AltWeeklies Wire
Legislative Update: After the Crossovernew
In North Carolina, health care, domestic violence and election reforms bills advance; sex ed stalls.
No More Illegal Ramaramadingdongs!new
And while we're at it: no more Frankenstein legislation, no more poisonous prejudice.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
John Sugg |
05-31-2007 |
Commentary
Betsy Johnson's Mounting Ethical Problemsnew
The Oregon state senator is regarded as a front-runner for either secretary of state in 2008 or governor in 2010 -- but with Johnson's growing clout comes increased scrutiny and ethical questions about two bills that could benefit her.
Willamette Week |
Nigel Jaquiss |
05-31-2007 |
Politics
Linking 'Free Trade' & Immigrationnew
While Democratic leaders and President Bush do the hard sell on bipartisan immigration reform, they are now pushing secret, anti-worker, anti-environment trade agreements that will only exacerbate U.S. immigration problems.
New York Press |
Amy Goodman |
05-31-2007 |
Commentary
The Presidential Dogfightnew
The combination of an expanding media industry, semi-boredom with Bush-bashing, and most significantly, the lack of any consensus favorite (in both the Democratic and Republican parties) has led to a festive atmosphere in the '08 campaign.
New York Press |
Russ Smith |
05-31-2007 |
Commentary
Mayoral Inertia in Portlandnew
Tom Potter didn't promise details in his campaign -- and he hasn't delivered many, either.
Willamette Week |
Henry Stern |
05-31-2007 |
Politics
The Tyranny of Fear Itself
Although most of us are most familiar with Roosevelt's most famous quote, "that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself," I truly wish we had that kind of leadership now in the White House that understood this idea rather than the little minds running around calling for "fear of fear."
Random Lengths News |
James Preston Allen |
05-30-2007 |
Commentary
Contract Hellnew
Louisiana's $756 million contract with ICF International to help homeowners recover from Hurricane Katrina was hurriedly awarded and monitored with limited resources, making for a perfect political storm that is just now making landfall.
Campaigning the Don Perata Way: My Fair Ladynew
The California state senator helped raise Sandra Polka from debt and into a position of wealth and power -- the big question is why.
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
05-30-2007 |
Politics
Move Over, Ann Coulternew
Meet the woman behind Arizona State University's Caucasian American Men's Club.
Phoenix New Times |
Megan Irwin |
05-29-2007 |
Politics
Mock the Vote!new
We put instant runoff voting to the test.
New Haven Advocate |
Andy Bromage |
05-29-2007 |
Politics
Rudy & the 9/11 Factornew
Why Connecticut loves Rudy Giuliani -- and why middle America might just overlook his moderate views.
New Haven Advocate |
Doug Daniels |
05-29-2007 |
Politics
Chicago Pols' Freshman Orientationnew
The new aldermen get their bearings while the veterans conduct business as usual.
Chicago Reader |
Mick Dumke |
05-29-2007 |
Politics
Dirge for the Surgenew
The vaunted "surge" has done very little except provide talking points for conservatives who seem to enjoy the feel of sand around their ears.
Philadelphia City Paper |
David Faris |
05-29-2007 |
Commentary
Senator Ophelia Ford Claims 'Tired Blood' is Root of Problemnew
But family pushes for rehab: "From what I've seen and heard anemia doesn't have you talking that way and acting that way. I'm not a doctor."
The Memphis Flyer |
Staff |
05-25-2007 |
Politics
