Creative Loafing (Atlanta)

Legislative letdownsnew

With a flourish of political recklessness, Georgia's 40-day legislative session drew to a close last week. And that means it's time to sit back and assess the damage the people we elect to manage our best interests did to said best interests. Granted, it wasn't all bad...

Creative Loafing (Atlanta) | Editorial Board | 04-05-2012 | Policy Issues

Tags: Georgia, legislation, MARTA, abortion rights, Gov. Nathan Deal, HB 347, SB 469, women's reproductive rights

Lobbyists should pay what's owednew

Imagine heading down to the DMV and successfully renewing your driver's license even though you owe more than $47,000 in traffic fines. Wouldn't you be shocked you pulled it off?

Creative Loafing (Atlanta) | William Perry | 04-05-2012 | Policy Issues

Tags: public policy, lobbyists, Common Cause Georgia, Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission, House Speaker David Ralston and Ethics Chairman Joe Wilkinson, State Ethics Commission, Williams Perry

New Falcons stadium for chance to host Super Bowl? That's a gamble.new

For real economic impact, invest in the city.

Creative Loafing (Atlanta) | Editorial Board | 04-02-2012 | Policy Issues

Tags: Sports, Atlanta, Arthur Blank, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta Falcons, Vine City, English Avenue, New Atlanta Falcons Stadium

Blondie ambitionnew

Why Anita Rae Strange hopes her AFF documentary will help her be more like herself, less like Blondie

Creative Loafing (Atlanta) | Melysa Martinez | 03-31-2012 | Culture

Tags: Atlanta Film Festival, Blondie, AKA Blondie, Anita Rae Strange, Atlanta icons, Clermont Lounge

Walmart Cometh to Atlantanew

The big-box retailer and progressive’s worst enemy moves closer to the heart of metro Atlanta.

Creative Loafing (Atlanta) | Thomas Wheatley | 03-15-2012 | Business & Labor

Tags: Walmart Athens, Walmart Atlanta

Beyond the Beating of Brandon Whitenew

The problems in Pittsburgh go beyond the assault of Brandon White.

Creative Loafing (Atlanta) | Gwynedd Stuart | 03-09-2012 | Crime & Justice

Tags: victim-blaming, Brandon White

Happy Steak and Blowjob Day!new

Celebrate with these recipes for steak and, uh, you know.

Creative Loafing (Atlanta) | Melysa Martinez | 03-08-2012 | Sex

Tags: blowjob tips, Steak and Blowjob Day

Leave Ted Turner Alone!new

Let's let the Mouth of the South get old and boring in peace, shall we?

Creative Loafing (Atlanta) | Gwynedd Stuart | 03-07-2012 | Media

Tags: Ted Turner, Hanoi Jane, What ever happened to Ted Turner?

Kevin Young's inner poet and professor wrestle in The Grey Albumnew

The Emory professor takes on the breadth of African-American culture in his ambitious nonfiction work.

Creative Loafing (Atlanta) | Wyatt Williams | 03-07-2012 | Nonfiction

Tags: kevin young, the grey album

Today’s GOP is off the deep endnew

The question used to be, "What's the matter with Kansas?" The question now is, "What's the matter with the GOP?" The two questions are related, of course...

Creative Loafing (Atlanta) | Editorial Board | 03-07-2012 | Commentary

Tags: Mitt Romney, GOP, Ron Paul, Newt Gingrich