AltWeeklies Wire
The Super Bowl Prostitute Mythnew
Contrary to statements by public officials, 100,000 hookers won't be showing up in Dallas this weekend.
Dallas Observer |
Pete Kotz |
02-03-2011 |
Economy
Mutual Masticationnew
Sharing food marinates your mouth and lubricates your libido.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Zane Fischer |
02-03-2011 |
Sex
The Seedy Side of Localnew
When phony farmers threaten the integrity of farmers markets.
Boise Weekly |
Guy Hand |
02-03-2011 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Buy Local, Farmers Markets
Respect the Budnew
The bad boy of the brewing world, Lagunitas Brewing Company from Petaluma, Calif., makes no secret of the fact that it loves the bud-bearing plants.
Fast Forward Weekly |
Mike Tessier |
02-03-2011 |
Food+Drink
Snyder Suesnew
It's Super Bowl week, but instead of preparing to take on the AFC champions, Dan Snyder is taking on a newspaper article. Several months after he was the subject of a Washington City Paper cover story, the owner of the Redskins has filed suit.
Washington City Paper |
Michael Schaffer |
02-03-2011 |
Media
Flooded & Forgottennew
A Nashville neighborhood fights the lingering effects — psychological and physical — of last May’s devastation.
Nashville Scene |
Stephen George |
02-03-2011 |
Disasters
Tags: Nashville Flood
Should Sportswriters be Allowed to Gamble on Sports?new
Financial reporters aren't allowed to buy stock in companies they cover. Political reporters often go so far as to not vote in order to keep their claims of objectivity legitimate. But many sports reporters -- gatekeepers of all the juicy tidbits that could sway public opinion on a game, either in Vegas or with a local bookmaker -- think nothing of placing a wager themselves.
Boston Phoenix |
Sean Kerrigan |
02-03-2011 |
Media
The New Face of Revolution: No Leaders or Parties Need Apply
The uprisings we are witnessing today have their roots in the decline of industrial production that began 60 years ago.
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
02-03-2011 |
International
Fort Worth, PAnew
As black and gold Steeler fans descend upon Fort Worth, a native Pittsburgher assesses the pluses — and minuses.
Fort Worth Weekly |
Anthony Mariani |
02-02-2011 |
Sports
How to Land the Lead in Warhol's Only Playnew
Lick Me: How I Became Cherry Vanilla, "takes us on a journey from the birth of rock to the explosion of punk . . . with memorable detours through the sexual revolution, the women's liberation movement, and the Theater of the Ridiculous."
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Cherry Vanilla |
02-01-2011 |
Excerpts
Pin the Fail on the Donkeynew
Jeremy Alford on the collapse of the Louisiana Democratic Party -- and what lies ahead for the Dems.
The Truth About Adult Stem Cellsnew
Pro-lifers say adult stem cells are preferable to embryonic stem cells, but scientists beg to differ.
Tags: Stem Cells, Scott Walker
Becoming Metallicanew
When their original music wasn’t working out, four Spokane musicians assumed new personalities: Lars, James, Cliff and Kirk.
The Inlander |
Leah Sottile |
01-31-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Planned Personhoodnew
The pro-life movement’s newest attack on reproductive rights raises its profile in Florida.
Orlando Weekly |
Billy Manes |
01-31-2011 |
Policy Issues
Fallen Angelnew
A North Canton soldier was found dead in Iraq. How she died depends on whom you ask.
Cleveland Scene |
John Lasker |
01-26-2011 |
War
