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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
My Plan to Break Partisan Judicial Stalematesnew
Sen. Trent Lott justifies his plan for eliminating the Senate requirement of a 60-vote majority for judicial nominations. He also vouches for appointment of Sen. Arlen Specter as Judiciary chairman, calling him "a man of his word."
Jackson Free Press |
Sen. Trent Lott |
11-19-2004 |
Commentary
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
Next Time We Have a Moral Values Debate, Can We Include Everything?new
In the recently concluded depressing fiasco otherwise known as the presidential election, a large number of voters listed "moral values" as their main concern in deciding whom to vote for. For some reason, only Christian conservatives (and Karl Rove) get to define what's included in the category "moral values."
The Athens NEWS |
Terry Smith |
11-18-2004 |
Commentary
George's Justicesnew
Bush appointees to the Supreme Court are likely to be radical righties. But how many? And how far would they go?
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Paul Reidinger |
11-18-2004 |
Commentary
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
GOP Is Winning the War of Wordsnew
Have you suddenly noticed conservatives referring to the Democratic Party as the "Democrat Party"? It's all part of the ongoing effort by the Right to transform American political thought with the calculated use of language.
Baltimore City Paper |
Brian Morton |
11-17-2004 |
Commentary
An Election Day Tour in the Sunshine Statenew
A sign on Julie Beck's front yard, reading "Save America: Flush the John's" [sic], was stapled to a vintage Nixon/Agnew placard. Brilliant irony? Um, no.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Edmund Newton |
11-15-2004 |
Commentary
No More "Kumbaya" Candidatesnew
Democrats have been extremely slow learners. They must take a cue from the balls-out Karl Rove before the midterm elections in 2006 -- or the religious right will be ruling our lives in the Theocratic States of America.
Phoenix New Times |
John Dougherty |
11-15-2004 |
Commentary
Schwarzenomics: California Governor Is No Moderatenew
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's main economic advisers are the same right-wing academics who promoted the ineffective "free market" theories used by President Ronald Reagan to cut taxes while running up record deficits and trade imbalances.
North Bay Bohemian |
Peter Byrne |
11-12-2004 |
Commentary
Tags: Reaganomics, balanced budget
