AltWeeklies Wire
Meet Jerome Anderson, Montana's Most Infamous Corporate Lobbyistnew
For 60 years Anderson has worked the halls of the Capitol, peddling power and influencing some of the state's most important laws.
Missoula Independent |
John S. Adams |
04-19-2007 |
Politics
Party Crashersnew
Hey, independents: If you want to vote in a party primary, then you need to belong to a party!
Tucson Weekly |
Tom Danehy |
04-19-2007 |
Commentary
Who's with Whom ... and Whynew
A Boston-centric look at major contributors to the presidential candidates.
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
04-19-2007 |
Politics
18th Annual Golden Sleaze Awardsnew
Join us for some heapin' helpings of good-ol'-boy grandstanding, backbiting, bloviating and buffoonery under the Gold Dome.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Henry |
04-19-2007 |
Politics
Buying Your Rightsnew
The Portland Business Alliance is willing to pay for a sit/lie ordinance.
The Portland Mercury |
Scott Moore |
04-19-2007 |
Politics
Southern Hospitality: Picking Your Pocketsnew
Politicians throw taxpayer money at corporations -- and the results don't match the costs.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
John Sugg |
04-19-2007 |
Commentary
Tags: Metropolis
It Ain't Easy Being Green, Alnew
Democrats love Al Gore, and will always hold a special place for him in their heart as the man who should have been king -- bt perhaps the country-at-large prefers to keep Gore out of the race because his alarmism on climate change seems, well, less than presidential.
New York Press |
John DeSio |
04-19-2007 |
Commentary
In North Carolina, Insider Meetings Shape Energy Lawsnew
The Energy Issues Working Group, a "605" group with little public scrutiny, includes lobbyists of all stripes and state agency employees.
Gonged! Boston City Clerks Smack Down Legislatorsnew
Windy local politicians get the hint -- with the help of a bell.
Dig Boston |
Paul McMorrow |
04-18-2007 |
Politics
Somebody, Please Run for Mayor!new
Just six months before this November's mayoral election, Gavin Newsom is running virtually unopposed on a record as a near-absentee mayor who's governed via press release -- the time is right for Matt Gonzalez or Art Agnos to step into the race.
Is Regent University Taking Over the Government?new
Pat Robertson's Christian university boasts 150 graduates currently serving in the Bush administration.
C-Ville Weekly |
Dan Catalano |
04-18-2007 |
Commentary
Strange Bedfellowsnew
Rudy Giuliani is pro-choice, pro-gay rights and pro-gun control. So why are bedrock Louisiana conservatives like U.S. Sen. David Vitter and Congressman Charles Boustany endorsing him for president -- and will the state's GOP base stand for it?
How Bill Richardson Could Win the Presidencynew
Apparently, many New Mexicans can't believe our guy is a serious contender for the presidency.
Weekly Alibi |
Jerry Ortiz y Pino |
04-17-2007 |
Commentary
Voter Fraud Fraudnew
The GOP's own dishonesty.
Weekly Alibi |
Jim Scarantino |
04-17-2007 |
Commentary
Politico-Turned-Newsman Leaves Wake of Controversynew
Brad Jones launched facethestate.com on March 26, and before the end of that week, his reporting had caused Mike Merrifield to step down as chair of the Colorado House of Representatives Education Committee.
