AltWeeklies Wire
Walking in Worcesternew

The laws say pedestrians have the right of way. Reality tells us it is not always so black and white when it comes to cars versus humans on the streets. Some will tell you pedestrians bear as much responsibility as motorists when it comes to preventing the potentially tragic collision of metal and flesh. Drivers will, too, like the woman at a recent area crime watch meeting in Worcester who accused some pedestrians of purposely crossing the streets at a snail's pace.
Worcester Magazine |
Walter Bird Jr. |
12-19-2014 |
Transportation
Southern LGBTs Get Good, Bad Newsnew

Despite new information about social and economic disparities facing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in the South, Mississippi continues to make slow, steady progress toward equality.
Jackson Free Press |
R.L. Nave |
12-19-2014 |
LGBT
Why Is Kim Jong-un So Afraid of Seth Rogen?new

Sony assumed North Korea would hate the movie. The question was: What would it do?
L.A. Weekly |
Amy Nicholson |
12-15-2014 |
Movies
Tags: Kim Jong-Un
Talkin' Dirtynew

Transsexual escort Amanda Coxx schools us in ‘the world’s oldest profession.’
Metro Times |
Lee DeVito |
12-12-2014 |
Sex
The View from the Park Overlooking the Portnew

Harbor Department Issues Draft Public Access Investment Funding Policy.
Random Lengths News |
James Preston Allen and Publisher |
12-12-2014 |
Commentary
Mother of 'Nognew
Here's how to rule the Christmas party, by looking to the French Creme Anglaise for guidance.
Weekly Alibi |
Ari LeVaux |
12-12-2014 |
Food+Drink
From Medical to Midwifenew

Birthing at home goes against our medically structured cultural norms.
VUE Weekly |
Rebecca Medel |
12-12-2014 |
Health
Play That Backnew

The history, rise and current trends of the EDM scene and a close look at musicians and followers of the music in Worcester, Massachusetts. The story also explores whether or not accusations of the scene and drug use go hand in hand.
Worcester Magazine |
Joshua Lyford |
12-12-2014 |
Music
Over a Barrel, From Alberta to New Brunswicknew

The Energy East pipeline is causing turmoil.
The Coast, Halifax's Weekly |
Jacob Boon |
12-12-2014 |
Environment
This is What Democracy Looks Likenew

A new generation of activists emerges from the turmoil of the Ferguson and New York grand jury decisions.
Baltimore City Paper |
Baynard Woods |
12-10-2014 |
Civil Liberties
Tags: ferguson
Orlando Activists Protest Grand Jury Decisions in Ferguson and New Yorknew

Approximately 100 gather for peaceful protest to point out that racism and police brutality can happen anywhere.
Orlando Weekly |
Erin Sullivan |
12-10-2014 |
Race & Class
The pagan roots of Christmasnew

What do trees, an old man, a burning log and stockings have to do with it, anyway?
VUE Weekly |
Mel Priestley |
12-10-2014 |
Religion
Writing the rights of animalsnew

Charter of Rights and Freedoms for Animals aims to deal with instances of animal abuse in Canada.
VUE Weekly |
Rebecca Medel |
12-10-2014 |
Animal Issues
No one can prevent us from dreamingnew

Peace activist Dr Izzeldin Abuelaish lost three daughters to war, but no one can destroy his hope
VUE Weekly |
Malcolm Azania |
12-10-2014 |
International
Progress, Derailed?new

Has the Obama administration hobbled the Endangered Species Act?
Tucson Weekly |
Judith Lewis Mernit |
12-10-2014 |
Environment