AltWeeklies Wire
Muting Protest Songs on the Airwaves
The hardest-hitting civil rights and antiwar songs of the 1960s were relegated to the then second-tier FM dial. Today, broadcasters with the most powerful signals are still cautious about playing any song with a political message.
Random Lengths News |
Norman Solomon |
11-14-2005 |
Commentary
Video Games: Just Say Nonew
Alex Diaz de la Portilla has submitted a bill to the Florida Senate that would prohibit minors from buying or renting video games with violence and sexually explicit content.
Miami New Times |
Trevor Aaronson |
11-14-2005 |
Politics
Bush's Report Cardnew
Noted Mississippi rapper Kamikaze issues George W. Bush a report card, and we're sorry to say, Mr. Bush, that you've received a big, fat F!
Jackson Free Press |
Kamikaze |
11-10-2005 |
Commentary
A Wounded Cheney Becomes Even More Dangerousnew
People are finally starting to talk about that elephant in the living room, U.S. CEO Dick Cheney.
The Village Voice |
Ward Harkavy |
11-10-2005 |
Commentary
Heckuva Job, Bushie!new
The Bush administration sold us on its competence, its can-do spirit and the great taste of freedom, and now we know what it really means.
Baltimore City Paper |
Brian Morton |
11-09-2005 |
Commentary
Welcome to Talkalotnew
Mayor Gavin Newsom sees San Francisco as an aristocratic kingdom existing only in the realm of fantasy. He espouses employment in modern high-tech industries while allowing a return to the industrial age.
SF Weekly |
Matt Smith |
11-08-2005 |
Commentary
Kansas Attorney General Fires Up His Christian Basenew
Phill Kline, known for subpoenaing women's medical records from abortion clinics, was the honored guest on a radio broadcast called "A Stand for Life in Kansas."
The Pitch |
Justin Kendall |
11-08-2005 |
Commentary
Bird Watchingnew
On Tuesday, George W. Bush announced his long-awaited plan to save us all from pandemic avian flu -- by showering the pharmaceutical industry with money and favors.
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
11-07-2005 |
Politics
Sticks and Stonesnew
Dallas police Chief David Kunkle has to fight crime with the tools the city council will give him.
Dallas Observer |
Jim Schutze |
11-07-2005 |
Commentary
Abandoned by Friends, Bush Battles to Save His Second Termnew
With the neo-cons silenced, the pragmatists disillusioned, and his puppet masters preoccupied, the president will have to go it alone for the next three years. Who's in more trouble? Him or us?
Boston Phoenix |
Mark Jurkowitz |
11-03-2005 |
Politics
Rain on Illinois Governor's Paradenew
Another subpoena takes the glow off of Rod Blagojevich's recent success in pushing through an initiative to provide universal health access to more than a quarter-million underinsured Illinois children.
Illinois Times |
Rich Miller |
11-03-2005 |
Politics
Cindy Sheehan for Presidentnew
Cindy Sheehan has blasted Senator Hillary Clinton for backing the Iraq invasion on October 16, and the "peace Mom" is beginning to sound more like a candidate.
The Village Voice |
Kristen Lombardi |
11-03-2005 |
Politics
Bobble Votenew
The bobbling head of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is the best guide on how to vote in California's Nov. 8 special election. When his head bobbles "yes," vote no. When it bobbles "no," vote yes.
North Bay Bohemian |
Peter Byrne |
11-03-2005 |
Commentary
Party Downnew
The mainstream media is softpedaling the GOP freefall. Here's what that means for democracy.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Steven T. Jones and Tim Redmond |
11-02-2005 |
Politics
A Curious Candidatenew
Paul Ilg carries a gun, scares his neighbors, and really wants to be a Cleveland city councilman.
Cleveland Scene |
Joe P. Tone |
11-02-2005 |
Politics
