AltWeeklies Wire
'Til Death Do Us Partnew
Arizona's dangerous love affair with guns.
Phoenix New Times |
Ray Stern |
02-14-2013 |
Policy Issues
Scott Walker's Radical Reformnew
How has it worked out for Wisconsin's economy?
Isthmus |
Joe Tarr |
02-12-2013 |
Policy Issues
Banishing prostitutes isn't the answernew
City's proposal fails to address root of problem.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Marshall Rancifer and Mara Collins |
02-12-2013 |
Policy Issues
Georgia Clings To Its Gunsnew
Even pro-NRA Peach State could be dragged into a more sensible place.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Henry |
02-07-2013 |
Policy Issues
Dueling Ideas on Gun Control in Harrisburg, PAnew
Last week, hundreds of people gathered inside the Capitol rotunda in Harrisburg to call for sensible gun laws, the same morning Republican Daryl Metcalfe introduced the "Right to Bear Arms in Pennsylvania Protection Act."
Philadelphia Weekly |
Tara Murtha |
01-31-2013 |
Policy Issues
Tags: gun control, gun violence
On the Firing Linenew
Tucson, Ariz. is in the center of the nation's new fight against gun violence.
Tucson Weekly |
Jim Nintzel |
01-31-2013 |
Policy Issues
Tags: Gabrielle Giffords, U.S. Gun Laws
Philanthropy is Evil
Bloomberg's billion-dollar gift to a school that doesn't need a penny illustrates the inherent absurdity of capitalism: aggregating so much wealth and power in the hands of a few individuals. It's obscene and morally reprehensible to allow a disproportional share of resources to fall under the control of the arbitrary whims of a few quirky rich dudes.
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
01-29-2013 |
Policy Issues
Teachers Financing Gunsnew
The California state teachers' retirement system is attempting to divest itself from a company that finances the manufacture of assault weapons like the one used at Sandy Hook Elementary School. But even if it does, it still won't be out of the gun business.
East Bay Express |
Darwin BondGraham |
01-22-2013 |
Policy Issues
ALEC Pushes Stand-Your Ground Billsnew
Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law, which received widespread media coverage after the shooting death of Trayvon Martin Feb. 26, 2012, is similar to Mississippi's Castle Doctrine, with one major difference: location doesn't matter.
Jackson Free Press |
Jacob Fuller |
01-17-2013 |
Policy Issues
What Happened to the Violence Against Women Act?new
Without reauthorization, increased protection for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault is at risk for the first time in 18 years.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
01-11-2013 |
Policy Issues
Numbers Gamenew
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett wants to bet on keno. Are your wallet and well-being worth the risk?
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Charlie Deitch |
01-09-2013 |
Policy Issues
Does new UCAN board want reform?new
UCAN, the San Diego–based Utility Consumers’ Action Network, burdened by scandal and misuse of funds, should shut down, some say. Some say otherwise.
San Diego Reader |
Don Bauder |
01-02-2013 |
Policy Issues
New Laws for California in 2013new
New California laws to know for 2013
North Bay Bohemian |
Leilani Clark |
01-02-2013 |
Policy Issues
Health Lockdownnew
Medical costs for prisoners higher in California than anywhere in the country.
Monterey County Weekly |
Arvin Temakr |
12-27-2012 |
Policy Issues
Tags: California Prison Costs
Why Oakland Needs a Federal Gun Control Lawnew
Assault weapons are already banned in California, but they end up killing lots of people in Oakland because of lax rules in other states.
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
12-26-2012 |
Policy Issues
Tags: Gun control
