AltWeeklies Wire
Hey Preservationists: Quit Puckering and Get Pissed!
Compromise and ass-kissing don't save buildings. It's time for the people charged with preserving Chicago's past to make some demands.
Chicago Reader |
Ben Joravsky |
05-13-2005 |
Politics
The Government Is Lying To You!
Even City of Chicago and Cook County officials admit it: If you live in a tax increment financing district, your property tax bill is misreporting where your money goes.
Chicago Reader |
Ben Joravsky |
05-13-2005 |
Politics
Property Tax Roulette
A Chicago activist got the bright idea to check out how tax bills for local officials looked this year. Turns out the pols are as good a random sample as any to show how wack the system is.
Chicago Reader |
Ben Joravsky |
05-13-2005 |
Politics
DeLaying Judgmentnew
House Majority Leader Tom DeLay says the federal judiciary needs to be reined in. Montana District Judge Don Molloy isn't taking the bait.
Missoula Independent |
John S. Adams |
05-13-2005 |
Politics
Meet the Lapin Brothersnew
Rabbis Daniel and David both count superlobbyist Jack Abramoff as a friend, and both now are turning up in news coverage of the Tom DeLay scandal.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
05-11-2005 |
Politics
Miami Gun Rhapsodynew
A new Florida law grants immunity from criminal prosecution and civil action to people who use deadly force in protecting themselves against deadly attackers and intruders. Miami New Times reveals who's packing heat.
Miami New Times |
Francisco Alvarado |
05-10-2005 |
Politics
Funkiness Banned at Houston Librariesnew
The Houston City Council has passed a prohibition on "offensive bodily hygiene that constitutes a nuisance to others" in the city's libraries. But does the rule pass the constitutional smell test?
Dallas Observer |
Patrick Williams |
05-10-2005 |
Politics
Tags: Homeless, street people
Bolton Nomination Whistleblower Learns Power of Blogsnew
Melody Townsel's letter alleging that John Bolton behaved unprofessionally in 1994 brought her fame and infamy after it was posted to the left-leaning Web site Daily Kos.
Dallas Observer |
Robert Wilonsky |
05-09-2005 |
Politics
Illinois Residents Want Seized Land Backnew
City of Springfield officials have revived a controversial project to create a lake, which pushed dozens of families from their land. Environmentalists want the land to be used as a preserve; former landowners want their property returned.
Illinois Times |
Todd Spivak |
05-09-2005 |
Politics
Lobbyist Is Example of Georgia's Revolving Doornew
A one-year prohibition of lobbying by ex-government officials has slowed down the revolving door. But the lobbying roles of Harold Reheis, the state's former top environmental enforcer, and others have convinced some watchdogs that one year isn't enough time.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Michael Wall |
05-05-2005 |
Politics
Catholic Church Opposes Bill Extending Time to Suenew
After intense lobbying by the Catholic Church, a bill allowing victims of child sex abuse to sue up until the time they turn 38 has languished in the Ohio House.
Cleveland Scene |
Chris Maag |
05-04-2005 |
Politics
Holy Steamrollersnew
The religious right attempts a coup against the federal judiciary. Will it succeed -- or prompt a backlash?
Boston Phoenix |
Dan Kennedy |
04-28-2005 |
Politics
The Election That Won't Dienew
King County botched the Washington gubernatorial election of 2004, and there's no end in sight to the investigations and litigation.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
04-27-2005 |
Politics
Is Cleveland's Top Lawman Truly Spotless?new
Despite his reputation as a no-nonsense prosecutor, Greg White has been accused of overzealousness. While he burnished his reputation by taking down Democrats, there were times that he let Republicans skate. And some say that he'll readily burn bridges when it's politically expedient.
Cleveland Scene |
Joe P. Tone |
04-26-2005 |
Politics
The Hayseed vs. Hillarynew
Even the most seasoned politician would have trouble unseating Hillary Clinton. Last month, a little-known county attorney, William Brenner, announced he'll take on that task.
The Village Voice |
Kristen Lombardi |
04-20-2005 |
Politics
