AltWeeklies Wire
Suspicious Mindsnew
In the months leading up to the September 2001 terrorist attacks, five men who would ultimately go down in infamy headed to Las Vegas.
Las Vegas CityLife |
Jason Whited |
02-08-2011 |
Civil Liberties
Crimes of Punishmentnew
A top prison expert talks about human rights in jails across the nation.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
02-04-2011 |
Policy Issues
Edmonton's Somalis: A Community In Transitionnew
African community struggles with deaths of young Somali men.
SEE Magazine |
Angela Brunschot |
02-04-2011 |
Race & Class
The Super Bowl Prostitute Mythnew
Contrary to statements by public officials, 100,000 hookers won't be showing up in Dallas this weekend.
Dallas Observer |
Pete Kotz |
02-03-2011 |
Economy
Mutual Masticationnew
Sharing food marinates your mouth and lubricates your libido.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Zane Fischer |
02-03-2011 |
Sex
Snyder Suesnew
It's Super Bowl week, but instead of preparing to take on the AFC champions, Dan Snyder is taking on a newspaper article. Several months after he was the subject of a Washington City Paper cover story, the owner of the Redskins has filed suit.
Washington City Paper |
Michael Schaffer |
02-03-2011 |
Media
Flooded & Forgottennew
A Nashville neighborhood fights the lingering effects — psychological and physical — of last May’s devastation.
Nashville Scene |
Stephen George |
02-03-2011 |
Disasters
Tags: Nashville Flood
Should Sportswriters be Allowed to Gamble on Sports?new
Financial reporters aren't allowed to buy stock in companies they cover. Political reporters often go so far as to not vote in order to keep their claims of objectivity legitimate. But many sports reporters -- gatekeepers of all the juicy tidbits that could sway public opinion on a game, either in Vegas or with a local bookmaker -- think nothing of placing a wager themselves.
Boston Phoenix |
Sean Kerrigan |
02-03-2011 |
Media
The New Face of Revolution: No Leaders or Parties Need Apply
The uprisings we are witnessing today have their roots in the decline of industrial production that began 60 years ago.
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
02-03-2011 |
International
The Truth About Adult Stem Cellsnew
Pro-lifers say adult stem cells are preferable to embryonic stem cells, but scientists beg to differ.
Tags: Stem Cells, Scott Walker
Planned Personhoodnew
The pro-life movement’s newest attack on reproductive rights raises its profile in Florida.
Orlando Weekly |
Billy Manes |
01-31-2011 |
Policy Issues
Fallen Angelnew
A North Canton soldier was found dead in Iraq. How she died depends on whom you ask.
Cleveland Scene |
John Lasker |
01-26-2011 |
War
Hotseat: Dwight Holtonnew
Oregon's U.S. Attorney on why Portland should rejoin the Joint Terrorism Task Force.
Willamette Week |
Mark Zusman, Nigel Jaquiss, Henry Stern |
01-26-2011 |
Civil Liberties
Tags: Joint Terrorism Task Force, JTTF
'Anchor Babies' Are a Mythnew
This soon-to-be-deported family proves that "anchor babies" are a myth.
The Pitch |
Nadia Pflaum |
01-26-2011 |
Immigration
Alberta Moms Organizing For Breast Milk Banknew
Human milk banking would help ensure health of preemies and babies with sick mothers.
SEE Magazine |
Angela Brunschot |
01-21-2011 |
Children & Families
Tags: Parenting, Breast Milk
