AltWeeklies Wire
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
Time to Get Up
Where was everyone on Sept. 24? Lukewarm welcome for a national day of protest spells disaster for political reform.
Pasadena Weekly |
Joe Piasecki |
09-29-2005 |
Commentary
Learn From Our Mistakesnew
When monumental ideas occur from the most extreme of circumstances, government has delivered in the moment, but as the passions wane, so does the follow-through.
Jackson Free Press |
Rep. Erik R. Fleming |
09-29-2005 |
Commentary
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
Stucknew
When are we allowed to know what the hell our government is really doing?
Baltimore City Paper |
Brian Morton |
09-28-2005 |
Commentary
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
Palefaces at Their Worstnew
When they come down to City Hall for council meetings, why don't the white people know how to behave?
Dallas Observer |
Jim Schutze |
09-26-2005 |
Commentary
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
Judge Is Cleveland's Best Hope for Mayornew
Robert Triozzi is a true believer, which makes him Cleveland's most interesting mayoral candidate.
Cleveland Scene |
Pete Kotz |
09-22-2005 |
Commentary
On Earth, As In Heavennew
The president has said that we must confront poverty with bold action, but his actions sing a different tune.
Jackson Free Press |
Rep. Erik Fleming |
09-22-2005 |
Commentary
