AltWeeklies Wire
Hillary's My Galnew
This coming election isn't just about getting over the disappointment at our ravaged ideals, it's about putting an end to a huge deception that is sabotaging American democracy. Hillary Rodham Clinton knows this.
Gambit |
Andrei Codrescu |
09-18-2007 |
Commentary
Jena's Obvious Injusticenew
If our leaders don't act quickly and decisively, the racial problems in Jena will soon be Louisiana's problems -- and then it will be too late.
Gambit |
Clancy DuBos |
09-18-2007 |
Race & Class
Tags: race relations
'Traffic' Fatalitynew
How could someone arrested for missing a court date on a traffic violation wind up murdered in the Parish Prison in New Orleans? That's not the only question surrounding the death of Oscar Fuselier.
Gambit |
David Winkler-Schmit |
09-18-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
John T. Scott, 1940-2007new
One of New Orleans' preeminent modern artists known for his large public sculpture, John Scott was also one of those dedicated and quintessential New Orleanians for whom this city was a way of life more than merely a place to live.
Tags: visual arts
Following the Money in Louisiana Gov. Racenew
Finance reports filed by gubernatorial candidates reveal who they are bedded down with, why their campaigns are so expensive and how they plan to win.
Joe Clay's Shake, Rattle and Rockabillynew
The rockabilly legend may be better known to European audiences than in his hometown of New Orleans.
Gambit |
Alison Fensterstock |
09-12-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Joe Clay
'No End in Sight': Heckuva Job, Bushienew
Charles Ferguson gives us a despairing documentary about disastrous mismanagement.
Tags: Charles Ferguson, No End in Sight
'Eye of the Storm': Writing Out Katrinanew
Sally Forman's self-published book on Mayor Ray Nagin and the storm is not a kiss-and-tell, and that's to the writer's credit.
Gambit |
Jason Berry |
09-12-2007 |
Nonfiction
'Superbad': Nerd Mentalitynew
Three young men scheme their way toward social acceptance, popularity and maybe even female companionship.
Tags: Greg Mottola, Superbad
Michelle Shocked's Songs of Praisenew
To Heaven U Ride is a gospel-based homage to New Orleans.
Gambit |
Alison Fensterstock |
09-05-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Michelle Shocked, To Heaven U Ride
A Crusader in Blue Jeans, Y'allnew
Country music star Sammy Kershaw wants to convert his celebrity status into political cred to become Louisiana's next lieutenant governor.
Focusing on the 'End Game'new
New Orleans Crime Coalition works within the system to improve it and crime.
Gambit |
Allen Johnson Jr. |
09-05-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Bobby Jindal's Geek Appealnew
The congressman drives a Taurus and listens to the Beatles, but his internet-driven campaign for governor of Louisiana has kept him in the lead and made him an icon among Gen-exers.
Coroner Often Holds Up Organ Donations in New Orleansnew
Why is that not a problem elsewhere?
Tags: Health & Science
Blueprint Louisiana Takes Aim at 'Good Old Boy Network'new
The group is busy pushing contracts for reform on statewide and legislative candidates, but its real work begins when the elections end.
