Results for keyword: Elections
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Takings campaigns around the West
A detailed graph sums up the status of the current "takings’ initiative campaigns in six Western states
by Ray Ring, Jul 24, 2006 -
Saving open land — a taxing problem
In Missoula, Mont., and other Western communities, activists search for the winning formula to pass new open-space bonds in November
by Brianna Randall, Jul 24, 2006 -
November Surprise
Ray Ring’s cover story on the libertarian stealth campaign to put "takings" initiatives on Western ballots is the biggest untold political story of the year
by Greg Hanscom, Jul 24, 2006 -
Pete McCloskey rides again
Former California Rep. Pete McCloskey says the need to defend the environment is behind his decision to run against Richard Pombo in the Republican primary
by Patrick Farrell, Apr 17, 2006 -
The West comes closer to speaking with a regional voice
The writer sees the West moving closer toward a regional presidential primary or caucuses.
by Daniel Kemmis, Jan 09, 2006 -
It’s not whether you win or lose…
The writer discovers that running for office is what democracy is all about
by Gina Knudson, Nov 28, 2005 -
A smart-growth bulldog
In the city of Albuquerque, underdog candidate Eric Griego, a critic of sprawl, challenges incumbent Mayor Marty Chavez, a pro-growth booster
by Laura Paskus, Oct 03, 2005 -
Who will call the shots in Sandy, Utah?
The writer thinks corporations in places like Sandy, Utah, can exert too much influence over ballot questions
by Jeff Milchen, Aug 01, 2005 -
The race for president is already on
The writer says Democratic candidates are quietly jockeying for a place on the ticket in 2008
by Jon Margolis, Jul 04, 2005 -
It's time for the West to speak up
The writer wants the West to host a regional presidential primary
by Dan Kemmis, Jun 13, 2005






