AltWeeklies Wire
Tax and Divertnew
Texans pay billions in special fees and taxes for worthwhile programs. Why does the money go elsewhere?
The Texas Observer |
Forrest Wilder |
05-05-2011 |
Policy Issues
The Rise of Phoenixnew
'Desert Visions' may be the definitive history of Arizona's capital city.
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Hull |
05-04-2011 |
Nonfiction
Nebraska's 'Most-Radical' State Senatornew
Talking life, death and guns with Mark Christensen, Nebraska’s most-radical state senator.
The Reader |
Andrew Norman |
05-04-2011 |
Politics
Tags: Mark Christensen
Turning Feminist Theory Into a Visceral Rape Deterrentnew
In Africa, your vagina can get spikes for $2. Complete with sharkskin-like barbs that catch onto an invading penis, causing pain and preventing urination, and requiring specialized medical professionals to remove, the Rape-aXe is a real-world application of feminist theory.
Portland Phoenix |
Dena Riegel |
05-04-2011 |
The War on Women
Medical Marijuana Critic vs. U.S. Customsnew
As it turns out, German shepherds have a pretty fucking good sense of smell.
Greensboro, N.C. Bulks Up Admin Jobs, Cuts Infrastructure Positionsnew
Why, one employee wanted to know, were new employees being hired by the city outside of police, fire and other public safety positions when staff has been told that the city is under a hiring freeze?
YES! Weekly |
Jordan Green |
05-04-2011 |
Policy Issues
Tags: Government Jobs
The ABC's of Derbynew
A guide to the Kentucky Derby: From how to avoid getting "Arrested" to the art of transporting liquor in "Ziploc" bags.
LEO Weekly |
Sarah Kelley |
05-04-2011 |
Recreation
Homeowner Defense Groups to Target Wells Fargo Shareholdersnew
While deep-pocketed lobbyists have been making it hard to pass laws that would offer at-risk homeowners more protections, homeowner defender groups have decided to target, and now protest against, the group they believe stand directly in the way of equitable reforms: the banks.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Sarah Phelan |
05-04-2011 |
Housing & Development
Mission Accomplished. Now Who's Next?new
Now who is the world’s Pre-eminent Evildoer? I’m looking at the FBI’s “Ten Most Wanted” list where they now have a nice red DECEASED under Osama Bin Laden’s mugshot, and these other mugs up there, no offense, they just don’t have the candlepower OBL was packing in terms of being a Bad People.
Baltimore City Paper |
Joe MacLeod |
05-04-2011 |
Crime & Justice
Recycling Returns to New Orleansnew
The long, slow path back to curbside recycling in New Orleans.
Gambit |
Alex Woodward |
05-04-2011 |
Environment
Why America Deserves President Trumpnew
An egotistical jerk-in-chief would match our pompous, arrogant attitude.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Joeff Davis |
05-04-2011 |
Commentary
Tags: Donald Trump, Election 2012
Conservatives Hold On To Power In Canadanew
Stephen Harper’s Conservatives have won enough seats in the 2011 federal election to hold on to power. Jack Layton's NDP to form official Opposition
The Georgia Straight |
Stephen Hui |
05-02-2011 |
Elections
A Guide To Canada's Political Galaxynew
As Canada holds nationwide elections, here are some short and hopefully sweet explanations of the basic concepts.
SEE Magazine |
Angela Brunschot and Maurice Tougas |
05-02-2011 |
Elections
Osama Bin Laden Is Dead: Reports From Ground Zeronew
At first, there were only two types of people at Ground Zero: people who'd come to party, (who clearly weren't that close to the 3,000 dead), and media to cover them.
The Village Voice |
Steven Thrasher |
05-02-2011 |
War
After Bin Ladennew
Crowds of people celebrating in the street? People shouting "USA! USA!" as though we'd just won the World Cup? This is no day for celebration. It's a day for somber reflection.
City Newspaper |
Mary Anna Towler |
05-02-2011 |
Commentary
Tags: Osama Bin Laden
