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The Growing Irrelevancy of Rick Perrynew
Ever wonder whether the Rick Perry campaign looks back with fondness on those happy days mere months ago when Saturday Night Live would mock him mercilessly? Back when he was relevant? If his also-ran performance at Saturday's ABC Debate is any measure, don't expect too many more SNL skits.
Austin Chronicle |
Austin Chronicle Newsdesk |
01-09-2012 |
Elections
Simmering SOPAnew
Will a proposed law prevent piracy—or stifle free speech?
Santa Fe Reporter |
Joey Peters |
01-09-2012 |
Policy Issues
Rightbloggers Prepare to Swallow Their Santorum and Root for Romneynew
Rightbloggers, who've heretofore been giddily following whatever Great Right Hope might defeat Mittens, are glumly getting with the program.
The Village Voice |
Roy Edroso |
01-09-2012 |
Elections
The Year Ahead in Mittnew
Prepare yourself for 12 months — well, at least 11 — of watching the handsome, well-coiffed former governor of Massachusetts.
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
01-09-2012 |
Elections
Calling Out 'Three Strikes'new
Is the country's most notoriously failed law coming to Massachusetts?
Boston Phoenix |
Chris Faraone |
01-06-2012 |
Policy Issues
Tags: Massachusetts, 3 strikes laws
Deserted Newsnew
Deseret News, 1 year after mass layoffs.
Salt Lake City Weekly |
Eric S. Peterson |
01-06-2012 |
Media
Jan. 8: One Year Laternew
More than 30 gunshots. Six dead. Thirteen wounded. Countless lives shattered.
Recovery in Process: The victims and their loved ones vow to move on - but never forget.
Moving Forward: After a devastatingly bad day, the staff of Gabrielle Giffords went back to work.
Guns Galore: After Jan. 8, the firearms arms race didn't lose a beat.
Recovery in Process: The victims and their loved ones vow to move on - but never forget.
Moving Forward: After a devastatingly bad day, the staff of Gabrielle Giffords went back to work.
Guns Galore: After Jan. 8, the firearms arms race didn't lose a beat.
Tucson Weekly |
Tuscon Weekly Staff |
01-06-2012 |
Disasters
I Spent Christmas in the Clinknew
Deck the halls with a little rosé, a zealous cop and some new friends in the holding tank.
San Diego CityBeat |
Enrique Limon |
01-06-2012 |
Civil Liberties
Maybe Babiesnew
A look at the less obvious films we just might love this coming year.
Orlando Weekly |
Justin Strout |
01-06-2012 |
Reviews
Franchesca Ramsey On Making "Shit White Girls Say...To Black Girls"new
Yesterday, graphic designer, vlogger and comedian Franchesca Ramsey posted her video "Shit White Girls Say...to Black Girls." It got over 1.5 million views its debut day.
The Village Voice |
Steven Thrasher |
01-05-2012 |
Race & Class
The Final Number: 4,486new
With the Iraq War over, we can stop adding up the casualties and start adding up the cost.
Baltimore City Paper |
Lee Gardner |
01-04-2012 |
War
Tags: Iraq War, Iraq War Deaths
Hundreds of Mentally Ill Stranded in Texas Jailsnew
Defendants in Texas with severe mental illness land in the criminal justice system where they're forced to languish for months behind bars while an overburdened state hospital system struggles to find room.
San Antonio Current |
Michael Barajas |
01-04-2012 |
Health
New Year, New Cuts to Calif. Budgetnew
Can California's government ever be repaired?
North Bay Bohemian |
Kylie Mendonca |
01-04-2012 |
Policy Issues
Dollar Dance: Same-Sex Marriage in Pennsylvanianew
Pennsylvania's stance on same-sex marriage doesn't make social or fiscal sense.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Lauren Daley |
01-04-2012 |
LGBT
The True Cost of For-Profit Schoolsnew
Florida's Mavericks High Schools hope to profit from education – but at what cost?
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Lisa Rab |
01-04-2012 |
Education
