AltWeeklies Wire
Mumia's Case Isn't as Simple as Some Make it Seemnew
Murdered by Mumia, a new book co-authored by conservative radio talk-show host Michael Smerconish and Daniel Faulkner's widow comes at a time when Abu-Jamal is closer than ever to receiving a new trial.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Liz Spikol |
12-17-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Joe Matt's 'Spent' Isn't as Good as Pornnew
Joe Matt's newest graphic novel is the most unflattering self-portrayal -- addicted to pornography, misogynistic and disgustingly self-absorbed -- ever essayed in comics.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Liz Spikol |
10-01-2007 |
Fiction
'Exit Wounds' Reveals the Dissaffected State of Present Day Israelnew
A soldier tells a cabbie that his estranged father may have died in a suicide bombing in Rutu Modan's latest graphic novel.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Liz Spikol |
08-27-2007 |
Fiction
PETA's Misguided Attack on Michael Moorenew
By attacking Moore in a predictable, mean-spirited fashion, PETA once again makes itself seem childish and ridiculous -- and less relevant than ever.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Liz Spikol |
07-16-2007 |
Commentary
Paris Isn't Like Most People in Prison ... Lucky for Hernew
Paris Hilton wept a few cranky tears and received immediate help, while the truly mentally ill languish in prison.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Liz Spikol |
07-02-2007 |
Commentary
Age Marks the Spotnew
In the last couple years I've gone from not aging at all to being like an adult with progeria -- aging 10 years for every one that passes.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Liz Spikol |
06-19-2007 |
Commentary
Philip Dawdy's Gone Blog Wildnew
Can the country's best online mental health journalist make a go of it in our new media landscape?
Philadelphia Weekly |
Liz Spikol |
06-04-2007 |
Media
Tags: media
Changing the Mental Health Procedures Actnew
Pennsylvania Senate Bill 226 would compel some people with severe, disabling mental illness to receive outpatient assisted treatment -- it isn't forced hospitalization, but it is forced treatment.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Liz Spikol |
05-21-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Guns & Mental Illness Are a Lethal Combonew
I could get a gun more easily than I could adopt a dog from most animal shelters; so could a lot of people like me -- sad, angry, desperate, but smiling and going out to dinner and seeing a movie and talking to friends.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Liz Spikol |
05-07-2007 |
Commentary
Fly Like an Eagletonnew
Remembering Sen. Thomas Eagleton, whose vice presidential aspirations were dashed by shock treatments.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Liz Spikol |
03-19-2007 |
Commentary
Reading Between the Headlinesnew
Philly's dailies sex up a suicide-by-cop scenario.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Liz Spikol |
02-05-2007 |
Media
Tags: media
Lox, Stock and Barrelnew
It's time for Jewish voters to get back to their Democratic roots.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Liz Spikol |
11-06-2006 |
Commentary
Savage Politicsnew
Dan Savage visits Philadelphia to make sure Santorum gets whipped.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Liz Spikol |
10-09-2006 |
Politics
Jayne Addictionnew
Members of Jayne Mansfield's fan club get together in her family hometown to chase the pin-up's legacy.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Liz Spikol |
05-01-2006 |
Culture
Tags: lifestyles
Dakota Bluesnew
A longtime columnist talks about why she's pro-choice -- and her own experience with abortion.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Liz Spikol |
03-03-2006 |
Sex
