AltWeeklies Wire
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
The Priorities of Outrage: Guns Before Butternew
The tragedy that unfolded in Newtown is the kind of regularly occurring horror that our modern-day 24-hour media apparatus exists to exploit. But when it comes to the systemic, glacial destruction of the lives of millions of Americans in the ongoing farce that is a war on poor people, the story that needs to be told isn't.
Nashville Scene |
Jonathan Meador |
12-18-2012 |
Policy Issues
If the Newtown Massacre Doesn’t Change Us, No Shooting Ever Willnew
Whatever your politics, it should shame us all that it took 20 dead children to make us finally even consider the question: Should we reconsider stricter gun laws?
Fort Worth Weekly |
Andrew McLemore |
12-18-2012 |
Policy Issues
Between Two Laws: Medical Marijuana in Coloradonew
A quadriplegic woman and her 3-year-old son are facing eviction after receiving notice their Section 8 housing voucher will be terminated because she uses medical marijuana.
Boulder Weekly |
Elizabeth Miller |
12-18-2012 |
Policy Issues
No Medicaid Expansion for Georgianew
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has trust issues, and I don't have insurance.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Jessica Blankenship |
12-12-2012 |
Policy Issues
Tags: Health Insurance, Nathan Deal
The Truth About Obamacarenew
If you spent any amount of time listening to the nattering voices of the negative, chances are you've heard any number of rumors, lies and half-truths about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare. Allow us to help you sort it out.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
12-07-2012 |
Policy Issues
Kochworldnew
To see how the Koch brothers' free-market utopia operates, look no further than Corpus Christi, Texas.
The Texas Observer |
Melissa del Bosque and Jen Reel |
10-29-2012 |
Policy Issues
Tags: Koch brothers
Reflections on Troy Davisnew
One year later, I'm still confused and saddened by the reaction to his execution —and my place in it.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Gwynedd Stuart |
09-26-2012 |
Policy Issues
Are Abstinence-Only Programs the Solution?new
In theory, $51,000 could buy a lot of condoms and prevent a lot of babies and STDs (if used correctly).
Charleston City Paper |
Susan Cohen |
09-26-2012 |
Policy Issues
Certified Broken Enterprisenew
The worst-kept secret in D.C. contracting is how easy it is to game the system.
Washington City Paper |
Alan Suderman |
09-24-2012 |
Policy Issues
The People's Police Departmentnew
Why federal consent decrees are working in Detroit, but not in Oakland.
East Bay Express |
Joaquin Palomino |
09-19-2012 |
Policy Issues
Tags: Jerry Brown, Jean Quan, PUEBLO, Detroit Police Department, Oakland Police Department, Robert Bobb, Kwame Kilpatrick, Anthony Batts, US Department of Justice, Wayne Tucker, consent decree, Negotiated Settlement Agreement, John Burris, Robert Warshaw, The Riders, Howard Jordan, Barry Donelan, Benny Napoleon, Civil Rights Integrity Bureau, Clarence Mabanag, Coleman Young, David Robinson, Deanna Santana, Eric Lambart, Eugene Brown, Francisco Vasquez, Internal Personnel Assessment System, Jeff Romeo, Jim Chanin, Jude Siapno, Management Awareness System, Matthew Hornung, Oakland police union, Occupy Oakland, Office of the Inspector General, Ralph Godbee Jr., Rashidah Grinage, Richard Word, Sean Whent, Sheila Cockrel, Sheryl Robinson Wood, Steven Tull, Thelton Henderson
Driving After the Influencenew
If Washington state legalizes dope, driving there could become risky for tokers.
Willamette Week |
Matthew Korfhage |
09-10-2012 |
Policy Issues
Secret Servicenew
Rival political parties in Ohio probably know more about your elected officials than you do. It’s common practice for the major parties to file open records requests to get everything from schedules and emails to staff resumes from officeholders.
Cincinnati CityBeat |
Andy Brownfield |
08-28-2012 |
Policy Issues
Tags: Government, Democrats
At Development Center, Palo Alto Quietly Untangles Its Bureaucracynew
Palo Alto's bustling permit center has for decades enjoyed a level of popularity somewhere between a dentist's chair and a Department of Motor Vehicles branch.
Palo Alto Weekly |
Gennady Sheyner |
08-27-2012 |
Policy Issues
10 Awesome Ways to Get Involved This Weeknew
School's started, which means that plenty of groups are looking for volunteers to mentor high schoolers, help with homework and more. Check out our favorites below.
Charleston City Paper |
Staff |
08-27-2012 |
Policy Issues
Tags: Charity, Involvement
