AltWeeklies Wire
Occupy DC Builds a "People’s Pentagon"new

The structure was one infraction too many for the Park Police, who were arresting people and surrounding the square with vehicles all day on Sunday.
Washington City Paper |
Lydia DePillis |
12-05-2011 |
#OCCUPY
Occupy SF to Open Credit Unionnew

Occupy SF announced its ambitious plans to turn protesters into bankers by creating the People's Reserve Credit Union.
The 99 Percentnew

On the ground in Albany, and in the air everywhere, signs that a movement has changed the conversation about inequality.
American Heritage Dictionary Adds "Anchor Baby" to Latest Editionnew

The almighty definers at American Heritage don't seem to grasp the volatile nature of the term "anchor baby," a disparaging remark that aims to dehumanize the U.S.-born children of undocumented immigrants.
Phoenix New Times |
Monica Alonzo |
12-02-2011 |
Race & Class
Walking Woundednew

The VA missed serious warning signs that presaged a Texas vet’s violent breakdown.
San Antonio Current |
Michael Barajas |
12-01-2011 |
War
Missing the Marknew

Many schools are failing to meet the (nearly impossible) standards of No Child Left Behind.
San Luis Obispo New Times |
Nick Powell |
12-01-2011 |
Education
Dream Act on ICEnew

College grad fights deportation to Peru, testing the Obama administration's new policy of prioritizing action.
Chico News & Review |
Leslie Layton |
12-01-2011 |
Immigration
How Low Can LivingSocial Go?new

Sometimes you just really want a Big Mac. Or five.
Washington City Paper |
Shani Hilton |
12-01-2011 |
Economy
Imam in the Middlenew

The Gulen Movement generates a lot of money—and some say political influence—through businesses that include media holdings. Yet, the man who inspired all this academic and entrepreneurial fervor is not exactly what you'd call a newsmaker.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
12-01-2011 |
Religion
Inside the Overnight Raid and Arrests of Occupy Phillynew

As the police presence steadily grew, more Occupiers—many familiar faces—began showing up in droves. “Wake up, Occupy Philly!” one chanted as he walked through the tent area.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Randy LoBasso |
11-30-2011 |
#OCCUPY
Tags: Occupy Philly, #OCCUPY
Bullies In Bluenew

Long before Fullerton police officers beat Kelly Thomas — a scrawny homeless man with a history of mental problems — to death, the city's cops ran roughshod over anyone and everyone.
OC Weekly |
Marisa Gerber |
11-30-2011 |
Crime & Justice
The Suicide Filesnew

A sheriff's deputy kills himself and leaves behind a box of files with a reporter's name on it: mine.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Jessica Lussenhop |
11-30-2011 |
Crime & Justice
Progress Report: The Arab Autumnnew

The long march for change continues in the Middle East.
Fast Forward Weekly |
Gwynne Dyer |
11-30-2011 |
International
Occupy Indy Dividednew

Twists to Occupy Indy have emerged over the last few weeks: a contentious financial document, a faction divide, arrests and an unsuccessful Taser deployment.
Tags: #OCCUPY, Occupy Indy
The Agony and the X-tacynew

Overwhelming support for a legendary record store is too little, too late.
LEO Weekly |
Sarah Kelley |
11-30-2011 |
Features