AltWeeklies Wire
The Rise in Tattoo Removalnew
As tattoo art continues to explode in popularity, so, naturally, does its opposite.
East Bay Express |
Ellen Cushing |
08-10-2011 |
Culture
Why don't people vote?new
Voter turnout in local elections is abysmally low, though it is difficult to pinpoint exactly why so many people abstain.
YES! Weekly |
Eric Ginsburg |
08-10-2011 |
Elections
Hootie and the Blowfish keep exploringnew
With Hootie and the Blowfish no longer touring, the annual Homegrown concerts for the Hootie and the Blowfish Foundation have become significant events for fans in the Carolinas.
Charleston City Paper |
Chris Parker |
08-09-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Ian Bogost reveals How to Do Things With Videogamesnew
Georgia Tech professor's new books expand the playing field for video games
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
08-09-2011 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
A New Latin Quarternew
Michael Joe on how Vietnamese-Americans in eastern New Orleans are adapting to the area's new Hispanic population, and vice versa
Gambit |
Michael Joe |
08-09-2011 |
Food+Drink
John Grooms vs. a jerk from Operation Save Americanew
Passion is double-edged. It leads us to act nobly in pursuit of positive, uplifting goals; and it can make us act like idiots.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
John Grooms |
08-09-2011 |
Religion
A Study in Resolvenew
Michelle Magdalena’s journey to tsunami-ravaged Japan led her to believe she is viewing a most patriotic time in the world’s history.
Monterey County Weekly |
Kera Abraham and Mary Duan |
08-08-2011 |
Features
Evolution of a Dreamnew
Key Ingredients of African Soul release their debut album
Tucson Weekly |
Jim Lipson |
08-08-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Methodist pastor opts for life of protest on the streetnew
After a week living on the street, Lorenza Andrade-Smith’s focus is drifting.
San Antonio Current |
Michael Barajas |
08-08-2011 |
Civil Liberties
Measuring Progress: The Evolution of Downtown Jackson Partnersnew
City dwellers and business advocates have big dreams for their city, but things were rocky just 20 years ago in downtown Jackson.
Jackson Free Press |
Lacey McLaughlin |
08-08-2011 |
Housing & Development
Google that Sh!t: Search Alec -Baldwinnew
This super-advanced Googling procedure rids your results of those pertaining to that bleeding heart actor (that's what the "minus" sign is for, in boolean terms), and lands you smack down in the middle of pure evil.
Flagpole Magazine |
Matthew Pulver |
08-05-2011 |
Media
Arms around the citynew
Neighborhoods Day showcases a vibrant, positive, united Detroit.
Metro Times |
Larry Gabriel |
08-05-2011 |
Features
The QueQue: State murder? Nothing to see herenew
If history is any indicator, we should have known state officials would never willingly settle a years-long investigation into one of the state’s most contentious executions
San Antonio Current |
SA Current News Team |
08-05-2011 |
Civil Liberties
People for Sale: Sex trafficking hits home in Lane Countynew
Lane County treatment facilities, women’s advocates and law enforcement say Eugene is no stranger to sex trafficking, but resources for helping its victims are scarce.
Eugene Weekly |
Shannon Finnell |
08-05-2011 |
Crime & Justice
Groupoff: Some business owners say they lose money on Groupon and other coupon dealsnew
Some Boulder County employers are airing concerns about Groupon and similar group discount programs, citing costs that they say can be debilitating to small businesses.
“It’s been the single worst business decision I’ve ever made,” Rachel Bacchus, owner of Boulder-based ELDO Esthetics and Waxing, says of her experience with Groupon.
Boulder Weekly |
Jefferson Dodge |
08-05-2011 |
Economy
