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The New Last Frontiernew
While the American icon of space exploration -- the Space Shuttle -- may soon be losing its wings, the government hopes to relaunch our Apollo-era imaginations with a slew of new technologies and a detailed outline for planetary domination.
L.A. Alternative |
Claire L. Evans |
07-11-2006 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
The Gun Clubnew
The state of Nevada makes it very easy to carry a concealed weapon -- is that a good or a bad thing?
Reno News & Review |
D. Brian Burghart |
07-06-2006 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
The Young and the Restlessnew
Another summer approaches, and thousands of New Haven teens have nothing to do -- is the city to blame?
New Haven Advocate |
Ryan Kearney |
05-08-2006 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Moving on Downnew
A homeless couple spends day after day just trying to get by.
Baltimore City Paper |
Van Smith |
04-13-2006 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
No Place Like Homenew
Margaret Rouleau has lived in a state-run facility for people with developmental disabilities and mental retardation for 56 years, but if Gov. Mitt Romney has his way, her home will be shut down.
Boston Phoenix |
Deirdre Fulton |
02-24-2006 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Out in the Coldnew
With nearly $30 million to spend on heating oil for poor people this winter, you'd think the Maine State Housing Authority would have bargained a pretty good price with the oil dealers, right?
Portland Phoenix |
Lance Tapley |
02-16-2006 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Hardening the 'Soft Targets'new
A concerted national effort leads to homeland security funding for Jewish nonprofits.
San Diego CityBeat |
Kelly Davis |
02-08-2006 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
The Futility of Boycottsnew
If you're planning to boycott Microsoft, get in line.
Seattle Weekly |
Geov Parrish |
01-24-2006 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Squeezing Sudannew
A group of Sudanese immigrants living in Maine is lobbying the state's retirement fund to divest from Sudan, a strategy reminiscent of the economic campaign to end apartheid in South Africa.
Portland Phoenix |
Sara Donnelly |
01-12-2006 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
A Somber Occupationnew
Maine’s anti-war activists have come up with a plan to make our congressional delegates listen. And they’re marketing it to other states.
Portland Phoenix |
Sara Donnelly |
12-17-2005 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Power Playnew
With a municipal cooperative's offer to buy NorthWestern Energy on the table, the Independent takes a hard look at Montana's pitch for a public utility.
Missoula Independent |
Jessie McQuillan |
09-01-2005 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
From High School Slut to Board of Education Anti-Evolutionistnew
In her tell-all autobiography, Connie Morris reveals that before she was an enemy of evolution, she was a black-haired siren -- frolicking in free love, drowning in drugs and enduring domestic violence before giving herself to Christ. But even Jesus couldn't tame her.
The Pitch |
Justin Kendall |
08-23-2005 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Peace During Wartimenew
With war raging in Iraq, Montana's Jeannette Rankin Peace Center finds itself at a turning point, battling apathy and activist fatigue as it searches for new ways to re-energize the movement.
Missoula Independent |
John S. Adams |
08-11-2005 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Time to Grow Upnew
Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels says a taller, denser downtown is inevitable, even desirable. But critics say bigger isn't better unless you do it right.
Seattle Weekly |
Philip Dawdy |
08-10-2005 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Stolen Statusnew
The federal government is considering legislation that would water down some states' identity theft-protection laws.
Tucson Weekly |
Dave Devine |
08-04-2005 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
