AltWeeklies Wire
Greenwashing the War on Drugsnew
Law enforcement is now pointing to the environmental harms caused by illegal pot farms to justify the ongoing Drug War. But it was the Drug War that sent growers into California's forests.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
10-10-2013 |
Policy Issues
The Simple Lifenew
Bea Johnson ditched the SUV, sold her stuff and famously lives with almost zero waste. So why do critics try to rip her efforts apart?
North Bay Bohemian |
Leilani Clark |
10-10-2013 |
Environment
The Last Ride of a Cleveland Hells Angel Informantnew
A path from destruction to redemption and back, and a family's trouble with witness protection.
Cleveland Scene |
Vince Grzegorek |
10-09-2013 |
Features
Friends in the Shadowsnew
How developers, corporations, and city contractors buy influence in San Francisco City Hall.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Rebecca Bowe |
10-09-2013 |
Housing & Development
Is Pirate Radio Finally Ready To Go Legit?new
Caught between corporate interests and increasingly populist sentiments, the FCC is about to make an offer that would-be pirates may not be able to refuse.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bill Forman |
10-09-2013 |
Media
How Do Eugenics Victims Find Justice?new
This year, the North Carolina Legislature approved monetary compensation for the state's eugenics victims. Is that enough?
INDY Week |
Belle Boggs |
10-09-2013 |
Policy Issues
Three same-sex couples request, are denied marriage licenses in N.C.new
National protest of anti-same sex marriage laws comes to Charlotte.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Ana McKenzie |
10-09-2013 |
LGBT
Are you an anarchist? Take the quiz and find out!new
Anarchists walk among us. They stand in line behind you at the grocery, their baskets full of shade-grown coffee, kale and nutritional yeast. They ride in bike lanes and pass idling SUVs. In fact, you may be an anarchist.
Deltron 3030's Long-Awaited Returnnew
The Bay Area hip-hop supergroup's sophomore album picks up where its debut left off.
East Bay Express |
Nick Veronin |
10-09-2013 |
Music
Why are women attracted to burlesque?new
Burlesque performer Dita Von Teese draws a mostly female audience to her shows.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Megan Henshall |
10-09-2013 |
Sex
Possible Salmonella-Tainted Chicken for Sale in Safewaynew
Why is a Maui Safeway selling possible salmonella-tainted chicken At low, low prices?
Blue is the Warmest Color: Banned in Boise?new
Blue is the Warmest Color is too good not to be seen. If only Idaho Code would allow it.
Boise Weekly |
George Prentice |
10-09-2013 |
Reviews
Bottom Scratchers with Speargunsnew
San Diego spear fishermen of today come from a lineage that began in the ’30s, with the Bottom Scratchers of La Jolla. Today there are less fish but the equipment is superior. Nevertheless, it’s easy to drown when a big sea bass takes you for a ride through a kelp ball.
San Diego Reader |
Dave Good |
10-09-2013 |
Recreation
Dance-Maker: Stanton Welch Celebrates Ten Years at Houston Balletnew
Stanton Welch didn't always want to be involved with dance, but, for some, dance is truly in the blood.
Houston Press |
Adam Castaneda |
10-09-2013 |
Performance
Who's buying Hofmann Forest?new
Plaintiffs sue N.C. State trustees, try to learn identity of mystery buyer
INDY Week |
Jane Porter |
10-08-2013 |
Environment
