AltWeeklies Wire
Herman Cain and the Criminalization of Poverty
The narrative of Herman Cain's smear campaign against his accuser is simple: this bitch is poor. I'm rich. She's lying about me to pay her bills.
Grassroots Mamas: ‘We Did It!’new
Just before 10 p.m. last night, Lori Gregory Garrott ran out of her Fondren home, stood on the front lawn and looked around before shouting, "We just won!" She yelled again, louder: "We just won!" The co-founder of Parents Against 26 had to tell the night sky a third time that Mississippi grassroots mamas defeated the Personhood Initiative.
Jackson Free Press |
Valerie Wells |
11-09-2011 |
Elections
Personhood Supporters Shocked, Undeterrednew
Supporters of Initiative 26 were unprepared for defeat Tuesday evening, as a group of about a hundred gathered after the polls closed for a "watch and pray" event. Children played in a nearby fountain while teens and adults watched election results flash on the bottom of an oversized TV projection.
Jackson Free Press |
Elizabeth Waibel |
11-09-2011 |
Elections
The Ex-Mitt Clubnew
Most of Romney's big early donors from his first presidential campaign have deserted him in his second.
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
11-08-2011 |
Elections
Ketchum Voters Will Decide on Power Shiftnew
A referendum on the Tuesday, Nov. 8, ballot in Ketchum, Idaho's famed resort town, will give voters the chance to adopt a new form of government at City Hall and, in the process, completely overhaul the City Council. The current mayor is lobbying hard against the change, but as it turns out, he was in favor of the policy change before he was so staunchly opposed to it.
Boise Weekly |
Michael Ames |
11-03-2011 |
Elections
Finish Linenew
The election for Tucson's mayor and City Council races is almost here
Tucson Weekly |
Jim Nintzel |
11-03-2011 |
Elections
Can He Do It?new
Democrat Johnny DuPree could be Mississippi's first black governor, but the state's disorganized party raises questions.
Jackson Free Press |
Robbie Ward |
10-27-2011 |
Elections
Tough choices in D-11new
We vote for Jan Tanner, Elaine Naleski, Nora Brown and Jim Mason.
Colorado Springs Independent |
John Weiss and Ralph Routon |
10-20-2011 |
Elections
Select a mayor now, Indianapolisnew
Greg Ballard, Melina Kennedy and Chris Bowen are campaigning to become Indy's next mayor. How will you decide whom to vote for? Let us help.
Politics-a-Troisnew
The race for Louisiana lieutenant governor is the nastiest around -- and the portal into a steamy three-way fight for the heart of the state GOP.
Tags: Elections, Louisiana GOP
Obama can be beaten, but the GOP doesn't have anyone who can do itnew
I'll be the first liberal to admit that I've been extremely displeased with President Barack Obama and his bumbling, stumbling reign over 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Charleston City Paper |
Chris Haire |
10-17-2011 |
Elections
Jim Hood Makes His Marknew
Mississippi's attorney general, the only Democrat holding a state office, fights for re-election.
Jackson Free Press |
Lacey McLaughlin |
10-14-2011 |
Elections
GOP Intelligentsia's Latest Hope: Waiting (Again) on Christie?new
Many conservative thinkers are saying it's over for Perry, and beginning (again) for Christie.
Creative Loafing (Tampa) |
Mitch Perry |
09-26-2011 |
Elections
Ron Paul Wouldn't Actually Give Dennis Kucinich a Cabinet Postnew
U.S. News and World Report says that during a breakfast with the press Wednesday morning, Libertarian GOP Ron Paul said he'd consider giving Dennis! Kucinich a Cabinet post should Paul win the Presidency. Maybe State or Defense. The shoutout was a joke.
Cleveland Scene |
Vince Grzegorek |
09-22-2011 |
Elections
Democrats Deserve Democratic Primaries
Democratic voters deserve a democratic primary process. Obama should face a credible challenge from the Left.
