AltWeeklies Wire
D is for Democrat, Differences and Debatenew
Where Jeff Merkley and Steve Novick disagree in the race for the U.S. Senate.
Willamette Week |
Beth Slovic |
04-02-2008 |
Politics
Tags: Oregon, 2008 downballot elections
Virginia Lawmakers Play a Little Sexual Politicsnew
A number of eye-popping reports have recently been released on the sexual state of our (increasingly libidinal) nation, and so it came as no surprise that the wise old men of Richmond felt the need to take immediate corrective action ... by slashing every penny of state funding to Planned Parenthood of Virginia.
C-Ville Weekly |
Dan Catalano |
04-02-2008 |
Politics
Tags: Virginia, Planned Parenthood
Using Obama's Example to Destroy Political Correctnessnew
Maybe I'm overly optimistic, but the best chance to give voice to the most controversial of Southern perspectives (and indeed all American perspectives) might be by accepting Obama's invitation to join in on the America that belongs to them -- too.
Charleston City Paper |
Jack Hunter |
04-02-2008 |
Commentary
Don't Move Past Bush. Start Over.
We'll never, ever "move on" past George W. Bush -- unless we erase him from American history. Here's how.
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
04-01-2008 |
Commentary
Did Sen. Chris Koster Plant a Fake Candidate for Missouri Attorney General?new
It's an election year, but Molly Korth Williams hasn't taken the time to plant a sign in the front yard of her Brookside home. This is a little strange, because Williams is running as a Democrat for attorney general.
Does Obamamania Prove Racism is Dead?new
Could it be that race really doesn't matter that much anymore and we really have reached the "content of our character" moment in history? This is disturbing, because I will have to change my worldview on race if it's true. It's comforting for the same reason. If true, this is very cool.
LEO Weekly |
Ricky L. Jones |
04-01-2008 |
Commentary
Terrorism Wins the War?new
The decision by Congress not to override President Bush's veto of the bill outlawing waterboarding by our government and its agencies makes it unanimous: All three branches of our government have now weighed in on the subject and agree that torture is just fine ... as long as we are the torturers.
Weekly Alibi |
Jerry Ortiz y Pino |
04-01-2008 |
Commentary
The Promise of Barack Obama's Big Speechnew
This is one of those turning points in American history. We can choose one of two mostly failed visions of the past, those offered by John McCain and the Clintons. Or we can try hard to be what Barack Obama is -- the bridge to the 21st century.
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
04-01-2008 |
Commentary
Voter Resignationnew

People in West Philly's Carroll Park might vote, but they aren't sure why.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Tom Namako |
04-01-2008 |
Politics
Are You Sure Your Delegate is Registered to Vote?new
Some counties aren't vetting their delegates to make sure they pass muster.
Seattle Weekly |
Aimee Curl |
03-31-2008 |
Politics
Popular Texas Conservative Has Some Republicans Worriednew
Want a body-armored, property rights-advocating survivalist with alleged links to the Republic of Texas militia as your next state representative? Vote for Randall Dunning on April 8.
Dallas Observer |
Jesse Hyde |
03-31-2008 |
Politics
Is Obama's Pastor Really That Controversial?new
I guess Noam Chomsky would be a lot scarier if he were black. He'd get a lot more press too. Church of Chomsky, anyone?
Philadelphia Weekly |
Liz Spikol |
03-31-2008 |
Commentary
Why Obama's Great Speech on Race Fell Shortnew
The trouble with the speech was that the core issue raised by Obama's relationship with Rev. Jeremiah Wright isn't race. It's patriotism.
Boulder Weekly |
Paul Danish |
03-31-2008 |
Commentary
Presidential Politics 101new
A word of warning: If you don't want to know who's going to win the presidential election, don't read further.
Jackson Free Press |
James L. Dickerson |
03-28-2008 |
Commentary
What About John McCain's Pastors?new
The GOP's propaganda wing has successfully shifted the election focus away from our endless wars and our imploding economy and environment, over to Barack Obama's pastor. Lost amid this newfound obsession was any mention of John McCain's two lunatic preachers.
Artvoice |
Michael I. Niman |
03-28-2008 |
Commentary