AltWeeklies Wire
The Symmetry of the African American and Gay Struggles for Civil Rightsnew
More needs to be done to integrate the message of equality into an all-inclusive community engagement strategy.
Random Lengths News |
Nii-Quartelai Quartey |
05-22-2009 |
Commentary
What Is the War in Sri Lanka About?new
Sri Lanka is an island off the southern coast of India. It's a little smaller than Ireland and home to about 21 million people. It's gorgeous, and, compared to its neighbors, prosperous. Unfortunately, it is riven by an ethnic rivalry that has killed more than 70,000 islanders since 1983.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
05-21-2009 |
Commentary
Tags: Sri Lanka
Bail Out Your Own Damn Self
Bush and Obama gave $12.2 trillion to Wall Street bankers, but we don't have a damned thing to show for it. It's time to demand the Mother of All Clawbacks.
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
05-20-2009 |
Commentary
Tags: bailout, Obama administration
At the New Orleans City Council, Mother Knows Bestnew
New Orleans City Council president Jackie Clarkson proved last week why she earns comparisons to the legendary Lindy Boggs, who will always rank as the most gracious politician ever to have served Louisiana.
Gambit |
Clancy DuBos |
05-20-2009 |
Commentary
Tags: Jackie Clarkson, New Orleans
Alberta Has Allowed Intolerance in Schools for Too Longnew
The disastrous Bill 44 would insert into Alberta's human rights law a parent's right to exempt their kids from public school class discussion on sexuality, sexual orientation or religion.
Fast Forward Weekly |
Jeremy Klaszus |
05-14-2009 |
Commentary
Are Pakistan's Nukes Safe from Terrorists?new
Outside observers are afraid Pakistan's super-violent, fundamentalist Taliban fighters might be able to get their hands on one of Pakistan's nuclear weapons. Is it possible?
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
05-13-2009 |
Commentary
Dems Rule. Next: Excuses for Not Doing Jack.
Democrats are more powerful than ever. How will they justify doing nothing?
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
05-12-2009 |
Commentary
Tags: Barack Obama, Democratic Party
The $100 Billion Curenew
There are constant cries that the sky is falling, such as the state going bankrupt due to an $8 billion budget deficit, or that the City of Angels will go bankrupt without an increase in parking meter rates by three quarters. The penchant for panic is almost reflexive, but panic doesn’t elicit great decisions.
Random Lengths News |
James Preston Allen |
05-11-2009 |
Commentary
Tags: corporate taxes, recession
The GOP and the Greenest Generationnew
Eco-friendly youth are now the nation's most powerful (and feared) voting bloc. So why isn't the GOP listening?
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
05-07-2009 |
Commentary
How's That Iraq War Going These Days?new
When President Obama was asked about Iraq at his "100 days" prime-time press conference, he noted the rise in violence in Iraq, but said violence there remains lower than it was during 2008. He was wrong.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
05-06-2009 |
Commentary
Tags: Iraq War, international
Has Pakistan Collapsed into Civil War?new
Someone page Pakistan's Ken Burns equivalent, because we're witnessing a civil war. It's too early to tell if Pakistan's central government, and its nuclear arsenal, will fall into the hands of Taliban militants. But it's a reasonable possibility.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
04-29-2009 |
Commentary
A Developer Brings Jobs to Dallas' Black Community -- That Makes Him Racist?new
Richard Allen, major developer of Dallas' "inland port" shipping center, didn't agree to put State Senator Royce West on his payroll. The Dallas Morning News and Michael Morris of the North Central Texas Council of Governments have started calling him a racist. Have they no shame?
Dallas Observer |
Jim Schutze |
04-27-2009 |
Commentary
The Death of Birthnew
Species are becoming extinct faster than scientists can identify them. While death is a natural part of the cycle of life, extinction signals the death of birth.
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson |
04-24-2009 |
Commentary
Tags: environment, animal issues
Defining the Line Between Free Speech and Hate Speechnew
What is the line between hate speech and free speech? And how should we responsibly and effectively protest against views we roundly despise?
INDY Week |
Daniel H. Pollitt |
04-23-2009 |
Commentary
Who Robbed the Bank?new
Bank robbery isn't quite what it used to be. The average modern-day stickup artist only gets away with paltry $12,000 or less and it's a federal crime to boot. Fifteen to 20 years is a long time to spend in a penitentiary for that kind of money. What's annoying is that the really, really big bank robbers are getting off scot-free.
Random Lengths News |
James Preston Allen |
04-20-2009 |
Commentary
Tags: financial crisis
