On AlterNet: mayors

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "mayors"

Police or Paramilitary Forces? The Militarization of American Law Enforcement

Amy Goodman, Stephen Graham, Nermeen Shaikh, Democracy Now!. November 16, 2011.

As police violently crack down on protests across the US, we look at the increasing influence of military technology on domestic police forces.

Will U.S. Mayors Vote Against War?

Medea Benjamin, AlterNet. June 17, 2011.

Our nation's continued military exploits in Iraq and Afghanistan are fueling cities like Detroit's destruction.

McCain Pre-Palin: Belittled Mayors and Governors

Amanda, ThinkProgress AlterNet: PEEK. September 12, 2008.

So remind us again why is Palin prepared to be Commander in Chief, Senator.

Is Rocky Anderson the Country's Greenest Mayor?

Kevin Danaher, Shannon Biggs, Jason Mark, PoliPoint Press. December 11, 2007.

A conversation with Salt Lake City's super green mayor and advocate for Bush's impeachment.

The Other Rocky: Salt Lakes City's Visionary Mayor

Sasha Abramsky, The Nation. January 6, 2007.

Rocky Anderson is a progressive hero in the die-hard red state of Utah, joining in anti-Bush rallies, restructuring the criminal justice system, and supporting gay rights.