AltWeeklies Wire
Giving Depressed Teens Another Chance at Happiness and Lifenew
When Jeff Lamontagne and other members of his church held a walk to raise money to enable students who were depressed and at risk of suicide to receive psychological treatment five years ago, they had no idea that they'd taken the first steps toward establishing a nonprofit that would become a model for suicide prevention nationwide.
Boulder Weekly |
Pamela White |
05-19-2008 |
Science
Activism is Just Another Marketing Schemenew
Let us bow in praise to activist celebrities -- those all-knowing martyrs of the American melodrama, forever guiding the aimless masses with their acute political observations and personal reflections.
Boulder Weekly |
Ben Corbett |
05-19-2008 |
Commentary
A Political Slam-Dunk: Clinton 2008/Obama 2012new
It's time for the Democrats to acknowledge the value of one of the most powerful combinations in American political history. The needs of the greater good will be best served by keeping this "dream team" together, rather than continuing down this potentially ill-fated either-or path.
Boulder Weekly |
Stewart Sallo |
05-12-2008 |
Commentary
Is Nuclear Energy Really Cheap or Clean?new

Behind the seeming swell of interest in nuclear energy is a well-funded lobbying effort that has funneled millions into Congress and the Bush administration, earning billions in subsidies for itself -- as well as a preferential treatment during Vice President Dick Cheney's secret energy talks.
Boulder Weekly |
Pamela White |
05-05-2008 |
Environment
Clinton and Obama Play a Dangerous Game with Gunsnew
They both have supported measures that make them radioactive with gun owners who vote the issue. But chances are it will be gun owners who decide the 2008 presidential election and possibly the Democratic nomination. So both candidates are trying to present themselves as friends of the firearm, with not-so-great results.
Boulder Weekly |
Paul Danish |
04-28-2008 |
Commentary
Walid Shoebat, the 'Former Terrorist'new
He claims that he is a former Palestine Liberation Organization terrorist turned Christian peace activist. On April 29, the University of Colorado's College Republicans are bringing Shoebat to Boulder, at a cost of roughly $30,000. But now critics and journalists are beginning to question the validity of his story and his identity.
Boulder Weekly |
Michael de Yoanna |
04-28-2008 |
International
'An Elementary Education' Takes On School Choicenew

The new documentary asks, "Is the need for school choice greater than the need for community?"
Boulder Weekly |
Dana Logan |
04-22-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Fighting for Women's Rights in Pakistannew
Pakistani Muslim and feminist Shanaz Bukhari Bukhari fights to end domestic violence and wife burning.
Boulder Weekly |
Pamela White |
04-22-2008 |
International
Obama Can't Win as Black Radical, but He Can Win as MLKnew
In his Philadelphia speech, Obama tried to explain Rev. Wright to America. What America -- both black and white America -- needs to hear Obama do is explain America to Rev. Wright.
Boulder Weekly |
Paul Danish |
04-15-2008 |
Commentary
Ten Signs that Colorado's Environment is Heating Upnew
Signs of stress are already all over the state, and unless we rapidly alter our carbon-dioxide emissions -- and encourage China and India to do the same -- climate change will trigger even greater chaos on our landscapes and in our lives.
Boulder Weekly |
Joshua Zaffos |
04-15-2008 |
Environment
Why Obama's Great Speech on Race Fell Shortnew
The trouble with the speech was that the core issue raised by Obama's relationship with Rev. Jeremiah Wright isn't race. It's patriotism.
Boulder Weekly |
Paul Danish |
03-31-2008 |
Commentary
Jim Hightower: A Man for the Peoplenew
Hightower speaks about his faith in the average American, our power to make change and why Barack Obama reminds him of FDR.
Boulder Weekly |
Pamela White |
03-31-2008 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Cherry Pickers Lose Electionsnew
Hillary Clinton could learn a thing or two about winning elections from Ben Nighthorse Campbell. Barack Obama already has.
Boulder Weekly |
Paul Danish |
03-18-2008 |
Commentary
Life Sentencenew
In Colorado, a criminal record stays with you forever, no matter how small the crime. A new bill aims to change this.
Boulder Weekly |
Pamela White |
03-18-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Gambling Addiction Affects More than Just Your Walletnew
For most people, gambling can be a fun source of recreation, but for between 6 and 9 million Americans, it is an addiction over which they have no control.
Boulder Weekly |
Dana Logan |
03-10-2008 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science