AltWeeklies Wire
A Boomer for Obamanew
The Illinois senator arrives on the scene with a whole lot less baggage.
Illinois Times |
Fletcher Farrar |
12-06-2007 |
Commentary
Nasty Politics Get Even Nastier in the Age of YouTubenew
Three years ago, as Bush battled Kerry, pundits began predicting that the political center stage would gradually shift from TV to the internet. One presidential election later, the politicos have migrated to cyberspace, and we've tagged along.
Metro Spirit |
Gregory Ruelhmann |
12-06-2007 |
Politics
Ron Paul's Republican Warnew
Alone among GOP candidates, Ron Paul speaks the truth about foreign policy.
Charleston City Paper |
Jack Hunter |
12-05-2007 |
Commentary
Could Ron Paul be South Carolina's Perfect Candidate?new
"He's not just out there saying stuff to get your vote," says Travis Ward, a DJ who voted Democrat in 2004 because he wanted a change. "Ron Paul's telling how he feels, and it shows in the way he's voted for the last 30 years. And I don't think the income tax is fair, and the war on drugs is retarded."
Charleston City Paper |
Stratton Lawrence |
12-05-2007 |
Politics
Dennis Kucinich: 'I Am a Candidate of the Mainstream'new
"These other candidates are more like Republicans."
C-Ville Weekly |
Jayson Whitehead |
12-05-2007 |
Politics
Another Cliffhanger for Marynew
Opponents line up to unseat U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu.
Gambit |
Clancy DuBos |
12-05-2007 |
Commentary
The Road to 2010new
Many expect New Orleans' Katrina-related loss of population to be Baton Rouge's gain in the next census, but additional legislative seats won't guarantee a political coup.
Gambit |
Jeremy Alford |
12-05-2007 |
Commentary
Is Jesus a Democrat?new
With an unpopular president and a fracturing religious right, Democrats discover that God isn't exclusive property of the GOP.
Style Weekly |
Amy Biegelsen |
12-05-2007 |
Politics
Forward, Backwards, Double-Timenew
The future of Iraq seen through space and time.
Birmingham Weekly |
Courtney Haden |
12-03-2007 |
Commentary
Gambling Lobby Lapdogsnew
Governor Schwarzenegger and California's Dems are neutered puppies when it comes to tribal gaming.
L.A. Weekly |
Marc Cooper |
12-03-2007 |
Commentary
Surfing to the White Housenew
How the internet is reinventing American presidential campaigns.
Pasadena Weekly |
Carl Kozlowski |
12-03-2007 |
Politics
Think Locallynew
When it comes to Pakistan, we should mind our own business.
The Memphis Flyer |
Charley Reese |
11-30-2007 |
Commentary
Let's Ban the Biblenew
Recently the Catholic School Board in Halton Region pulled The Golden Compass, a children's novel by Philip Pullman, from the shelves. Supposedly not because of anything in it, but because the man who wrote it is an avowed and proud atheist.
NOW Magazine |
Drew Hayden Taylor |
11-30-2007 |
Commentary
Howard's Beginningnew
Neighborhood activist jumps into Council race.
The Portland Mercury |
Amy J. Ruiz |
11-29-2007 |
Politics
Told You Lott Would Quitnew
Sen. Trent Lott, R-Miss., planned his retirement well, resigning from the U.S. Senate at the best time to reap plump benefits.
Jackson Free Press |
Erik Fleming |
11-29-2007 |
Commentary
