AltWeeklies Wire
Bringing Environmental Justice Issues to San Fran's Mayoral Racenew
Candidate Ahimsa Porter Sumchai is setting her sights on bringing about change by debating issues that otherwise aren't being voiced on behalf of folks whose needs and concerns are being neglected.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Sarah Phelan |
09-05-2007 |
Politics
Senator Norm Coleman's Warnew
As a young radical, Coleman protested the Vietnam War -- now his support for the Iraq quagmire may swallow his political career.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Paul Demko |
09-05-2007 |
Politics
The Wit and Wisdom of Senator John Cornynnew
From box turtles and gay marriage to question-free curiosity, Cornyn has uttered more quotable quips during his first term in the Senate than most politicians do in a lifetime -- here's a quick retrospective of some of his greatest hits.
San Antonio Current |
Vince Leibowitz |
09-05-2007 |
Commentary
Senator John Warner Goes Out Swingingnew
We're sad to see him go -- love him or loathe him, it's undeniable that Warner embodies a type of thoughtful, pragmatic and dignified politician that is in precious short supply on Capitol Hill these days.
C-Ville Weekly |
Dan Catalano |
09-05-2007 |
Commentary
Alberto Gonzales: Toady No Morenew
Gonzales took a nation that used to wave its banner as a beacon of freedom, truth, and democracy and in a short time made it stand for torture, extraordinary rendition, Abu Ghraib, indefinite detentions, and the gulag of "black" CIA sites.
Baltimore City Paper |
Brian Morton |
09-04-2007 |
Commentary
Baltimore Campaign Beat: Pounding the Pavementnew
Candidates for 13th District battle for visibility with voters.
Baltimore City Paper |
Chris Landers |
09-04-2007 |
Politics
Why Does Michigan Want to Move its Primary Up So Early?new
As of last weekend, state Democrats and Republicans were close to a deal to hold a joint presidential primary Jan. 15 -- that would be before New Hampshire, at least as things now stand, and the day after Iowa's caucuses.
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
09-04-2007 |
Politics
Chicago's Storm to Comenew
As residents face tax hikes that will force people from their homes, Mayor Richard Daley deflects blame onto state leaders.
Chicago Reader |
Ben Joravsky |
09-04-2007 |
Politics
Are Americans Becoming More Liberal?new
A recent Pew study shows that more people now identify themselves with liberal issues and the Democratic Party than conservative issues and the Republican Party.
Shepherd Express |
Dennis A. Shook |
08-31-2007 |
Politics
Harry Potter's Politics Revisitednew
In a recent column, to the dismay of some of my dearest readers, I disparaged the elitist worldview of Harry Potter's creator, J. K. Rowling -- please allow me to elaborate.
North Bay Bohemian |
Peter Byrne |
08-31-2007 |
Commentary
Who is Charles Taylor and What is He on Trial For?new
If Converse could make a comfortable basketball shoe with decent ankle support, Charles Taylor believed he could sell it -- oops, wrong Charles Taylor.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
08-30-2007 |
Commentary
Tags: WAR
The Oddest Budget Evernew
Political revenge seemed to drive Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's vetoes.
Illinois Times |
Rich Miller |
08-30-2007 |
Commentary
End-of-Summer Presidential Standingsnew
As summer winds down, there's been very little movement in state and national Democratic polls over the past six months -- a testament to the strength of front-runners Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama.
Boston Phoenix |
Steven Stark |
08-30-2007 |
Commentary
Alberto Gonzales' Top 10 Reasons for Leavingnew
What the Attorney General can put on his resignation.
Boston Phoenix |
Mike Miliard |
08-30-2007 |
Commentary
Nancy Pelosi Tells Code Pink to Buzz Offnew
The Speaker of the House has almost entirely ignored the protesters who have been camping outside her house since Aug. 12 -- except for the first night of the campout, when she called them "nuts."
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Sarah Kai Acker |
08-29-2007 |
Politics
