AltWeeklies Wire
On Coming Out and Staying Strong in a Not-Always-Welcoming Culturenew
The queer subculture that exists within San Antonio and other heavily concentrated Latino communities maintains itself despite cultural stigmas associated with being gay.
San Antonio Current |
Christine Garza |
06-29-2011 |
LGBT
Claims of Sexual Abuse by Former Priest Results in Calls to Stay Executionnew
The church of St. Clare’s in San Antonio, a symbol of faith and piety for some, has become an icon of the fear and shame others here have kept buried for decades.
San Antonio Current |
Michael Barajas |
06-15-2011 |
Crime & Justice
Endangered Species Act Has Kept the Water Flowing in Texas, and it Won't Stop the Oilnew
Despite all the political huffing you hear coming from Texas these days, the federal Endangered Species Act has actually been an economic boon to Texas.
San Antonio Current |
Greg Harman |
06-09-2011 |
Environment
Andres Valdez: The Dog Whisperer of San Antonionew
Valdez is working to save San Antonio's dogs -- and restore our humanity.
San Antonio Current |
Barbara Renaud Gonzalez |
04-11-2011 |
Animal Issues
Worst of the Worst?new
It’s commonly assumed that juvenile offenders thrown into the adult court and prison system are the worst of the worst, beyond rehabilitation. But a new report released today paints an altogether different picture.
San Antonio Current |
Michael Barajas |
03-25-2011 |
Crime & Justice
Cruelest Cutsnew
Plans to gut mental health spending in Texas will not only destroy lives, but overwhelm jails, emergency rooms, and taxpayers’ wallets.
San Antonio Current |
Michael Barajas |
03-25-2011 |
Homelessness
Midnight at the Oasisnew
How the madman of Libya is advancing energy progress in South Texas.
San Antonio Current |
Michael Wurth |
03-11-2011 |
Environment
Should Apple Ban Racist iPhone App Mariachi Hero?new
Just a few days ago Apple banned a set of apps based on their sexually suggestive material. Why would they choose not to, likewise, prohibit applications with racist overtones such as Mariachi Hero?
San Antonio Current |
DeAnne Cuellar |
03-04-2011 |
Race & Class
After the DREAMnew
Students fighting for a path to citizenship still looking for reliable allies.
San Antonio Current |
Michael Barajas |
03-04-2011 |
Immigration
Tags: Rick Perry, DREAM Act
Groups urge U.S. Department of Homeland Security to end new prison contract with GEOnew
Over a dozen Texas civil and immigrant rights groups this week sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano protesting the new privately-run immigration detention center slated for construction in Karnes County, Texas.
San Antonio Current |
Michael Barajas |
02-28-2011 |
Immigration
The Elephant in the Womb: Planned Parenthood Attackednew
Ideological strike on women’s health care to further cripple Texas' budget.
San Antonio Current |
Michael Barajas |
02-24-2011 |
The War on Women
New Texas Law Proposes Punishing Parents and Teens for Sextingnew
Additionally, the proposed new law will require schools to conduct mobile literacy in classrooms on the ramifications of the new law.
San Antonio Current |
Deanne Cuellar |
02-18-2011 |
Sex
Tags: Sexting, Cell Phones
Prisons for Profitnew
Deaths, lawsuits don’t stop expansion of GEO immigration prisons
San Antonio Current |
Michael Barajas |
02-18-2011 |
Immigration
Creativity at Ground Zeronew
Is public education in Texas something aspiring writers simply have to endure?
San Antonio Current |
Roberto Ontiveros |
02-07-2011 |
Education
Tags: Literacy
Up In Smokenew
DEA's pending ban on synthetic marijuana hasn't slowed Spice sales.
San Antonio Current |
Drew Stone |
01-20-2011 |
Drugs
Tags: Synthetic Marijuana, Spice
