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Senator Strangelovenew
With a very poor record on environmental protection, is Arizona Sen. Jon Kyl driving us to environmental hell?
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
01-06-2005 |
Politics
Atlanta Mayor's Swing at Druid Hills Golf Club Looks Way Offnew
A frustrated Mayor Shirley Franklin decided to cut off negotiations with Druid Hills Golf Club officials, informing the club that it's subject to fines of up to $500 a day for violating the city's 4-year-old, yet-untested nondiscrimination ordinance.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Michael Wall |
01-06-2005 |
Politics
Love at the Gov'snew
The story of love at the governor's mansion is unlikely to end up on the silver screen. But it did find its way into the local daily paper, setting off a bitter counterattack by Republican leaders in another eruption of the culture war that constantly rages around us.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Doug Monroe |
01-06-2005 |
Politics
Inside the Washington State Recountnew
A ballot-counter tells all about the gubernatorial hand recount that Democrat Christine Gregoire won by 129 votes out of 2.8 million. Guess what? It wasn't the Democrats who tried to game the system.
Seattle Weekly |
Karyn Quinlan |
01-05-2005 |
Politics
Gov. Damaged Goodsnew
One thing we know about Washington Gov.-elect Christine Gregoire from her years as state attorney general: She's a fighter. But to succeed as governor, Gregoire will have to be more than just another dogged attorney. For one thing, she's going to have to tell the truth.
Seattle Weekly |
Knute Berger |
01-05-2005 |
Politics
Sheriff Accused of Using Police Powers to Protect Palsnew
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio is doling out promotions to his supporters in this fall's election and allows favored inmates to serve their sentences in a facility dubbed as the Mesa Hilton, detractors say.
Phoenix New Times |
John Dougherty |
12-28-2004 |
Politics
Suspended Miami Commissioner Charged With Briberynew
Arthur Teele, who was arrested on charges of taking bribes from contractors doing business with the City of Miami, says investigators have been spreading salacious rumors about him.
Miami New Times |
Kirk Nielsen |
12-28-2004 |
Politics
Rick Romley Sets Sights on Arizona Governor's Officenew
Richard M. Romley, who lost his legs in Vietnam, is regarded as successful, gutsy and temperamental. Instead of seeking a fifth term as Maricopa County Attorney, he's considering running for governor.
Phoenix New Times |
Paul Rubin |
12-21-2004 |
Politics
Houston Mayor Reflects on First Year in Officenew
Democrat Bill White has a 76 percent approval rating at the end of his first year. He tells the Observer how he'll tackle the city's problems, including emergency-room overcrowding and air pollution.
The Texas Observer |
Jake Bernstein |
12-21-2004 |
Politics
Washington Lobbyists Shake Down Indian Casinosnew
When Ralph Reed, the former director of the Christian Coalition, led a Christian anti-gambling crusade in Texas, he was secretly being paid $4.2 million by lobbyist Jack Abramoff for his work. Abramoff, who represents a tribe running a casino in Louisiana, didn't want the Tiguas to have a competing casino in Texas.
The Texas Observer |
Lou Dubose |
12-21-2004 |
Politics
Broward Commissioner Plays Dual Role With Developersnew
On the Broward County Commission, Josephus Eggelletion has advocated giving public funds to developers who build affordable housing. He was openly on the payroll of one developer, and now well-placed sources say he's been working behind the scenes for another.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Bob Norman |
12-21-2004 |
Politics
Student Blogger Breaks Florida Political Newsnew
With dailies paying less attention to state politics, it's left to political bloggers to break news -- as a Florida State University student did when he noticed that certain state Democrats had registered Website names for future campaigns.
Creative Loafing (Tampa) |
Wayne Garcia |
12-17-2004 |
Politics
Student Rebels Against GOP Instructor's Conflictnew
A student accuses a high school teacher of using her school post to funnel students into gigs as Republican foot soldiers.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
John Sugg |
12-16-2004 |
Politics
Democrats Lack the Grit to Stop Alberto Gonzalesnew
An inside source says the Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee will cave in -- after harrumphing for some hours -- and vote to confirm Alberto Gonzales as attorney general.
The Village Voice |
Nat Hentoff |
12-15-2004 |
Politics
Bush Beats the Rap...for Nownew
A Vancouver Provincial Court judge ordered a Georgia Straight reporter and other observers out of his courtroom on Dec. 6 prior to cancelling torture-related criminal charges against U.S. President George W. Bush.
The Georgia Straight |
Charlie Smith |
12-14-2004 |
Politics
