AltWeeklies Wire
It's Bill Parker's Time to Walk Off the Stage of Historynew
Los Angeles is debating whether its new police administration building in downtown should bear the name of William Parker, the police chief from the '50s whose name has adorned the old building at 150 N. Los Angeles St. for more than half a century.
Random Lengths News |
Lionel Rolfe |
04-17-2009 |
Commentary
Is Obama Shrinking the U.S. Military?new
Get it straight: Obama has proposed increasing the U.S. military's annual budget by $20.4 billion, from $513.3 billion to $533.7 billion for 2010.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
04-15-2009 |
Commentary
Has the Army Corps of Engineers Learned Nothing Since Hurricane Katrina?new
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is setting up New Orleans for failure by favoring the cheapest possible option for building pumping stations, which would leave the city dependent on the same defective system that failed so utterly during Hurricane Katrina.
Gambit |
David Winkler Schmit |
04-14-2009 |
Commentary
Update: What Is the U.S. Mission in Afghanistan?new
I'm nostalgic for focused anger and healthy skepticism directed at the White House. I'm concerned that some of President Obama's Bush-like policy initiatives are getting a free pass from the press and public simply because Obama isn't Bush.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
04-10-2009 |
Commentary
Will All Newspapers Die?new
There has been a great deal of hand-wringing lately over the state of our nation's newspapers, with the forecast that "print journalism is dead." The reality is that the decline of mainstream newspapers was foretold a long time ago.
Random Lengths News |
James Preston Allen |
04-04-2009 |
Commentary
Tags: newspaper industry, recession
How Can I Avoid Joining al-Qaeda by Mistake?new
According to the journal of the U.S. Army's Combating Terrorism Center, al-Qaeda's HR department is actively seeking new recruits among the general populace. Sneaky bastards that they are, they're not posting help wanted ads on Craigslist or sticking "Earn money and martyrdom from home" flyers under the windshield wipers of parked cars.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
04-01-2009 |
Commentary
Capitalism Has Failed -- the Time Is Right for Communismnew
We believe Americans have finally reached a gaping capitalist-imperialist abyss and have no choice but to get a good running start and take a leap to communism.
San Diego CityBeat |
San Diego CityBeat |
04-01-2009 |
Commentary
Entering Year Sevennew
The Iraq War's anniversary didn't spark riots, but it's worth remembering how we got here and who we've lost. At least.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
03-27-2009 |
Commentary
Tags: Iraq, commentary
Project Dribblenew
The case for nuclear disarmament, taking another step away from the brink.
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson |
03-27-2009 |
Commentary
Message to Michael Steelenew
Dear Michael Steele: You blew it. You caved, crumbled, buckled, tucked tail and ate crow.
Jackson Free Press |
Kamikaze |
03-27-2009 |
Commentary
Will the Obama Administration Make Peace with Iran?new
Engagement? Mutual respect? No threats? WTF? After eight years of Bush's evil-ish/evil/evildoer schtick, Obama's language almost doesn't seem real.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
03-25-2009 |
Commentary
Is Obama Overdoing the 'Just Folks' Thing?new
Obama's taking this availability thing too far. An appearance on ESPN to discuss his bracket picks in the upcoming NCAA tournament, exchanging high fives with one of the Wizards' rowdy fans, and appearing on a late-night TV talk show. What can we look forward to next week, Mr. President, an appearance on American Idol maybe?
The Memphis Flyer |
Marty Aussenberg |
03-23-2009 |
Commentary
Tags: Barack Obama, publicity
International Rights Forum Addresses Free Speechnew
The ability to articulate how a society should be ordered, in response to such world-changing struggles, rests not just on the struggles themselves, but also on the public's access to the literary, and visual forms, as vehicles for addressing and digesting such transformative events.
Random Lengths News |
Slobodan Dimitrov |
03-21-2009 |
Commentary
Is the Global Economic Crisis Going to Lead to Another World War?new
With planet Earth experiencing its deepest and widest recession since the 1930s, there are millions more hungry men today than there were just a couple years ago. Anger must be on the rise as well.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
03-18-2009 |
Commentary
From Torture to Bailouts, Change You Can Parse
From torture to bailout to presidential assassinations of U.S. citizens, Barack Obama is fighting to keep Bush-era policies in place.
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
03-17-2009 |
Commentary
