AltWeeklies Wire
Ralph Nader Descends on Mauinew
The independent candidate doesn't really make speeches--he strings together general quotes and statistics that ridicule the military and corporate power centers that run American politics today.
The Un-conventional Partynew
Outside the Democratic National Convention, amid the Kerry-Edwards signs, creativity and dissent are rampant as progressives urge Democrats to find their spines. A feeling of what it's really like to be behind the free-speech wall.
Creating a Democratic Network to Counter the Rightnew
Using a network of media outlets, think tanks and young-Republican grooming teams, the right-wing has been patient in spreading its agenda. Now it's time for the Dems to fight back.
Boston Phoenix |
Deirdre Fulton |
07-29-2004 |
Politics
The Day after the Vote Is Tough on Candidates and Punditsnew
In the aftermath of the election, John Sugg asks what the losers will do now.
If they so badly miscalculate their chances, why should we ever think they could make a sound judgment in their old jobs?
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
John Sugg |
07-29-2004 |
Commentary
Reviving Liberalism: Authors Discuss How to Fix the Left's Imagenew
Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich and alt-weekly cartoonist Ted Rall have both authored books describing how the left can take America back from conservatives. The two authors discuss their views in a conference call.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Bill O'Driscoll |
07-28-2004 |
Politics
Bush League: 'Wrong Again'new
This weekly roundup of articles critical of George W. Bush includes media reports on the president's environmental record, the pressure the White House put on intelligence operatives for data favorable to its cause, and the whereabouts of the Secretary of Defense on the morning of 9/11.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Bill O'Driscoll |
07-28-2004 |
Politics
Day 2: Report from the DNC Floornew
A thousand delegates getting down is not a pretty sight.
Boston Phoenix |
Chris Wright |
07-28-2004 |
Politics
Driven to Distract: An Interview with Ralph Nader
Ralph Nader talks about "viral liberals," the GOP’s help in getting him on state ballots, and the impossibility of Democratic Party reform.
Boston Phoenix |
Adam Reilly |
07-28-2004 |
Politics
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What Lies Ahead for John Kerry
The kumbaya party: George W. Bush has united the Democrats. Now it’s up to John Kerry and John Edwards to translate that unity into victory.
Boston Phoenix |
Dan Kennedy |
07-28-2004 |
Politics
The 9/11 Report: Is That All There Is?new
In the end, we’ll have spent far less time and money investigating a world-changing event than was spent investigating Whitewater and Monica Lewinsky.
Seattle Weekly |
Geov Parrish |
07-27-2004 |
Commentary
This Election Is Out of Our Handsnew
It’s hard to imagine that there is anyone truly undecided at this point. But both major parties are targeting micro-constituencies, including confused, indifferent, or blockheaded voters.
Seattle Weekly |
Knute Berger |
07-27-2004 |
Commentary
Mock the Vote: Machinery of Democracy Is in Troublenew
Florida made it clear in the last presidential election that the old punchcard system of voting is susceptible to serious mechanical flaws, but new computer-driven touchscreen voter machines may be much worse.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Andrew Gumbel |
07-27-2004 |
Politics
Rocking the Vote in Boston
Bill Clinton was a no-show for 20-somethings in Boston.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Bradley Meacham |
07-27-2004 |
Politics
Michael Badnarik: Libertarian presidential candidatenew
Interview with the Libertarian candidate, considered the dark horse winner of his party's nomination
Mountain Xpress |
Cecil Bothwell |
07-23-2004 |
Politics
A Protesters' Guide to Boston for the DNCnew
What does dissent mean in Boston? Being corralled in a designated pen three blocks from the event you're protesting, forbidden by city officials from brandishing placards on poles. And then they wonder what there is to protest.
Boston Phoenix |
Camille Dodero |
07-22-2004 |
Politics
