AltWeeklies Wire
Prince is Untouchablenew
There’s taking things to the next level, and then there’s Prince.
Seattle Weekly |
Duff McKagan |
06-13-2011 |
Reviews
Tags: Prince, Duff McKagan
Dallas Mavericks Win NBA Finalsnew
Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks beat LeBron James and the Miami Heat in Game 6 to win the 2011 NBA Championship.
Dallas Observer |
Richie Whitt |
06-13-2011 |
Sports
Where Does Your Data Go When You Die?new
In the absence of meaningful state or federal regulation regarding post-mortem rights in cyberspace, a so-called digital death industry is booming.
Boston Phoenix |
Chris Faraone |
06-10-2011 |
Tech
Tags: DataInherit, Entrustet
The FBI in Sin Citynew
Newly declassified FBI documents paint a (sometimes comic) picture of the agency's activities in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas CityLife |
Jason Whited |
06-10-2011 |
History
Med-Pot Dispensary Owners Caught in War on Weednew
Joe Byron and Joe Grumbine thought they were doing the people of Long Beach a favor. Then they became targets in the city's weird war on weed.
Mickey Mouse Dealnew
The Veterans Affairs spends a hefty sum to hire Disney to train staffers.
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
06-10-2011 |
Politics
The Politics of Defining—and Dealing With—Bullyingnew
Bullying may be in the spotlight, but policy makers struggle to address it.
Boise Weekly |
Josh Gross |
06-10-2011 |
Policy Issues
Tags: It Gets Better, SB 1105
Hype or Hope?new
A report on the outcomes of a Louisville housing project raises tough questions.
LEO Weekly |
Anne Marshall |
06-09-2011 |
Housing & Development
Tags: HOPE VI
Rick Perry for President? Let's Hope Notnew
Before folks outside Texas (which is still a state, although Perry has threatened secession) get too excited about the notion of our own Goodhair getting to the White House, heed this warning from the Lone Star State.
San Antonio Current |
Vince Leibowitz |
06-09-2011 |
Elections
HIV: Too Many Positivesnew
African Americans have reason to be concerned about the AIDS virus. While black Americans currently make up 14 percent of the nation’s population, they represent 65 percent of the newly reported AIDS cases.
Illinois Times |
Jolonda Young |
06-09-2011 |
Science
Insult to Injurynew
Man says he was harassed by Colorado Springs police officers for having his service dog with him.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
06-09-2011 |
Civil Liberties
New Primus Sucks Just as Much as Old Primusnew
If there are people who deny the moon landing simply because they can’t fully comprehend such an occurrence, they might as well say the same about Les Claypool’s bass playing.
YES! Weekly |
Ryan Snyder |
06-08-2011 |
Reviews
Tags: Les Claypool, Primus
Fallen Ridernew
High school basketball phenoms Jason Kidd and J.R. Rider once vied for Alameda stardom. Now, one is playing for an NBA title, while the other's life is in shambles.
East Bay Express |
Paul Gackle |
06-08-2011 |
Sports
Being, Nothingness and Anthony Weiner
Aside from the obvious pleasure that we derive from wallowing in salacious revelations about the rich and powerful, this week's Weiner sexting controversy provides a window into American morals. Namely: what is wrong, what is right, and what if anything should be done about it?
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
06-08-2011 |
Commentary
Tags: Sexting, Anthony Weiner
Kill the Death Penalty in Georgianew
Georgia should put an end to capital punishment.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Henry |
06-08-2011 |
Policy Issues
