AltWeeklies Wire
Human Cargonew
One writer makes a modest proposal for air travel change -- that we start shipping people instead of flying them.
Tucson Weekly |
Renee Downing |
06-30-2005 |
Commentary
In Need of New Answersnew
Militarizing the border won't work, so we'll have to think harder about immigration solutions.
Tucson Weekly |
Renée Downing |
06-16-2005 |
Commentary
Tags: illegal, immigrants
What Does It Mean to Be a Christian?new
The words "Christian" and "liberal" have become mutually exclusive. But if you actually read the Bible, you'll find this should not be the case.
Tucson Weekly |
Renee Downing |
05-19-2005 |
Commentary
Password Purgatorynew
A writer gives a nod to computers, and how they've taken over our lives.
Tucson Weekly |
Renee Downing |
05-05-2005 |
Commentary
Testing Your Border Knowledgenew
Here's a brief quiz about the goings-on around the U.S.-Mexico border.
Tucson Weekly |
Renee Downing |
04-21-2005 |
Commentary
Tags: illegal immigrants, Minutemen
Lessons From Frozen Griddlecakenew
Sad, disturbing societal lessons are found in the frozen-foods section.
Tucson Weekly |
Renee Downing |
03-24-2005 |
Commentary
Questioning the All Mightynew
A query for creationists: If the Earth is so young, why did God make it appear so old?
Tucson Weekly |
Renee Downing |
03-10-2005 |
Commentary
Fine "Free" TVnew
The ads aside, network TV offers pleasurable viewing options.
Tucson Weekly |
Renee Downing |
02-25-2005 |
Commentary
Tags: 24, Law and Order
Liquid Refreshmentnew
Behold, at long last: The Perfect Margarita recipe. Those of us who like to drink alcohol like the feeling of happiness it gives us.
Tucson Weekly |
Renée Downing |
02-10-2005 |
Food+Drink
A Tale of Melville, Scallop Fishing and Deathnew
Moby Dick fans recently gathered in New Bedford, Mass., to read the classic in a 24-hour marathon. It was a quasi-religious ritual in the shadow of death, as fishermen recently perished in the sinking of the Northern Edge off Nantucket.
Tucson Weekly |
Renée Downing |
01-13-2005 |
Commentary
History Repeatingnew
Three Vietnam veterans talk about the war in Iraq and reflect on their experiences as soldiers. Watching the news connects them back to a far-away time and place that none of them has ever entirely left. Now they fear history is repeating itself.
Tucson Weekly |
Renée Downing |
11-11-2004 |
War
Tags: war & peace
Crowning Glorynew
Post-election food for thought: Why do all the Republican women have hair that looks like THAT?
Tucson Weekly |
Renée Downing |
11-04-2004 |
Commentary
Clothe Me in Comfortnew
Musing on modeling: Why do designers keep making uncomfortable clothes for women?
Tucson Weekly |
Renée Downing |
10-07-2004 |
Commentary
Force of Naturenew
After three serious hurricanes (and perhaps more on the way), how will Florida voters react?
Tucson Weekly |
Renée Downing |
09-23-2004 |
Commentary
Kids Do the Stupidest Thingsnew
All kids do dumb things--and their parents should hope they never find out about them
Tucson Weekly |
Renee Downing |
07-08-2004 |
Commentary
