AltWeeklies Wire
Don't Ask, Don't Tell in Memphisnew
Interim City Councilman Henry Hooper faces nearly $400,000 in federal tax liens -- so why didn't he volunteer this information and explain it to the council, and why didn't members ask him about it?
The Memphis Flyer |
John Branston |
06-29-2007 |
Politics
Somebody Needs to Fall on His Swordnew
So to avoid a Bob Clement administration in Nashville, we'd argue for throwing idealism -- and either candidate Karl Dean or candidate David Briley -- overboard.
Nashville Scene |
Liz Garrigan |
06-29-2007 |
Commentary
Rocky Delgadillo's Flameoutnew
Once a rising star, the Los Angeles City Attorney muffs it with endless screwups.
L.A. Weekly |
Christine Pelisek |
06-29-2007 |
Politics
Freedom of the Press?new
The Portland mayor wants media out of his committees.
The Portland Mercury |
Mercury News Team |
06-28-2007 |
Politics
Committee Passes Energy Bill in North Carolinanew
Groups say utilities' influence weakens proposed law.
Cold Cases Bill Must Passnew
Oklahoma Sen. Tom Colburn has put a hold on vital civil rights legislation because of budget concerns -- but the bill costs less than a 20th of 1 percent of the Department of Justice's budget.
Jackson Free Press |
JFP Staff |
06-28-2007 |
Commentary
Allen Leaves Polarized Councilnew
Council President Ben Allen's sudden departure means a special election and a City Council more divided than ever.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
06-28-2007 |
Politics
There's Something About Bill: Something about Barbaranew
Who is Barbara Richardson, first lady of New Mexico (and FLOTUS hopeful), and what makes her tick?
Santa Fe Reporter |
Nathan Dinsdale |
06-28-2007 |
Politics
Michael Moore's Prescription for Changenew
Taking on the multibillion-dollar health-care industry is all in a day's work for Michael Moore.
New York Press |
Amy Goodman |
06-28-2007 |
Commentary
Mayor Bloomberg's Party Switchnew
When Mike Bloomberg changes his political party stripes, it is never due to ideology, but always due to political expedience -- the party switch sends a clear message to insiders that Bloomberg '08 is set to launch.
New York Press |
John DeSio |
06-28-2007 |
Politics
The Supreme Court Batters the First Amendmentnew
Freedom of speech took a hit when the Court ruled the "Bong Hits 4 Jesus" banner promoted drug use and that the students that displayed it were therefore not protected by the First Amendment.
Monterey County Weekly |
Eric Johnson |
06-28-2007 |
Commentary
San Fran's Budget Blowbacknew
After some high-profile distractions, the city's supervisors start reversing Mayor Newsom's spending cuts.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Sarah Phelan |
06-27-2007 |
Politics
Virgil Goode Can't Keep His Offensive Thoughts to Himselfnew
It looks like the Virginia congressman is once again on the warpath, furthering his quest to annoy and offend as many individual voters as he possibly can before the 2008 election.
C-Ville Weekly |
Dan Catalano |
06-27-2007 |
Politics
On GOP Vote Suppressionnew
It may be sad that the "white male Christian" establishment is so desperate to hold onto power that they will tilt the American justice system to meet their own ends -- but the good part is that in the end, the US attorneys scandal will likely put a nail in their coffin once and for all.
Baltimore City Paper |
Brian Morton |
06-26-2007 |
Commentary
Kansas City's Dimwit D.A.new
As Johnson County's top prosecutor, Phill Kline has been a disaster.
