AltWeeklies Wire
UCSD Clamps Down on Free Speech & Political Activitiesnew
The university's new policy on "Speech, Advocacy and Distribution of Literature" is a lengthy set of rules and regulations governing use of campus space for rallies and gatherings that critics say will threaten students' and faculty's constitutional rights to freedom of speech and assembly.
San Diego CityBeat |
Emma Silvers |
11-21-2007 |
Civil Liberties
Tags: civil liberties
Spreading Democracy?new
This shit should be obvious to everybody: Going to war to spread democracy? Talk about missing the point. The only acceptable way to spread the kind of democracy that's worth spreading is to be the best damn example of it we can be. Everything else is hypocrisy.
San Diego CityBeat |
Edwin Decker |
11-14-2007 |
Commentary
TV Weatherman Thinks Global Warming is a Scamnew
John Coleman, KUSI weatherman and founder of The Weather Channel, declared global warming to be "a non-event, a manufactured crisis and a total scam."
San Diego CityBeat |
Eric Wolff |
11-14-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Freedom Fighters Want a Dictator to Touch Your Underwearnew
Women of the world, relinquish your panties! They're needed in the fight for freedom in Myanmar.
San Diego CityBeat |
D.A. Kolodenko |
11-14-2007 |
Fashion
Tags: fashion
LCD Soundsystem Releases its Nike Mixnew
For better and worse, this CD version of the 2006 iTunes-only release contains new bonus tracks that puts the total disc length way over 45:33, denying you the experience of actually seeing it displayed on your Discman.
San Diego CityBeat |
Adam Gimbel |
11-14-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: LCD Soundsystem, 45:33
Matt the Electrician Sings About Everyday Lifenew
His songs tell everyday tales of being a devoted husband and father while still being a smart-ass with desires that are sometimes decidedly not kid-friendly.
San Diego CityBeat |
AnnaMarie Stephens |
11-14-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Matt the Electrician
A Marine Returnsnew
Corporal Seth Reil talks about his service -- and how even the military dogs are suffering from PTSD.
San Diego CityBeat |
Edwin Decker |
11-14-2007 |
War
Sidney Lumet's 'Devil' is in the Detailsnew
The film is strong enough, but its small-time nature doesn't make it particularly memorable. The real strengths lie in the top-shelf cast and in Kelly Masterson's script, which is terrifically intricate, allowing the characters their very human faults.
San Diego CityBeat |
Anders Wright |
11-07-2007 |
Reviews
Art Brut's Frontman Makes His Conversations Publicnew
"All the lyrics are meant to be conversational -- I'm just having different conversations, I think," Eddie Argos says.
San Diego CityBeat |
Dryw Keltz |
11-07-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Art Brut
Henry Rollins Refuses to Relive the Pastnew
He proved that in 1997 when he broke up the original lineup of the Rollins Band because he thought the group had run out of creative gas. He did the same thing with the second edition in 2003.
San Diego CityBeat |
Alan Scully |
11-07-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Henry Rollins
Darrell Issa's Meddling Againnew
Given up for dead by many when its original backers withdrew support in September, the deep pockets of the Republican Congressman have helped revive the initiative that would change the way California's electoral votes are apportioned -- and some observers are wondering if Issa's ventured into illegal activity.
San Diego CityBeat |
Lucas O'Connor |
11-07-2007 |
Politics
Praying for Giuliani to Win the Republican Nominationnew
Christian conservatives are threatening to abandon support of the GOP if Rudy is nominated -- wouldn't that be nice?
San Diego CityBeat |
Edwin Decker |
10-31-2007 |
Commentary
Patrick Fugit Ends Things in 'Wristcutters'new
Wristcutters isn't the kind of suicide movie where the lead is saved, goes to therapy and support groups and eventually finds value in life again. No, Zia cuts his wrists -- and dies. But that's just the beginning.
San Diego CityBeat |
Anders Wright |
10-31-2007 |
Reviews
Actor Sam Riley on Portraying Ian Curtisnew
"He wasn't an idol of mine, so I didn't approach the character with any reverence, really," says Riley, adding that he developed "a lot of respect and admiration for the lyricist and performer I found he was once I started researching him."
San Diego CityBeat |
Anders Wright |
10-31-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Control, Anton Corbijn
Improvisational Thrillsnew
Architecture in Helsinki has no plan, which is their plan.
San Diego CityBeat |
Justin Roberts |
10-31-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
