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The RNC: Meaner than a Junkyard Dognew

Once Hurricane Gustav had passed, the convention took on a meanness absent during the Dems' gathering. One could not have imagined, for example, Democratic delegates turning toward the press and booing for 25 seconds, as their GOP counterparts did during Palin's speech.
INDY Week  |  Barry Yeoman  |  09-11-2008  |  Politics

The Single-Issue GOP Puts Conservatism Lastnew

It's hard to imagine John McCain picking a better running mate, as the small town, straight-shootin', outside-the Beltway mother of five has not only become the life of his party, but has been successful in making everyone forget that Republican leaders could care less about any of the conservative values she represents.
Charleston City Paper  |  Jack Hunter  |  09-11-2008  |  Commentary

Astrologer Discusses Obama, McCain and Palinnew

It's a good thing John McCain picked an Aquarian running mate, according to Santa Fe astrologer Arielle Guttman.
Santa Fe Reporter  |  Dave Maass  |  09-10-2008  |  Politics

Yet Another Election-Year Media Muddle

For the third time this decade, the mainstream media is making a big election all about small things.
The Inlander  |  Ted S. McGregor Jr.  |  09-10-2008  |  Commentary

Sarah Who?

Today, Sarah Palin is a high-profile, sass-talking, self-described lipstick-wearing pit bull. But 25 years ago, a kid with big '80s hair came down from a small Alaska town to attend two colleges in Idaho (among five she attended in all) and was so nondescript that even teachers and students who know they shared a class with her have no memories of her.
The Inlander  |  Kevin Taylor  |  09-10-2008  |  Politics

Our Awards for the Highs and Lows of the RNCnew

From "Worst/Best adaptation of an old chant from the '60s" to "Biggest party pooper," we've got you covered.
Willamette Week  |  Kevin Stark  |  09-10-2008  |  Commentary

Biden's Smart Reaction to Palin Hubbubnew

Over the longer term, the Palin pick will probably collapse under the weight of its own lightness, and Biden is entirely correct not to react to her in any significant way.
C-Ville Weekly  |  Alan Zimmerman  |  09-10-2008  |  Commentary

GOP Unconventionalnew

Oklahoma was apportioned 41 delegates and 38 alternates to the 2008 Republican National Convention. Of that number, eight delegates and seven alternates were Tulsans. Their days are filled from early in the morning until late at night.
Urban Tulsa Weekly  |  Michael D. Bates  |  09-10-2008  |  Politics

Alaskan Indie Rockers on Palin: WTF?!new

The Boston Phoenix reached out to some prominent indie rockers from Wasilla, Alaska, for wisdom on vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin's sexy brand of promiscuous and vengeful conservatism.
Boston Phoenix  |  Chris Faraone  |  09-09-2008  |  Commentary

For Bristol Palin, Abortion Should Be Mandatory

Teen parenthood and marriage have disastrous consequences. Why are even liberals saying that Bristol Palin is doing the right thing?
Maui Time  |  Ted Rall  |  09-08-2008  |  Sex

Sarah Palin is John McCain's Latest Albatrossnew

Simply putting a "lady" on the ticket isn't going to garner energized woman voters when that lady opposes so much of what the women's movement has struggled for.
Artvoice  |  Michael I. Niman  |  09-08-2008  |  Commentary

Why I'm Pained by Palinnew

The gun-toting right-wing mama isn't exactly what we feminists had in mind.
NOW Magazine  |  Susan G. Cole  |  09-08-2008  |  Commentary

Every Half Hour Brings a New Tidbit To Light About Sarah Palinnew

As an actual feminist, I have the great good joy of getting to determine what is and isn't sexist. Sexist: Asking whether Sarah Palin shouldn't be staying home with her baby and her other children. (And yes, I've heard you asking just that.) Not sexist: Pointing out that Sarah Palin is an utter twit.
Los Angeles CityBeat  |  Rebecca Schoenkopf  |  09-05-2008  |  Commentary

Hurricane Sarah Blows McCain on the Bridge to Nowherenew

A rather shameless media swoon set in immediately after Sarah Palin's surprise appointment to the Republican VP spot last Friday. Reporters and anchors jostled each other aside in a race to celebrate the perky Governor What's-Her-Name's predilection for caribou stew, moose pie and children with screwball names. But the honeymoon was short-lived.
L.A. Weekly  |  Marc Cooper  |  09-05-2008  |  Commentary

Is Palin the Female Agnew? Or Maybe the Female Quayle?new

History says Democrats ought to worry whenever they find themselves blessed with an able U.S. senator on the ticket and get word of a Republican vice presidential nominee they've never heard of and whose selection seems an affront to responsible governing.
Arkansas Times  |  John Brummett  |  09-05-2008  |  Commentary

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