AltWeeklies Wire
'Writing While Arab'new
The Radius of Arab American Writers (RAWI), with a membership of 215 poets, fiction writers, playwrights, bloggers, filmmakers and others, holds its conference in Dearborn, Mich.
Metro Times |
Lolita Hernandez |
05-22-2007 |
Books
Cinemasports Comes to Detroitnew
In what's frequently called the "Iron Chef of Filmmaking," the premise of the competition is simple: Participants have 10 breathless hours to script, shoot and edit a three- to four-minute film.
Metro Times |
Meghana Keshavan |
05-22-2007 |
Movies
Fund Education -- Or Dienew
Why good schools matter more than low taxes for Michigan.
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
05-22-2007 |
Commentary
In the Moodnew
With a rap beef behind him and a new single getting local radio love, Detroit's Moody is almost content.
Metro Times |
Kahn Davison |
05-15-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Moody
Rethinking Arguments Against Impeachmentnew
I have been steadfastly against trying to impeach George W. Bush, even though he is clearly the worst president in the modern history of America -- yet I am beginning to think I was wrong.
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
05-15-2007 |
Commentary
Soldiers of Fortunenew
Private military corps in Iraq raise questions, stakes.
Metro Times |
Sandra Svoboda |
05-15-2007 |
War
Air Guitar Heros: Delta Allows Carry-onsnew
Instrument cases sized for guitars and violins are A-OK for the overhead bin.
Metro Times |
Wendy Case |
05-08-2007 |
Transportation
Tags: transportation
Park Places: Parkitecture in Detroitnew
Where we put our cars, and why it matters.
Metro Times |
Jerry Herron |
05-08-2007 |
Transportation
Tags: transportation
Detroit Cobras: Under the Coversnew
They've long been the city’s hippest cover band, but they might be the city’s hippest band, period.
Metro Times |
Nate Cavalieri |
05-08-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Detroit Cobras
LCD’s Disco Infiltrationnew
James Murphy is simultaneously Zeitgeist-definer, record geek, studio savant and party-starting catalyst.
Metro Times |
Dave Segal |
05-08-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: LCD Soundsystem, Sound of Silver
Who Will the Battered Republicans Run for President?new
Mitt, Rudy, or John? Buyer's remorse, after all, is a terrible thing after a presidential election
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
04-24-2007 |
Commentary
Schoolhouse Locksnew
Detroit school closures complicate education and the city's revival.
Metro Times |
Sandra Svoboda |
04-24-2007 |
Education
Tags: Education
Roots of Warnew
Giving hell that homey feeling.
Metro Times |
Kelli B. Kavanaugh |
04-17-2007 |
Nonfiction
Black Like Obamanew
Forget: "Is Barack Obama black enough to deserve the support of black voters?" The real question should be: "Is Barack Obama equipped to lead the most powerful country in the world?"
Metro Times |
Larry Gabriel |
04-10-2007 |
Commentary
What Are You Afraid Of?new
Metro Detroiters share insecurities, uncertainties and a ghost story.
Metro Times |
Staff |
04-03-2007 |
Culture
Tags: lifestyles
