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Kids Must Learn the Constitution, Dammitnew
Schools around the nation spent an extra day teaching the U.S. Constitution because Congress threatened their funding if they didn’t.
Reno News & Review |
Dennis Myers |
09-30-2005 |
Politics
Don't Touch Thisnew
The antiwar movement tries to get a grip on Israel and Palestine, or least keep from choking on it
Transit Experts Dis the Beltlinenew
A panel of transportation and planning experts is expected to issue a report Sept. 29 that offers the harshest criticism to date of the proposed 22-mile transit loop around the inner city.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Michael Wall |
09-29-2005 |
Politics
Madam President, Madam Presidentnew
America finally has a female president, or at least someone who plays the part on television, and some think the show could pave the way for President Hillary Clinton.
The Village Voice |
Kristen Lombardi |
09-28-2005 |
Politics
Proposed Ohio Bill Would Limit Access to Criminal Recordsnew
A bill would allow most ex-cons with multiple convictions to apply to get their records sealed if they've stayed clean for seven years.
Cleveland Scene |
Lisa Rab |
09-27-2005 |
Politics
Senator Calls on Republicans to Right the Shipnew
John Danforth, who says the GOP has become captive to Christian fundamentalists, discusses the role of religion in politics.
Riverfront Times |
Mike Seely |
09-27-2005 |
Politics
Pennsylvania May Get Its Turn to Consider a Celebrity Guvnew
Lynn Swann, the Hall of Fame wide receiver and catalyst for four Steelers Super Bowl titles, is the all-but-declared Republican candidate for governor.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Charlie Deitch |
09-23-2005 |
Politics
State of Illinois Accused of Discriminationnew
Two groups representing minorities will ask state agencies to investigate what they believe is a pattern of discrimination at the state Department of Natural Resources.
Illinois Times |
R.L. Nave |
09-23-2005 |
Politics
Tags: African Americans, and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, DNR, Horseshoe Lake State Park, Illinois Association of Minorities in Government and the Illinois State Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People a Attorney General Lisa Madigan, Ray Coleman, the Illinois Human Rights Commission
Huckabee for President?new
Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has been raising his national profile lately, traveling around the country to promote his book on obesity, taking over as chairman of the National Governors Association, and proving himself capable of managing post-hurricane relief efforts.
Arkansas Times |
Warwick Sabin |
09-22-2005 |
Politics
Subject to Recall: Officeholders in St. Louisnew
Freeman Bosley Sr. has become the fifth St. Louis alderman in the past two years to face a recall threat.
Riverfront Times |
Chad Garrison |
09-22-2005 |
Politics
The Little Beltline That Could Change Atlantanew
A proposed 22-mile ring of parks, paths and trains has become the rage of the city, winning praise from divergent interest groups.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Michael Wall and Ken Edelstein |
09-22-2005 |
Politics
Mayor Launches Her Campaign With a Vow to Fight Voter Purgenew
Shirley Franklin, the only well-known Georgian running for office this year, has a bully pulpit. She alone can draw attention to the travesty of Georgia's voter purge.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Doug Monroe |
09-15-2005 |
Politics
Rudy to the Rescuenew
Every time a talking head invokes Rudy Giuliani's name as the master of disasters, it boosts his chances of succeeding Dubya as the guy who hands out the ice and the blankets.
The Village Voice |
Jarrett Murphy |
09-14-2005 |
Politics
Roberts the Eldernew
John Roberts has an understated personality, but he could become a live torpedo in a harbor crowded with 5-4 doctrines.
The Village Voice |
Jonathan Turley |
09-14-2005 |
Politics
Candidate Promises to Fight Corruption in Ohionew
A Democratic reformer named Subodh Chandra is running for attorney general in Ohio.
Cleveland Scene |
Pete Kotz |
09-13-2005 |
Politics
Tags: malfeasance
