AltWeeklies Wire
Bush Administration Revokes Torture Policy Authored by Nevadannew
The Bush administration revoked its permissive torture policy just days before attorney general nominee Alberto Gonzales faced Senate questioning about his espousal of the policy, which was written by Nevada lawyer Jay Bybee.
Reno News & Review |
Dennis Myers |
01-17-2005 |
Politics
No Vote Left Behindnew
The president's new puppy got more publicity last week than a report released by the House Judiciary Committee Democratic staff, called “Preserving Democracy: What Went Wrong in Ohio.”
Sacramento News & Review |
Bill Forman |
01-14-2005 |
Commentary
The Big, Bad Michael Chertoffnew
Michael Chertoff, President Bush's new pick for Homeland Security chief, makes the outgoing Tom Ridge look like a cream puff. He gives no quarter. There is no mercy. The Constitution? Forget it.
The Village Voice |
James Ridgeway and Nicole Duarte |
01-13-2005 |
Politics
Dean Wants to Lead Democrats, but Do They Want Him?new
Howard Dean wants to be the next chairman of the Democratic National Committee and was looking for a vote from Bobby Kahn, chairman of Georgia's Democratic Party.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Steve Fennessy |
01-13-2005 |
Politics
Blue Island in a Red Seanew
This year's election put Republicans firmly in control under the Gold Dome. It's too soon to tell what that spells for Atlanta. But it does create a new color scheme for the political map.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Henry |
01-13-2005 |
Politics
Disgraced Jacksonville Editor Gets Sweet Reception From Gov. Jeb Bush
Florida Gov. Jeb Bush hires former Florida Times-Union editorial page editor Lloyd Brown, despite his November ouster for plagiarism and his signed admission of using porn in the workplace.
Folio Weekly |
Anne Schindler |
01-13-2005 |
Commentary
Boxer's Rebellionnew
Activists and Senator Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) forced Congress to discuss voting rights on Jan. 6 when Boxer joined members of the U.S. House of Representatives in challenging the certification of Ohio's Electoral College vote.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Rachel Brahinsky |
01-12-2005 |
Politics
Tags: 2004 election, election reform
Cop-Union Boss Goes Down Swingingnew
Bob Beck, president of the Cleveland Police Patrolmen's Association, plans to retire at the end of this year, but first he wants to defeat Mayor Jane Campbell and amend the city charter to kill off two-thirds of City Council seats -- payback for the layoff of 250 cops.
Cleveland Scene |
Kevin Hoffman |
01-12-2005 |
Politics
Washington State's Revote Revoltnew
Washington Republicans want to toss out the 129-vote hand-recount victory of Democratic Gov. Christine Gregoire and hold a whole new election between her and her Nov. 2 opponents, Republican Dino Rossi and Libertarian Ruth Bennett. The idea is as wacky as the Washington electoral system.
Seattle Weekly |
George Howland Jr. |
01-12-2005 |
Politics
A Guide to Washington Governorsnew
Washington is about to have a new chief executive—call her the Cinderella Governor. This week, she's taking the oath of office; next week, a court order could turn her into a pumpkin. To put things in perspective, here's a summary of each of six previous governors.
Seattle Weekly |
Knute Berger |
01-12-2005 |
Politics
What the Big Boys Wantnew
As the Legislature convenes, Washington state's billionaires and corporate lobbyists want taxpayers to give generously—again.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
01-12-2005 |
Politics
Donkey Kongnew
For now, at least, Democrats control Washington state's executive and legislative branches. But the challenges facing lawmakers will severely test their ability to govern.
Seattle Weekly |
George Howland Jr. |
01-12-2005 |
Politics
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
Fundamental History: Why Religious Radicals Will Lose Againnew
The unholy alliance of fanatical religion and fanatical right-wing politics is far from a new phenomenon in this country. And although the tide of fanaticism seems to be rising, it is really ebbing.
The Source Weekly |
H. Bruce Miller |
01-06-2005 |
Commentary
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
