AltWeeklies Wire
The Economic Argument for Legalizationnew
Advocates have long supported reforming current state and federal prohibitions against growing, trading and consuming marijuana. But existing evidence of the economic benefits of legalizing, regulating and taxing marijuana is even more compelling, particularly in today's trying times.
Illinois Times |
R.L. Nave |
03-02-2009 |
Drugs
Pat Quinn: Illinois Governor in Waitingnew
As Illinois lawmakers consider impeachment of Gov. Rod Blagojevich, his lieutenant governor prepares to go from maverick to main man.
Illinois Times |
R.L. Nave |
12-19-2008 |
Politics
Illinois GOP Wunderkind Wants to Schock the Systemnew
At age 27, Aaron Schock has held elected office for more than a third of his life. Now the boy wonder of the Illinois Republican party is poised to become the nation's youngest congressman.
Illinois Times |
R.L. Nave |
10-06-2008 |
Politics
Obama's Appearance at UNITY Highlights What's Wrong with the Medianew
Most shocking was UNITY's eager complicity in allowing CNN and Time -- both owned by Time Warner -- to force the 10,000-member journalist alliance to bend to their will. Unfortunately, suppression of a free and unfettered press didn't stop with powering off the recorders in the McCormick Place ballroom.
Illinois Times |
R.L. Nave |
07-31-2008 |
Media
Growing Green Party Aims to Gain Nationally What it Won in Illinois in 2006new
Although Cynthia McKinney pays lip service to the idea that she could overtake Barack Obama and John McCain, her goal is to win at least 5 percent of the national vote, which would establish the Green Party nationally, making it eligible for federal matching grants in future elections. Breaking through that canopy will be anything but a walk in the park.
Illinois Times |
R.L. Nave |
07-21-2008 |
Politics
Exodus at the State Journal-Registernew
Top editors and publishers bail after GateHouse acquires Illinois dailies.
Illinois Times |
R.L. Nave |
12-06-2007 |
Media
Tags: media
Friends of Brad Will Denounce Bush's Mexico-Aid Programnew
The plan is aimed at helping Mexico and Central America combat terrorism, international narcotics trafficking, corrupt local political bosses, as well as to disturb the operations of murderous drug cartels.
Illinois Times |
R.L. Nave |
11-29-2007 |
International
Tags: international
The State of the State Journal-Registernew
Industry-wide trends catch up to Illinois' oldest newspaper.
Illinois Times |
R.L. Nave |
11-15-2007 |
Media
Tags: media
A Push for Obamanew
Illinoisans travel to Iowa for Barack.
Illinois Times |
R.L. Nave |
11-13-2007 |
Politics
Illinois May Debate Medical Marijuana Again Next Yearnew
John Walker, director of the Illinois Compassion Action Network, concedes that passing a medical-cannabis law will be difficult during an important election year, but he says that his aim is to teach people about the medical benefits of marijuana.
Illinois Times |
R.L. Nave |
11-13-2007 |
Drugs
Tags: Drugs
Deal or No Deal for GateHouse Medianew
Springfield, Ill., daily offers buyouts while its parent company launches contest to boost profits.
Illinois Times |
R.L. Nave |
10-18-2007 |
Media
Tags: media
Can Illinois Afford the Iraq War?new
As Congress deals with yet another request for funding for the war without end, the effect on one of the most populous states in the nation, which is already facing a very difficult budget crisis, could be disastrous.
Illinois Times |
R.L. Nave |
10-18-2007 |
War
Minorities Remain Underrepresented in Illinois Hiringnew
Members of racial minorities, who make up 35 percent of the state's population, accounted for just 20 percent of state employees in fiscal year 2006, according to an analysis of state hiring data conducted by the Illinois Association of Minorities in Government.
Illinois Times |
R.L. Nave |
10-09-2007 |
Race & Class
Tags: race relations
The CHIPs Are Downnew
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich joins other governors critical of new federal healthcare rules.
Illinois Times |
R.L. Nave |
09-27-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Cold Cuts in Illinoisnew
Residents line up to testify on the impact of the governor's vetoes.
Illinois Times |
R.L. Nave |
09-20-2007 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
