AltWeeklies Wire
The Successes and Failures of Charlotte's Print Medianew
Some niche pubs are prospering, but many local papers are troubled.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Karen Shugart |
10-16-2008 |
Media
Anti-abortion Group to Continue Suit Against Charlottenew
Operation Save America, the group known for its T-shirts that read, "Homosexuality is a Sin! Islam is a Lie! Abortion is Murder!" says city of Charlotte violated its free speech rights.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Karen Shugart |
02-07-2008 |
Sex
Will Death Penalty's Cost Change the Debate Over its Use?new
With an official moratorium on hold, death penalty opponents are looking to capital punishment's cost as a way to get executions banned in North Carolina, and they've got a surprising -- if differently motivated -- ally.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Karen Shugart |
08-17-2007 |
Crime & Justice
The Revelation Will Be Televisednew
A Christian media organization is preaching a prosperous gospel.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Karen Shugart |
03-15-2007 |
Religion
Tags: religion
Bad Medicinenew
An N.C. doctor is indicted for drug trafficking three years after a mother and son committed suicide with drugs from an online pill mill.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Karen Shugart |
03-08-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Dear Nancynew
We send a message of love to our favorite San Francisco liberal.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Karen Shugart |
12-15-2006 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Casualties of Warnew
A grieving mother searches for the truth behind a soldier's mysterious death.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Karen Shugart |
11-23-2006 |
War
Tags: war & peace
The World Can't Waitnew
Grief propels one mother toward activism.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Karen Shugart |
09-27-2006 |
Policy Issues
I Am Cat Lady, Hear Me Meownew
Some feline fixations can go too far.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Karen Shugart |
09-27-2006 |
Animal Issues
Tags: animal issues
Operation Save America on Holidaynew
The reactionary anti-abortion group heads to Mississippi -- for a week, Charlotte seems better off.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Karen Shugart |
07-31-2006 |
Sex
Surfing for Scriptsnew
When online pharmacies team up with disreputable doctors, the result could be fatal.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Karen Shugart |
07-12-2006 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Charlotte Pride is Delayed, Not Deadnew
They're here, they're going to have a festival -- get used to it.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Karen Shugart |
04-27-2006 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
Postmodern Christianitynew
Emergent churches offer up double half-caf Jesus with a shot of Derrida.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Karen Shugart |
04-06-2006 |
Religion
Tags: religion
What's next for the Big O?new
Stifled Charlotte Observer staffers hope McClatchy brings commitment back to journalism.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Karen Shugart |
03-23-2006 |
Media
Tags: media
A Ripple Effect?new
North Carolina isn't likely to join other states in banning abortion, but all bets are off if Roe is overturned.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Karen Shugart |
03-16-2006 |
Sex
