AltWeeklies Wire
Tom Tancredo on Immigrationnew
The presidential hopeful speaks about his top priority.
New York Press |
John DeSio |
06-22-2007 |
Politics
What's the Latest on the U.S. Invasion of Somalia?new
To ensure it is never again accused of parroting the White House line on the War on Terror, the press has apparently decided to avoid the subject of American wars whenever possible -- that seems to be what's happening with Somalia.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
06-21-2007 |
Commentary
Tags: WAR
Arrested Developmentnew
Planning commission: For pros only?
The Portland Mercury |
Scott Moore |
06-21-2007 |
Politics
A Cooter Takes On Chamblissnew
Ex-journalist Dale Cardwell plans to unseat U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss by fighting immigration and shunning corporate cash.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
John Sugg |
06-21-2007 |
Politics
Making the Case for Health Carenew
Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden insists he's trying to make America a better place -- before the 2008 election.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Ralph Routon |
06-21-2007 |
Politics
Tags: health care, Wyden
Greens See Opportunity in Democratic Disarraynew
Now that it is on the ballot, the Illinois Green Party is planning for the 2008 election.
Illinois Times |
R.L. Nave |
06-21-2007 |
Politics
Campaign 2008: Of Fetuses and Fearmongeringnew
My conclusions: The Republicans are still wrong, the Democrats are still scared, and Rudy Giuliani is still an asshole.
Dig Boston |
Baratunde Thurston |
06-21-2007 |
Commentary
Holy Alliance! Conservative Churches + Liberal Pols?new
At evangelist Luis Palau's suggestion, conservative Christian pastors at rapidly growing suburban mega-churches may join with liberal Portland Mayor Tom Potter and Commissioner Erik Sten to fight homelessness.
Willamette Week |
Don McIntosh |
06-21-2007 |
Politics
Orlando's Mayor: Who Should Run?new
Six months from Election Day, Buddy Dyer has no challengers -- what fun is that?
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffrey C. Billman |
06-21-2007 |
Politics
San Francisco's New 'New Deal': Privatizing Public Parksnew
Mayor Gavin Newsom's proposal to give up Harding Park and Lincoln Park in a long-term lease to a private corporation is a phony money-saving gesture that will end up costing the city millions of dollars more than it would save.
John Georges' October Surprisenew
Businessman John Georges has in mind his own version of an October Surprise for Congressman Bobby Jindal -- a spectacular come-from-behind victory in Louisiana's governor's race. If Georges succeeds, Jindal won't be the only one who's surprised.
New Prisons, Tougher Sentences and a Little Lovenew
Texas lawmakers decided once again to build more prisons, jacked up sentences for myriad offenses, and extended capital punishment to repeat child sex offenders in this legislative session -- but they also approved extensive reforms that use parole, probation, and substance abuse treatment programs to keep people out of prison.
The Texas Observer |
Patrick Michels |
06-20-2007 |
Politics
The Stench of Corruption in Louisiananew
Multiple investigations into bribery, kickbacks and abuses of power cement Louisiana's reputation as a political cesspool.
Religious Expression Bill Blesses Those Who Wrote Itnew
Texas' "Religious Viewpoints Antidiscrimination Act" was drafted by private lawyers with a penchant for suing school districts, and may not only make lawsuits more likely, but stick taxpayers with even more legal fees.
The Texas Observer |
Megan Headley |
06-20-2007 |
Politics
A Fish Rots from the Head in Texasnew
With Gov. Rick Perry, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, and House Speaker Tom Craddick in charge, the state's legislative session was a stinker.
The Texas Observer |
Jake Bernstein |
06-20-2007 |
Politics
