AltWeeklies Wire
Undocumented Latinos 'Come Out'new
Erick Velazquillo, 22, is Charlotte's defacto face of the DREAM Act. He and others live in fear and embarrassment, wondering if today will be the day they'll be picked up and deported to a homeland they never really knew.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Rhiannon Fionn |
09-07-2011 |
Immigration
One Day Not Always Worth the Timenew
The title of the film One Day refers to July 15, though in truth, it refers to over two decades worth of that date.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Matt Brunson |
08-24-2011 |
Reviews
Thom Tillis is N.C.'s No.1 Weaselnew
"Legislator of the Year" was given a nice biscuit for jumping through his corporate overseers' hoops.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
John Grooms |
08-24-2011 |
Commentary
Fright Night: A Feral Farrellnew
Not bad as far as these needless remakes go.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Matt Brunson |
08-24-2011 |
Reviews
Is Michael Harvey a Murderer?new
If you sell or give a lethal combination of drugs to someone and they overdose and die, should you be charged with their murder?
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Tara Servatius |
08-22-2011 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: Michael Harvey, Drug overdoses
Little Dragon's Ritual Unionnew
Electronica quartet from Sweden releases its third album.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Jeff Hahne |
08-17-2011 |
Reviews
The Abuse Revolving Door Keeps Spinningnew
Once again, DSS officials who could be complicit in a child's death get to hide behind state privacy laws with the help of state politicians.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Tara Servatius |
08-15-2011 |
Children & Families
John Grooms vs. a jerk from Operation Save Americanew
Passion is double-edged. It leads us to act nobly in pursuit of positive, uplifting goals; and it can make us act like idiots.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
John Grooms |
08-09-2011 |
Religion
Rupert Murdoch, Peter Gorman's employer, gathers schoolkids' personal infonew
Guess who's trying to help Murdoch get his mitts on schoolkids' information, whether the parents want them to or not? That would be former CMS Superintendent Peter Gorman.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
John Grooms |
08-02-2011 |
Civil Liberties
CD REVIEW: Sorry Bamba's Volume One 1970-1979new
Jazzy funk and soul from a vastly underrated Malian superstar.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Grant Britt |
07-29-2011 |
Reviews
CD Review: Amy LaVere's Stranger Menew
Singer Amy LaVere releases third studio effort full of songs about frustration and emotional solitude.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Jeff Hahne |
07-28-2011 |
Reviews
John Butler Trio brings forth music with a messagenew
The music of John Butler Trio is roots-based, song-driven music with a message.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Jeff Hahne |
07-28-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
A Conversation With 2012 DNC CEO, Steve Kerrigannew
For Steve Kerrigan, the job is political, logistical and personal.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Mary C. Curtis |
07-28-2011 |
Features
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2: Off to see the Wizardnew
A series that has gotten it right since Day One has maintained its integrity and commitment to quality to the very end.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Matt Brunson |
07-28-2011 |
Reviews
N.C.'s a Great Place to be a Burglarnew
Here's why, and how you too can make a buck stealing people's stuff with very little risk of prison time.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Tara Servatius |
07-28-2011 |
Crime & Justice
