AltWeeklies Wire
American Heritage Dictionary Adds "Anchor Baby" to Latest Editionnew
The almighty definers at American Heritage don't seem to grasp the volatile nature of the term "anchor baby," a disparaging remark that aims to dehumanize the U.S.-born children of undocumented immigrants.
Phoenix New Times |
Monica Alonzo |
12-02-2011 |
Race & Class
Walking Woundednew
The VA missed serious warning signs that presaged a Texas vet’s violent breakdown.
San Antonio Current |
Michael Barajas |
12-01-2011 |
War
Missing the Marknew
Many schools are failing to meet the (nearly impossible) standards of No Child Left Behind.
San Luis Obispo New Times |
Nick Powell |
12-01-2011 |
Education
Dream Act on ICEnew
College grad fights deportation to Peru, testing the Obama administration's new policy of prioritizing action.
Chico News & Review |
Leslie Layton |
12-01-2011 |
Immigration
How Low Can LivingSocial Go?new
Sometimes you just really want a Big Mac. Or five.
Washington City Paper |
Shani Hilton |
12-01-2011 |
Economy
Imam in the Middlenew
The Gulen Movement generates a lot of money—and some say political influence—through businesses that include media holdings. Yet, the man who inspired all this academic and entrepreneurial fervor is not exactly what you'd call a newsmaker.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
12-01-2011 |
Religion
Endpapers: Winter Readingnew
Some cool books for the coming season.
The Memphis Flyer |
The Flyer Staff |
12-01-2011 |
Books
Twitter-Friendly Atlanta is Not Fully Wired Yetnew
Atlanta is supposed to be one of America's most wired cities. #Truth?
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Thomas Wheatley |
12-01-2011 |
Tech
Inside the Overnight Raid and Arrests of Occupy Phillynew
As the police presence steadily grew, more Occupiers—many familiar faces—began showing up in droves. “Wake up, Occupy Philly!” one chanted as he walked through the tent area.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Randy LoBasso |
11-30-2011 |
#OCCUPY
Tags: Occupy Philly, #OCCUPY
Bullies In Bluenew
Long before Fullerton police officers beat Kelly Thomas — a scrawny homeless man with a history of mental problems — to death, the city's cops ran roughshod over anyone and everyone.
OC Weekly |
Marisa Gerber |
11-30-2011 |
Crime & Justice
The Suicide Filesnew
A sheriff's deputy kills himself and leaves behind a box of files with a reporter's name on it: mine.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Jessica Lussenhop |
11-30-2011 |
Crime & Justice
Progress Report: The Arab Autumnnew
The long march for change continues in the Middle East.
Fast Forward Weekly |
Gwynne Dyer |
11-30-2011 |
International
Occupy Indy Dividednew
Twists to Occupy Indy have emerged over the last few weeks: a contentious financial document, a faction divide, arrests and an unsuccessful Taser deployment.
Tags: #OCCUPY, Occupy Indy
The Agony and the X-tacynew
Overwhelming support for a legendary record store is too little, too late.
LEO Weekly |
Sarah Kelley |
11-30-2011 |
Features
The Raw Milk Dealnew
As the local-food movement has grown--with its emphasis on fresh and unadulterated products--so has interest in raw milk. Many of those eager to supply that new market are small-scale farmers with a couple of cows and an often-evangelical faith in raw milk.
Boise Weekly |
Guy Hand |
11-30-2011 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Raw Milk, Treasured Sunrise Acres
