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The Would-Be Cherry Pickernew

If Bush had the line-item veto he wants, that pesky torture ban would be the first thing to go.
The Village Voice  |  James Ridgeway and Michael Roston  |  03-09-2006  |  Politics

Weekend Warriorsnew

Fear and loathing set in among Republican foot soldiers.
L.A. Weekly  |  Marc Cooper  |  03-09-2006  |  Politics

Recycling The Hustlenew

What do Oregon's lawmakers do with their free Hustler magazines?
Willamette Week  |  Carson K. Smith  |  03-08-2006  |  Politics

Only When I Laughnew

Last week's op-ed in the Boston Globe charging that the death of earnestness among young liberals can be laid directly at the feet of Jon Stewart just made me laugh.
Baltimore City Paper  |  Brian Morton  |  03-08-2006  |  Commentary

Dubya’s Dubai Debaclenew

Maybe this port deal isn't really that big a threat, but neither was Hussein -- but that didn't stop Bush from turning Iraq into a showcase for religious fratricide.
L.A. Alternative  |  Robert Scheer  |  03-08-2006  |  Commentary

The 60-Day Sprintnew

The Washington state legislature passes measures for gay rights, alternative energy, political reform and better unemployment benefits.
Seattle Weekly  |  George Howland Jr.  |  03-08-2006  |  Politics

Downward Mobility

Washington’s 5th District tells the twisting tale of the Republican Party since 1994.
The Inlander  |  Ted S. McGregor jr.  |  03-07-2006  |  Commentary

Johnny Be Goodnew

Despite denying ever saying "Fuck the Cubans," Miami Police Chief John Timoney is being asked by some to resign.
Miami New Times  |  Chuck Strouse  |  03-07-2006  |  Politics

Tune In, Pleasenew

Our daily behavior is governed by a barrage of simple, reinforced messages, whether or not they can be shown to be true -- so the "war on terror" meanders on.
North Bay Bohemian  |  Peter Byrne  |  03-06-2006  |  Commentary

Better Off Tednew

Ted Strickland said he wouldn't run for governor, but now Ohio needs him to.
Cleveland Scene  |  Josh Mound  |  03-06-2006  |  Politics

Voting Machinationsnew

Could electronic election fraud happen in Vermont?
Seven Days  |  Kevin J. Kelley  |  03-03-2006  |  Politics

Courting Choicenew

The denial of the right to an abortion is indentured servitude, at the very least, and thus violates the 13th Amendment.
Los Angeles CityBeat  |  Editorial  |  03-03-2006  |  Commentary

Blunderfulnew

Democrats' chances of retaining a key Ohio congressional seat depend on what happens in a three-way primary battle.
The Athens NEWS  |  Jim Phillips  |  03-03-2006  |  Politics

Politics of Fearnew

A pact between the Liberal and New Democratic parties could save Canada from a decade of Stephen Harper -- so why don't people want it?
NOW Magazine  |  Alice Klein  |  03-02-2006  |  Politics

Mud Flapnew

Two Democrats slug it out in the District 28 Congressional race.
San Antonio Current  |  Michael Cary  |  03-02-2006  |  Politics

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