AltWeeklies Wire
Georgia Still Behind in Implementing Olmstead Rulingnew
Advocates thought Georgia -- the birthplace of the case -- would be among the first to implement the monumental change.
But it hasn't been. Today it ranks among the slowest states to de-institutionalize those capable of living outside institutions.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Alyssa Abkowitz |
12-16-2004 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Soldier's Heartnew
Thousands of Iraq War veterans will come home to face serious psychological problems and a system that may not be ready to help them.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dan Frosch |
12-15-2004 |
War
The Paper's Trailnew
Across the country, workers at chain-owned newspapers are coming to the aid of management at a family-owned daily in Youngstown, Ohio.
Tags: labor
Faker's Dozennew
Unlike its predecessor, a remake that clung to a hoary heist formula, the sequel contains ample pleasures, most of which amuse as the result of surprises both great and small.
Cleveland Scene |
Luke Y. Thompson |
12-13-2004 |
Reviews
Prodigal Hijosnew
The Garza brothers have gone from being outcasts to the kings of rootsy Texas rock and roll.
Cleveland Scene |
John Nova Lomax |
12-13-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Parties Can Make This Holiday Like No Othernew
To be different this holiday season, try throwing a world fusion party, a pagan feast, a misanthrope party or any of nine other eclectic, nondenominational, festive, frightening and just plain wrong-headed parties dreamed up by Philadelphia City Paper's staff.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Staff Writers |
12-10-2004 |
Recreation
The Village Voice's 27 Favorite Books of the Yearnew
The unsentimental graphic novel by Iranian-born Marjane Satrapi, Persepolis 2 and Linh Dinh's collection of seven stories, Blood and Soap, are among the recommended books.
The Village Voice |
Staff Writers |
12-09-2004 |
Nonfiction
Double Cross?new
When 12 Missoula radiologists declined to sign a contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield, the state’s largest health care insurer called the doctors a monopoly and sued for antitrust violations. What are the Blues really after?
Missoula Independent |
Keila Szpaller |
12-09-2004 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
The Rise of the Religious Leftnew
There is a group of religious folks -- rarely mentioned by major media outlets -- in Mississippi and across the nation. Tired of having their God's name used to support political ideas they don't like, they’re now ready to mobilize and speak up.
Jackson Free Press |
Casey Parks |
12-09-2004 |
Religion
Tags: religion
Only Cowards Resign First, Speak Out Secondnew
Health and Human Services chief Tommy Thompson leaves the Bush White House having overseen the most kooky, dangerous sex education the government has ever promoted.
New York Press |
Michelangelo Signorile |
12-09-2004 |
Commentary
Is Bush the Antichrist?new
A Seattle minister's contention that Dubya is doing the devil's work signals an apocalyptic battle between Christians right and left.
Seattle Weekly |
Tim Appelo |
12-09-2004 |
Religion
Tags: religion
State of the Artnew
As Burning Man approaches its 20th year of celebrating free expression in the Nevada desert, hundreds of artists are staging a revolt that goes to the soul of the mega-event.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Steven T. Jones |
12-08-2004 |
Art
Alberto Gonzales Played Role in Texas Death Penalty Casesnew
Alberto Gonzales briefed George W. Bush on death-penalty cases when Bush, as governor of Texas, allowed 150 men and two women to be executed. And now Gonzales will be the nation's chief law enforcement officer.
The Village Voice |
Nat Hentoff |
12-08-2004 |
Politics
Gambling on Iraqnew
Hundreds of Houstonians have signed up for wartime jobs with Kellogg Brown & Root. The hefty paychecks come with a scary, bloody price.
Houston Press |
Michael Serazio |
12-06-2004 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
Hand Jobsnew
Girls gone wild: Five ladies let their fingers do the talking when they meet for a day of pornogami -- papermaking for adults. (Warning: explicit content)
INDY Week |
Olufunke Moses |
12-03-2004 |
Nonfiction
