AltWeeklies Wire
Healing for Musiciansnew
Through Nuci's Space, any musician in Athens, Ga. can get psychological counseling for $10 a session.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Doug Monroe |
02-23-2006 |
Commentary
The Odd Couplenew
The newly appointed MARTA chairman isn't fazed by a state representative's ire against Atlanta transit company's management.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Doug Monroe |
02-15-2006 |
Commentary
Voter Fraud Made Easynew
Under Georgia law, people no longer have to give a reason to cast an absentee ballot, such as being disabled or planning to be out of the precinct on Election Day.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Doug Monroe |
02-02-2006 |
Commentary
Death With Dignitynew
When he died, Hugh Spake didn't want an announcement in the paper, but this isn't an announcement -- it's a salute.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Doug Monroe |
01-12-2006 |
Commentary
Protege Turns Porn Promoternew
A polite sports writer first learns to be a boxing inspector, then moves on to "So You Wanna be a Porn Star?"
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Doug Monroe |
12-15-2005 |
Commentary
Some Homeless Women Still Can't Find Shelternew
In two weeks, the federal government stops paying to help the Katrina evacuees in our midst. Many of them will be on the streets, too.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Doug Monroe |
11-23-2005 |
Commentary
Another Misstep in the Stumbling World of Journalismnew
Last month, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution made a stunning announcement: The paper's editorial board would not endorse candidates in Atlanta's elections.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Doug Monroe |
11-10-2005 |
Commentary
When Will Leaders Learn More Highways Aren't the Answer?new
A man who may become Georgia's next lieutenant governor thinks we ought to keep widening roads. "As long as Georgians have a love affair with their vehicles, we've got to widen the roads," Republican Casey Cagle said at a recent candidate forum.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Doug Monroe |
10-27-2005 |
Commentary
Think Katrina Was Bad? Try an Avian Flu Pandemicnew
Politicians in Washington are beginning to wake up to the terrifying realization that a flu pandemic in America could wipe out a third of the population.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Doug Monroe |
10-13-2005 |
Commentary
Libertarian Candidate Blasts Boortz/Linder Plannew
Allen Buckley says the fair tax is a sham. Last week, he called Neal Boortz to discuss the fair tax on the air.
Boortz hung up on him.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Doug Monroe |
09-01-2005 |
Commentary
In the Drive to Avert Nuclear Catastrophe, Is Anybody Listening?new
A year before 9/11, Ted Turner wanted to talk about bankrolling former U.S. Sen. Sam Nunn to try to save the world from nuclear terrorism.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Doug Monroe |
08-25-2005 |
Commentary
Avoiding Bart Simpson's Candy Bingesnew
One writer discusses the ups and downs of child obesity.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Doug Monroe |
08-18-2005 |
Commentary
Art Arrives Wrapped in a Southern Accentnew
Doug Monroe observes the beauty of a hometown poet's work read in his Southern accent.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Doug Monroe |
08-04-2005 |
Commentary
Pardon Me, Boys, Are You Derailing Our Choo-Choo?new
Some transportation troglodytes seem to be trying to derail passenger trains in Georgia before they even get started again. It's a pity because Atlanta is just about a year away from actually running a commuter rail line like a real, grown-up metropolis.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Doug Monroe |
07-28-2005 |
Commentary
Transportation Vision Is in Rearview Mirrornew
The increase of car ownership and congestion has taken a toll on small businesses in a west Georgia city, and relief seems a long way off.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Doug Monroe |
07-14-2005 |
Commentary
