AltWeeklies Wire
Gambling on the Fairgroundsnew
Step right up! Welcome to the Illinois State Fairgrounds, where kids can milk cows, and cows can win ribbons and anyone 21 years and older can contribute to an electronic, press-a-button, hear-a-beep, wait-to-(probably)-lose-while-it-looks-like-you’re-winning casino king’s cash cow – the slot machine.
Illinois Times |
Rachel Wells |
07-14-2011 |
Economy
As the Internet Coupon Industry Explodes, Businesses and Consumers Pay the Pricenew
When Ryan Munday spent $29 on a Dealathons voucher in April to get his oil changed and summer tires put on, it sounded like a good deal. But what he ended up with was a damaged car and three months of grief.
Fast Forward Weekly |
Gina Sutherland |
07-14-2011 |
Economy
Farmers' Markets: Who Benefits?new
Oakland offers rent-free space for everything from crepes to clothing, and local businesses are asking what the city gets in return.
East Bay Express |
Madeleine Bair |
06-02-2011 |
Economy
Tags: Farmers' Markets
Power Playnew
Colorado Springs vies for the latest 'big thing' in economic development -- data centers.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
05-12-2011 |
Economy
Upside Down: Foreclosures Cut a Wide Path of Destruction in North Carolinanew
Like a slow-motion tsunami, foreclosures uproot and tear apart families, undermine the stability of communities, drain away millions of dollars of wealth and strain public budgets.
YES! Weekly |
Jordan Green |
04-14-2011 |
Economy
9 Things The Rich Don't Want You To Know About Taxes
As millions of Americans prepare to file their annual taxes, they do so in an environment of media-perpetuated tax myths. Here are a few points about taxes and the economy that you may not know, to consider as you prepare to file your taxes.
Association of Alternative Newsmedia |
David Cay Johnston |
04-14-2011 |
Economy
Tags: economics, Milton Friedman
Flat-Liningnew
Contrary to hopes, economic indicators point more toward a tortoise-speed recovery.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
03-25-2011 |
Economy
Phil Angelides Talks About the Financial Crisisnew
Congress put Sacramento’s Phil Angelides, former California lieutenant governor, in charge of getting to the truth about the 2008 financial meltdown. What’d he find?
Sacramento News & Review |
Jeff vonKaenel |
03-03-2011 |
Economy
Tags: California, Wall Street
Don't Fall for the Phony Budget Crisis
Politicians and pundits from both parties tell us that the good times are over, that we've got to start living within our means. They're lying.
The Deficit Monsternew
How did Texas get so far down in this financial hole?
Fort Worth Weekly |
Vince Leibowitz |
03-02-2011 |
Economy
Avocado Uncoverednew
Inside California’s $320 million avocado industry.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Laura Tsunoda |
02-22-2011 |
Economy
Tags: Agriculture, Avocados
Hope and Change? Not for Americans
Revolutionary foment is on the march around the globe. Not it has arrived in the American Midwest, but where is Obama? What's good for the Hosni isn't good for the Barry.
Animated Cartoon: Disposablenew
It's out! The second official webisode (animated cartoon) by David Essman and yours truly about the downward slide of a typical American family living during the Obama Depression.
This time: Dan and Sarah attempt to hang on to their home.
Feeling Flushnew
Where did all that stimulus money go? Some of it has been piped into Manitou Springs' infrastructure.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
02-07-2011 |
Economy
The Super Bowl Prostitute Mythnew
Contrary to statements by public officials, 100,000 hookers won't be showing up in Dallas this weekend.
Dallas Observer |
Pete Kotz |
02-03-2011 |
Economy
