AltWeeklies Wire
A High Old Timenew
Bush might be a disaster as president, but he's an impressive campaigner who knows how to deliver a dumbed-down message that resonates perfectly with the party faithful.
Weekly Alibi |
Steven Robert Allen and Gwyneth Doland |
09-09-2004 |
Politics
Tags: George W. Bush
Our 9/11 Obsessionnew
It's no exaggeration to say that the future of our democracy might ride on how soon we come to grips with 9/11—not so that we can resume shopping (we have), but so opportunistic leaders can no longer exploit our fear.
Seattle Weekly |
Geov Parrish |
09-09-2004 |
Commentary
America Wheezingnew
That's the sound of our electoral process, and it's panic inducing.
Seattle Weekly |
Knute Berger |
09-09-2004 |
Politics
Democrats Help the Right Raise Terrorism Fearsnew
There’s no evidence that Kerry wouldn’t hunt down terrorists as effectively as Bush, but the Democrats have proved tone-deaf in dealing with the psychological fallout of 9/11.
L.A. Weekly |
John Powers |
09-09-2004 |
Commentary
Demonstrators Yelled, and That's About Itnew
The Republican National Convention's security and surveillance tab added up to about $60 million, but despite months of media hysteria and police paranoia about "fringe elements," everyone was . . . cool.
L.A. Weekly |
Ben Ehrenreich |
09-09-2004 |
Commentary
GOP Casts Election as God vs. Mannew
Bush has decided to use a war that most Americans consider a mistake to demonstrate that he is bold enough to do God's work -- that is, lead this nation in a crusade to bring liberty and democracy to countries throughout the world.
L.A. Weekly |
David Corn |
09-09-2004 |
Commentary
Wake-up Callnew
Fight back! Talk about science! Here are five ideas for John Kerry to get back into the race.
Boston Phoenix |
Dan Kennedy |
09-09-2004 |
Politics
Tags: compaign, Presidentail
How John Kerry Can Emerge From the Democratic Doldrumsnew
In the aftermath of the convention, Democrats are surely praying for something — to begin with, a little more clarity and focus from their nominee.
L.A. Weekly |
Harold Meyerson |
09-09-2004 |
Commentary
Why Are Georgia's Leaders Sending Good Jobs to Third World Nations?new
It shouldn't be a shock to discover that Georgia officials are allowing the outsourcing of taxpayer-paid-for jobs to India and Mexico. Outsourcing private sector jobs to Asia, Africa and Latin America is big business. It's also bad business.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
John Sugg |
09-09-2004 |
Commentary
Are the Strong Voter Registration Efforts in Georgia Enough?new
In the last presidential election, turnout in Georgia was pathetic. Only four out of 10 Georgians of voting age bothered to go to the polls. There are more than 3 million people in Georgia who could vote but don't -- and 1.8 million of them are not even registered.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Steve Fennessy |
09-09-2004 |
Politics
The Wrong Side of the Rightnew
Knol Aust challenges the Republican Party and the media on the hypocrisy shown in the "outing," and subsequent stepping down, of ultra-conservative U.S. Rep Ed Schrock.
Jackson Free Press |
Knol Aust |
09-08-2004 |
Commentary
Tags: gay, Conservative
Rage, Peace and Panty Lines on New York's Streetsnew
Some moments of mischief and mayhem, pain and protest are captured by cameras outside Madison Square Garden during the Republican National Convention.
The Village Voice |
Jennifer Snow |
09-08-2004 |
Politics
The Intimidatorsnew
Undercover agents harass activists -- along with a Bay Guardian reporter -- at the Republican National Convention.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Camille T. Taiara |
09-08-2004 |
Politics
Convention of Hate: Presidency Shouldn't Be Won on Slandernew
We have seen nastiness at both parties' rallies before, but in my time, which goes back to FDR, I can remember no oratory sanctioned by a major party that was more obviously a hate speech than Zell Miller's.
The Village Voice |
Sydney H. Schanberg |
09-08-2004 |
Commentary
The Waiting Game: Hundreds Kept in Jail Too Longnew
"You expect it in the former Soviet Union, or Saudi Arabia maybe. But New York City? It's like they took the Bill of Rights and threw it in the trash can," says one man arrested with his brother as they stood on a sidewalk watching anti-Republican demonstrators.
The Village Voice |
Jennifer Gonnerman |
09-08-2004 |
Politics
