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Showdown in Nashvillenew
Rosalind Kurita's takedown of John Wilder upended Tennessee's political power balance -- what comes next?
The Memphis Flyer |
Jackson Baker |
01-19-2007 |
Politics
Saddam Leaves Me Hangingnew
As much as I opposed and detested George Bush's war in Iraq, the silver lining for me was always going to be my secret pleasure at the execution of Saddam -- until it actually happened.
NOW Magazine |
Robert Priest |
01-19-2007 |
Commentary
Let the Gaming Beginnew
Has a labor boss in trouble with the feds joined a high-powered Democratic lobbyist to merge Konocti Harbor Resort with Indian gambling?
Municipal Whiplashnew
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa suddenly decides gang crime, not L.A. Unified, is public enemy No. 1.
L.A. Weekly |
David Zahniser |
01-19-2007 |
Politics
The End Gamenew
Congressman Sam Farr's recent move points to a better approach in Iraq.
Monterey County Weekly |
Eric Johnson |
01-19-2007 |
Politics
Tags: war in iraq, troop surge
In Ford We Trustnew
Citizen Ford was shrink-wrapped in lies and sold like soap.
North Bay Bohemian |
Peter Byrne |
01-19-2007 |
Commentary
A Not-So-Strong Mayornew
Is Potter pushing a losing idea?
The Portland Mercury |
Scott Moore |
01-18-2007 |
Politics
The Mad Emperornew
Can Congress block Bush's urge to surge?
Missoula Independent |
George Ochenski |
01-18-2007 |
Politics
Not the Mayor's Mannew
Jackson Police Commander Tyrone Lewis declares his intentions to run for Hinds County sheriff in the 2007 election.
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson |
01-18-2007 |
Politics
Legislative Round-up: Week 1new
The 2007 Legislative session starts off with the House Appropriations Committee with a gun-shot, fell on its face later that day, and other news.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
01-18-2007 |
Politics
Legislative Update, Week 2new
The state's minimum wage increase -- unless you're in high school or college -- and other updates.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
01-18-2007 |
Politics
Two Democrats Eye Barbour's Seatnew
With elections still months away, two candidates have declared in the county supervisor.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
01-18-2007 |
Politics
The Sales of Justicenew
In the dark corridors of Brooklyn politics, a State Supreme Court judgeship sells for $50,000 stuffed in an envelope, and $6,000 in postage stamps.
The Village Voice |
Wayne Barrett |
01-18-2007 |
Politics
Our Human Rights Shownew
Countries abusing their prisoners say they are following America's practices.
The Village Voice |
Nat Hentoff |
01-18-2007 |
Commentary
Spin Citynew
The revolving door stays ajar for Oregon's ex-bureaucrats.
Willamette Week |
Nigel Jaquiss |
01-18-2007 |
Politics
