AltWeeklies Wire
Report from Iowa: Smashing Victories by 'Unorthodox' Candidates Obama & Huckabeenew
A mixed-marriage son of Kenya and Kansas on the one hand. A Baptist preacher with a yen for populist economics on the other. Each appealing, both overtly and by their very beings, to the political crossover vote. Each defeating his main opponent by the margin of 9 percent.
The Memphis Flyer |
Jackson Baker |
01-04-2008 |
Politics
If Not Bill, Then Who?new
Bill Richardson is still polling in the single digits in Iowa, and as the days count down to hours, he may have to consider nudging his supporters to back the candidate with the closest platform.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
01-03-2008 |
Commentary
Have There Been Any Major Developments in Thailand Since 2006's Military Coup?new
Well, the junta held elections, and the People Power Party, a political party that loudly and proudly allied itself with the guy the military overthrew, Thaksin Shinawatra, won.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
01-03-2008 |
Commentary
Tags: WAR
The New New Orleans Economic Paradigmnew
The New Orleans City Council's recent vote to demolish four public housing projects sent a clear signal that city leaders no longer want the city to be a poor racially divided city but one with a bi-racial middle class rooted in home ownership.
Gambit |
Clancy DuBos |
01-03-2008 |
Commentary
Bobby Jindal's Media Honeymoon is Already Overnew
The Louisiana Gov.-elect's promises of ethical fastidiousness and rapid reform have set the bar so high that every hiccup is now major news.
Picking a Presidentnew
The Iowa caucus is here, so let the electoral insanity begin!
Tucson Weekly |
Tom Danehy |
01-03-2008 |
Commentary
Project White House '08: The Contendersnew
Reality Journalism: The Tucson Weekly's stable of dark-horse candidates for the Arizona primary.
Tucson Weekly |
Jim Nintzel |
01-03-2008 |
Politics
Montana Ballot Initiative to Define Lifenew
A ballot initiative from ultra-conservative legislator Rick Jore's Montana Constitution Party which would define human embryos as "persons" and grant them a fundamental right to life, received preliminary approval from the Montana Attorney General's office Dec. 20, a critical step on its way to the November ballot.
Missoula Independent |
Patrick Duganz |
01-03-2008 |
Politics
Montana GOP Caucus Up for Grabsnew
As Republicans fill 2,739 seats for their upcoming state caucus, GOP presidential campaigns are scrambling to stack key caucus positions before the February 5th vote.
Missoula Independent |
Rob Harper |
01-03-2008 |
Politics
Iowa Dispatch: Edwards Populism v. Huckabee Populismnew
Huckabee's routine contains little that appeals to the common man's wallet besides the promise to end dependence on foreign oil and the cry to abolish the IRS and enact the FairTax -- a policy that is hardly in the economic interest of the lower and middle classes. Edwards, on the other hand, had a firm grasp on specific government policies that concern working people.
Arkansas Times |
John C. Williams |
01-03-2008 |
Politics
John Edwards' Iowa Caucus Forecastnew
Can Edwards survive a second-place Iowa finish? No.
INDY Week |
Bob Geary |
01-03-2008 |
Commentary
What Are the Most Underreported Stories of 2007?new
If I told you what I think the most underreported world stories of the year are, I'd be reporting them, thus potentially ruining their chances of getting on other people's underreported-stories-of-the-year lists.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
01-02-2008 |
Commentary
Tags: WAR
The Iron Fist of Democracy
What would you do if you learned that Bush Administration officials wanted to round up thousands of Americans and throw them into concentration camps? Nothing.
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
01-02-2008 |
Commentary
Cam-Pain in My Assnew
Endless campaigning isn't just for presidential candidates anymore. Connecticut politicians are announcing election bids earlier than ever.
New Haven Advocate |
Betsy Yagla |
01-02-2008 |
Politics
Erik Sten Calls It Quitsnew
In a surprise decision, Portland's longest-serving, most controversial city commissioner will resign midterm.
Willamette Week |
Nigel Jaquiss |
01-02-2008 |
Politics
