AltWeeklies Wire
Profiting From 9/11: The Winnersnew
For some people, the terrorist attacks have been a gold mine.
The Village Voice |
Graham Rayman |
09-02-2011 |
Policy Issues
Legal Battle on ‘Fetal Pain’ Abortion Law Could Have National Consequencesnew
A 33-year-old Idaho woman is seeking class-action status on a federal lawsuit challenging a new state law that bans abortion after 20 weeks of gestation, made possible by the claim babies are developed enough at that stage to feel pain.
The American Independent News Network |
Sofia Resnick |
09-01-2011 |
Policy Issues
Daniel Ellsberg: Secrets, Lies—and When To Tell Themnew
Daniel Ellsberg discusses the ethics of truth-telling 40 years after the Pentagon Papers.
Sacramento News & Review |
Kel Munger |
09-01-2011 |
Civil Liberties
August Deadly for Iraqis and U.S. Soldiers in Afghanistannew
August was not easy for U.S. service members in Afghanistan. It was the deadliest month in that part of the Middle East, with 66 casualties.
Weekly Alibi |
Marisa Demarco |
09-01-2011 |
War
Weeded Out: Medical Marijuana in D.C. Requires Federal Waivernew
Opening a pot shop in D.C. means signing a paper that says you're a criminal.
Washington City Paper |
Martin Austermuhle |
09-01-2011 |
Drugs
Johnny DuPree Aims to Win Mississippinew
Johnny DuPree needs 38 percent of the white vote to become the first black governor of Mississippi.
Jackson Free Press |
Lacey McLaughlin |
09-01-2011 |
Elections
Paper Lossesnew
The Colorado Springs Gazette sees continuing decline, with paid home delivery now below 50,000.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
08-31-2011 |
Media
Hip-Hop and Comics Collidenew
For years now, comics and hip-hop culture have been on something of a collision course.
Charleston City Paper |
Corey Hutchins |
08-31-2011 |
Recreation
The Man With the $16 Housenew
Squatter Ken Robinson's living the American dream.
Dallas Observer |
Leslie Minora |
08-31-2011 |
Housing & Development
La Chola Wants Younew
Please don’t be intimidated by La Chola, whose real name is Mayra "Breezy" Ramirez.
San Antonio Current |
Enrique Lopetegui |
08-31-2011 |
Music
The Last Summer of Mass Destructionnew
After 50 years, Oregon is almost done incinerating its cache of WMDs, one by one.
The Portland Mercury |
Sarah Mirk |
08-31-2011 |
War
Dead Runnew
As her husband lay in a pool of blood, Claudia Hoerig fled to Brazil.
Cleveland Scene |
Kyle Swenson |
08-31-2011 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: Claudia Hoerig, Karl Hoerig
Tropical Storm Irene Hits Vermontnew
One day after Tropical Storm Irene left flooding and devastation in many Southern Vermont towns, Burlington and Winooski residents flocked to the Winooski Falls to see the raging river for themselves.
Seven Days |
Eva Sollberger |
08-30-2011 |
Disasters
Hugo's Hostagenew
From Miami, exiled banker Eligio Cedeno keeps up the fight against Hugo Chavez.
Miami New Times |
Michael E. Miller |
08-30-2011 |
International
