AltWeeklies Wire
Missouri Declares Tourism a $7 Billion Industrynew
By imagining that most of the people who eat in the state's restaurants are from out of town, Missouri officials inflate the economic importance of tourism. The miscalculation can lead government to set the wrong priorities.
Senator Shameless Stoops Againnew
Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., who impugned the patriotism of triple-amputee veteran Max Cleland two years ago, is now stretching the truth about another Democrat.
Only this time, Chambliss is sugarcoating the record of his new buddy, the Democrat turncoat Sen. Zell Miller.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Doug Monroe |
11-24-2004 |
Politics
Faith-based Agriculturenew
At least one cabinet member has been all-systems-go on anything new out of the science lab: Ann Veneman, who announced on Monday that she’s resigning her post as secretary of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). Her enthusiasm for the latest research, which borders on religious fervor, has well served her pocketbook and prestige.
Boston Phoenix |
David Bernstein |
11-22-2004 |
Politics
Alberto Gonzales, The Devil You Don't Knownew
Those who cheer John Ashcroft's departure as Attorney General should think twice, as Gozales is a "considerably more dangerous replacement."
Boston Phoenix |
Harvey Silverglate and Dan Poulson |
11-22-2004 |
Politics
Despite Defeat, Liberal Lobby Has Risennew
Dems can't afford to annoy blue-collar America with the obvious lifestyle gulf between its leadership and its historic base. But MoveOn can. Until it came along, no one had built an organization that catered specifically to suburban, college-educated liberals.
East Bay Express |
Chris Thompson |
11-22-2004 |
Politics
Battling Bushnew
A national recovery plan for Blue America: Start small, rebuild the organization, and hone the message.
Boston Phoenix |
Brian C. Jones |
11-19-2004 |
Politics
Governator's Veto Raises Conflict of Interest Concernsnew
Gov. Schwarzenegger vetoed a bill proposing that, as a condition of playing sports, public high school athletes agree not use performance-enhancing dietary supplements (PEDS) listed as dangerous by the Department of Health. He had extensive financial ties to the PEDS industry when he assumed office in November 2003.
North Bay Bohemian |
Peter Byrne |
11-19-2004 |
Politics
Was It Hacked?new
The Bush administration's "fix" of the 2000 election debacle (the Help America Vote Act) made crooked elections considerably easier, by foisting paperless electronic voting on states before the bugs had been worked out or meaningful safeguards could be installed.
Orlando Weekly |
Alan Waldman |
11-18-2004 |
Politics
Governor's Vision for Atlanta's Future Is Brightnew
Gov. Sonny Perdue has taken the first steps to spend $15.5 billion on transportation projects intended to alleviate congestion and encourage economic development.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Michael Wall |
11-18-2004 |
Politics
After the Election, Conspiracy Theories Unaddressednew
For all the type and tape spent on Election 2004, several loose ends are still in need of tying: Bush's bulge, poll fraud and other rumors that the mainstream press has largely ignored without entirely refuting.
The Village Voice |
Jarrett Murphy |
11-17-2004 |
Politics
Mr. Gonz Doesn't Go to Washingtonnew
Unable to find a candidate who meshed with his ideals, a 27-year-old reporter decided to run for Congress on the Libertarian ticket.
Dallas Observer |
John Gonzalez |
11-12-2004 |
Politics
Coffee With Clinton's Consigliere, Bruce Lindseynew
Bruce Lindsey, who spent more time with President Clinton than any other administration official, has assumed the lead role in directing Clinton's affairs since the president left office. The low-profile adviser discusses Clinton's present work and the mission of the Clinton Foundation.
Arkansas Times |
Warwick Sabin |
11-12-2004 |
Politics
Tags: AIDS/HIV
Packing Money From Nevada to South Dakotanew
The defeat of U.S. Senator Tom Daschle of South Dakota has opened the way for Nevada’s Sen. Harry Reid to become the new Democratic floor leader.
Daschle’s defeat was assisted by Reid’s Republican pal John Ensign, whose Battle Born Fund PAC gave $10,000 to Daschle's opponent.
Reno News & Review |
Dennis Myers |
11-12-2004 |
Politics
The Gods Must Be Crazynew
Bush won because desert farming always creates wrathful religions.
NOW Magazine |
Wayne Roberts |
11-11-2004 |
Politics
John Sayles on the Electionnew
John Sayles writes that politicians are only as good as we force them to be. If the religious right can capture the Republicans, than progressives can surely take over the Democratic Party.
NOW Magazine |
John Sayles |
11-11-2004 |
Politics
