AltWeeklies Wire
What Pro-Life Really Meansnew
Is the right wing really pro-life or just pro-birth?
Jackson Free Press |
John Sawyer |
06-09-2005 |
Commentary
A Fraudulent Finishnew
After a decisive loss in court, Republican Dino Rossi ends his 2004 bid for governor of Washington by attacking the judiciary.
Seattle Weekly |
George Howland Jr. |
06-08-2005 |
Politics
Ohio Bill Would Outlaw Alcohol Inhalersnew
Alcohol With Out Liquid (AWOL) machines convert liquor into a vaporized inhalable mist, promising a buzz without all the calories. Is this the alcoholic version of crack?
Cleveland Scene |
Rebecca Meiser |
06-08-2005 |
Politics
Bushwhacking Privacynew
The administration has delayed and defused privacy-oversight efforts until Bush's pet projects are in place. By then, any oversight will be beside the point.
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
06-06-2005 |
Politics
Texas Begins Probe Into Dallas Dealingsnew
Dallas City Hall is investigated for some good old-fashioned corruption. Witnesses say it has oppressed legitimate businesses, solicited work for off-duty cops and pressured businesses into paying bribes.
Dallas Observer |
Jim Schutze |
06-06-2005 |
Politics
Teach Them Less and They'll Pass the Testsnew
The No Child Left Behind Act is a silent neutron bomb going off inside our school systems. Low performance scores could cause dumbed-down curricula to be fed to immigrant children with the specific aim of helping them pass standardized performance tests.
North Bay Bohemian |
Peter Byrne |
06-06-2005 |
Commentary
Racicot's Returnnew
Bush right-hand man and former Montana governor Marc Racicot tells an audience in Kalispell, Mont., that state and local resistance to the Patriot Act is based on “inaccurate and ill-informed information.”
Missoula Independent |
Mike Keefe-Feldman |
06-03-2005 |
Politics
Don't Get Nukednew
Just as it did in the days that the Dems ran the yard, the filibuster needs to stay.
Jackson Free Press |
Kamikaze |
06-03-2005 |
Commentary
Party Invites

Republican Senator George Voinovich refuses to toe the party line on the Bolton nomination, prompting an invitation from the Libertarians to join them -- a guide to Voinovich's options.
Columbus Alive |
J. Caleb Mozzocco |
06-02-2005 |
Commentary
The Senator Who Came Out from the Coldnew

Republican state Senator Paul Koering never hid the fact he was gay. He never cared to announce it, either, until a floor vote forced his hand. Two months after coming out, he talks about his decision and the fallout.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Steve Perry |
06-02-2005 |
Politics
John Kerry and Mitt Romney Gear Up for ’08new
Just seven months after yet another Massachusetts presidential contender was rejected by the electorate, it looks as if the Bay State political establishment will not avail itself of the opportunity to sit this one out.
Boston Phoenix |
Dan Kennedy |
05-31-2005 |
Politics
With or Without You, Haleynew
Well, Gov. Barbour, all us under-55 Mississippians got your message loud and clear last week. We don’t matter. You don’t care about us and what we think of you because, well, not enough of us are likely to vote for you.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
05-30-2005 |
Commentary
Is the Emperor in Star Wars Supposed to Be Bush?

Critics and fans see Bush-bashing in Lucas's latest, but is the dark side strong with "Darth Dubyous"?
Columbus Alive |
J. Caleb Mozzocco |
05-26-2005 |
Commentary
New England's Obama?new

Whether or not he can win the race for governor, Deval Patrick is raising the excitement level of the Democratic Party in Massachusetts.
Valley Advocate |
Andrew Varnon |
05-26-2005 |
Politics
New Arizona Law Takes Control of Schools from Polygamist Sectnew
Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano has signed into law a bill that will allow state education officials to take over the Colorado City Unified School District from a breakaway Mormon sect.
Phoenix New Times |
John Dougherty |
05-25-2005 |
Politics