AltWeeklies Wire
When White Folks Mess Upnew
Columnist Nsenga K. Burton discusses race, class and media bias.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Nsenga Burton |
12-07-2007 |
Commentary
The Re-Animatorsnew
It might be possible to keep the rock-star era alive, but that doesn't mean it's a good idea.
Chicago Reader |
Miles Raymer |
12-04-2007 |
Commentary
Shopping at the End of the Worldnew
This year's Black Friday shop-a-thon bested last year's sales numbers by more than eight percent. This might seem weird, given the collapse of the dollar, the epidemic of mortgage foreclosures, the expanding pension and healthcare crisis, peak-oil-induced soaring energy costs and the overall meltdown of the economy.
Artvoice |
Michael I. Niman |
11-30-2007 |
Commentary
35 Going On 36new
Embracing the idea of growing older.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Nsenga Burton |
11-30-2007 |
Commentary
The Blind Hatred of Three Brothersnew
As a middle-school boy, I felt this maniacal surge of fury (since pegged as jealousy), and felt compelled to find the kids who were buying Hanson's albums and smash their CD players. Today, I think I'm finally ready for their bubble-gum goodness.
Jackson Free Press |
Rob Hamilton |
11-28-2007 |
Commentary
Creeping Christmasnew
The folly of decking the halls before Thanksgiving.
San Diego CityBeat |
Edwin Decker |
11-28-2007 |
Commentary
A Word from Godnew
The Lord has a message for Sonny Perdue, Eddie Long and Creflo Dollar.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
John Sugg |
11-28-2007 |
Commentary
Giving Thanks for 35 Years of Ms. Magazinenew
No matter what you think of the so-called "women's movement," it has impacted each and every one of us, and liberated men too. Here are 10 top reasons I'm thankful that Ms. magazine and the women's movement were born.
Pasadena Weekly |
Ellen Snortland |
11-27-2007 |
Commentary
Queen of the Fleasnew
The past three weeks of my life have been one long personal jihad against the fleas currently residing in my house. I call it a "jihad" because the fleas have progressed to the point where they are affecting my mental health: It's me or them.
Jackson Free Press |
Lori Gregory |
11-20-2007 |
Commentary
'Tolerance' Key to Our Economynew
When we are no longer the "land of opportunity," we lose something that makes us extraordinarily attractive as a nation -- and as a state.
Jackson Free Press |
Todd Stauffer |
11-20-2007 |
Commentary
Thank God I'm Whitenew
There isn't a single time I get home from going through a roadblock when I haven't screamed at my boyfriend, "Thank God I'm white!" as soon as I walked through the door.
Jackson Free Press |
Lori Gregory |
11-20-2007 |
Commentary
Greatest Hits of Mediocritynew
The music young people listen to today has made my bizkit limp.
Tucson Weekly |
Tom Danehy |
11-15-2007 |
Commentary
Incentives Needed to Help Create Ready Eco Workforcenew
While the traditional economic outlook is bleak, the green economy is taking shape -- but what remains to be seen is if the career ladders appearing in every sector, from green building to organic farming, solar installation and sustainable marketing, are available to all or to a select few.
Monterey County Weekly |
Brita Belli |
11-15-2007 |
Commentary
Love and Skittlesnew
Learning an important lesson when son's birthmom comes for a visit.
Illinois Times |
Dusty Rhodes |
11-15-2007 |
Commentary
Five Strings, One Frazzled Familynew
Learning the banjo is tough on loved ones.
Isthmus |
Andy Moore |
11-13-2007 |
Commentary
