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Who Said Politics Can't be Sexy?new

A list of some of our fave adult film titles inspired by the electoral process.
New York Press  |  Staff  |  08-09-2007  |  Commentary

Murdoch Rescues an American Institutionnew

The 76-year-old media mogul has said he'll pour financial resources into Dow Jones, and, given the unquestionable fact that this acquisition is the pinnacle of his storied career, there's little reason to believe that the Journal will soon resemble the New York Post.
New York Press  |  Russ Smith  |  08-09-2007  |  Commentary

Journalists and Murdernew

It's rare that an American journalist is killed at home because somebody didn't want a story told, but times are changing; more reporters are facing prison at the hands of the authorities, and now at least one local writer is dead, quite possibly on account of what he had to say.
San Francisco Bay Guardian  |  Tim Redmond  |  08-09-2007  |  Commentary

Who Let the Dogs Out?new

Quick: What do Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, Michael Vick and the fall of Enron have in common?
C-Ville Weekly  |  Dan Catalano  |  08-08-2007  |  Commentary

Ask a Mexican!new

"Do Mexicans want to cover their bases and get a double blessing?"
OC Weekly  |  Gustavo Arellano  |  08-07-2007  |  Commentary

Did the Indian Partition of 1947 Cause 9/11?new

Don't Panic ... your war questions answered.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta)  |  Andisheh Nouraee  |  08-02-2007  |  Commentary

Has the Invasion of Somalia Achieved Any of its Goals?new

Don't Panic ... your war questions answered.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta)  |  Andisheh Nouraee  |  07-26-2007  |  Commentary

Flatline at Gradynew

Chamber's turnaround plan is solid and sincere -- but don't we need to hear from the people?
Creative Loafing (Atlanta)  |  John Sugg  |  07-19-2007  |  Commentary

Get Ready for Canada's Fogey Boomnew

A lot of people fear this vision of an aging nation -- whether it's because they're overwhelmed by the crushing inevitability of their own mortality, or the fact that old people smell funny -- but personally, I can't wait to get older.
Montreal Mirror  |  Raf Katigback  |  07-19-2007  |  Commentary

How I Got Steamed on a Trip to the Air-conditioned Outdoor Mallnew

Last Tuesday around 1 p.m., with the temperature in the mid-80s and the humidity about that high, I took a cruise through the Plaza: I counted 20 stores with doors open and ACs blasting.
The Pitch  |  C.J. Janovy  |  07-17-2007  |  Commentary

Ask a Mexican!new

Special amnesty edicion.
OC Weekly  |  Gustavo Arellano  |  07-17-2007  |  Commentary

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

Smoke Outnew

It's time to outlaw the manufacture and sale of tobacco products in the U.S.
New York Press  |  Ed Koch  |  07-12-2007  |  Commentary

Move Over, Homer: The Real Story About Springfield, USAnew

Who cares if Springfield, Vt., won the right to host the Simpsons movie premiere? The real news is Springfield, Ill., is home to the Guiding Light!
Illinois Times  |  Dusty Rhodes  |  07-12-2007  |  Commentary

'Moral Relativism' Has Been Hijacked and Misusednew

The phrase has become a term of bludgeoning and marginalization, usually employed when discussing hot-button issues like gay marriage, abortion, drugs, prostitution and/or pornography.
San Diego CityBeat  |  Edwin Decker  |  07-11-2007  |  Commentary

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