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Calif. Prop. 8 Is Unconstitutional, Appeals Court Saysnew

A federal appeals court ruled this morning that California's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional.
Tags: Same-Sex Marriage, Proposition 8
Gas, Oil or Hot Air?new

What is it about the term "fossil fuels" that we don't seem to understand?
Urban Tulsa Weekly |
Arnold Hamilton |
02-07-2012 |
Energy
The Thin Line Between Dog Rescuing and Dog Hoardingnew

Dallas' animal rescuers want to save dogs from cruelty and neglect. But some need to be saved from themselves.
Dallas Observer |
Anna Merlan |
02-07-2012 |
Animal Issues
Tags: Dog Rescuers, Stray Dogs in Dallas
The Bedrock of Idahonew

Money, death, and the deep roots of Idaho's Silver Valley.
The Inlander |
Chris Stein |
02-07-2012 |
Business & Labor
S.C. Venue Says GOPers Didn't Pay $227,000 Hotel Tabnew

The Charleston Place is suing the Southern Republican Leadership Conference, claiming the group booked nearly the entire venue for the weekend of the Republican primary and has since refused to pay its $227,872 bill.
Charleston City Paper |
Dan McCue |
02-03-2012 |
Politics
Vermin Supremenew

For 25 years, anarchist, “psy-ops clown,” and former Baltimore club promoter Vermin Supreme has occupied the narrowing gap between the candidates and the cops.
Baltimore City Paper |
Edward Ericson Jr. |
02-03-2012 |
Features
Mississippi Pardongate: What's Next?new

When state investigators caught up to convicted murderer Joseph Ozment Sunday night, he was living in a Laramie, Wyo., hotel and driving the Mercedes-Benz of his fiancée, LaChina Tillman, an engineer with defense contracting giant Northrop Grumman.
Jackson Free Press |
R.L. Nave |
02-03-2012 |
Crime & Justice
For-Profit Educator Gives Employees a Tough Lesson in Modern Businessnew

Education Management Corporation is one of Pittsburgh's most prominent employers. The for-profit educator, nearly half of which is owned by Goldman Sachs, laid off hundreds of workers last Thursday.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Charlie Deitch |
02-03-2012 |
Education
Doctor Against Birth Control for Employeesnew

A Twin Cities-based dermatologist may close down his business rather than offer his employees contraception.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Aaron Rupar |
02-03-2012 |
Health
Special Education: An Examination of the FBI Citizens' Academynew

Is the San Diego field office's program an example of good community outreach or plain old cronyism?
San Diego CityBeat |
Dave Maass |
02-03-2012 |
Features
Super Bowl Economicsnew

Is the big game a cash cow or boondoggle?
NUVO |
Robert Annis |
02-02-2012 |
Business & Labor
Eagle vs. Sharknew

Grooveshark gets hooked by a $17 billion lawsuit — and brings the national debate over copyright infringement to Central Florida.
Orlando Weekly |
Erin Sullivan |
02-01-2012 |
Music
The Dirty Dance: Idaho in the Middle of a New Coal Rushnew

Plans to bring coal trains across the Northwest raise big questions.
Boise Weekly |
Zach Hagadone |
02-01-2012 |
Environment
Dawn of the Voting Deadnew

South Carolina election officials refute claims of 'zombie voters.'
Columbia Free Times |
Corey Hutchins |
02-01-2012 |
Elections
The Life of a Citynew

A new documentary looks to urban planning to solve tomorrow's problems.
Hartford Advocate |
John Adamian |
02-01-2012 |
Reviews
Tags: Gary Hustwit, Urbanized