that Murray's husband works for SSA. She cites his retirement fund as her major personal asset.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
07-30-2004 |
Politics
The 9/11 Report: Is That All There Is?new
In the end, we’ll have spent far less time and money investigating a world-changing event than was spent investigating Whitewater and Monica Lewinsky.
Seattle Weekly |
Geov Parrish |
07-27-2004 |
Commentary
This Election Is Out of Our Handsnew
It’s hard to imagine that there is anyone truly undecided at this point. But both major parties are targeting micro-constituencies, including confused, indifferent, or blockheaded voters.
Seattle Weekly |
Knute Berger |
07-27-2004 |
Commentary
What If Bush 'Wins'?new
Sure, hope for the best. But we'd better have a plan if we get four more years.
Seattle Weekly |
Knute Berger |
07-13-2004 |
Commentary
Patriot Act II: The Bill With Nine Livesnew
Piece by piece, provisions that created an uproar 18 months ago are now finding their way into other legislation.
Seattle Weekly |
Geov Parrish |
06-30-2004 |
Commentary
Burn, Baby, Burnnew
If "Fahrenheit 9/11" is too hot for you, well, let me quote Dick Cheney ...
Seattle Weekly |
Knute Berger |
06-30-2004 |
Commentary
Great Communicator, My Assnew
I’m in no mood to join the joyful eulogies upon the passing of Ronald Reagan. Among other things, we’ve forgotten the corruption -- not just the Constitution-shredding outrage of the Iran-Contra scandal, but a modern record for the number of criminally indicted officials.
Seattle Weekly |
Geov Parrish |
06-08-2004 |
Commentary
