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The Age of the Brogrammernew

Solving tech's diversity problem may be a key to saving San Francisco.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Joe Fitzgerald Rodriguez |
07-18-2014 |
Tech
Former Chipotle Employee Suing Over Allegations of Racial Discriminationnew

A former manager at a San Luis Obispo, Calif., Chipotle has filed two lawsuits against the company, claiming she was discriminated against because of her race and faced unfair labor practices.
San Luis Obispo New Times |
Colin Rigley |
07-18-2014 |
Business & Labor
All Stacked Up And No Place To Gonew

Psychiatric patients are being warehoused in Portland’s emergency rooms in growing numbers.
Willamette Week |
Nigel Jaquiss |
07-18-2014 |
Health
Michigan's Iraqi Refugee Crisisnew

The Iraq War's displaced still flow into Michigan and struggle to find employment — what should the government do about it?
Metro Times |
Robert Guttersohn |
07-18-2014 |
Immigration
Pill Mannew

One man's fight to overcome opiate addiction.
Worcester Magazine |
Walter Bird Jr. |
07-18-2014 |
Drugs
Tags: pills, opiate addictions
Monumentour: My Rock, My Salvationnew

How this summer's Monumentour testifies to the resilient role of rock 'n' roll.
Tags: Fallout Boy, Monumentour
Colo. Same-Sex Marriage Momentum Growsnew

A confusing series of court rulings has resulted in marriage licenses being issued to same-sex couples in some Colorado counties but not others.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
07-16-2014 |
LGBT
Are Tiny Homes the Next Big Thing?new
The blogosphere is abuzz these days with romantic visions of picturesque miniature dwellings. And a growing number of local advocates say the “tiny home movement” could help achieve a wealth of positive outcomes, from environmental efficiencies to enhanced affordability. Amid the swelling interest, however, many hurdles remain.
Mountain Xpress |
Jake Frankel |
07-15-2014 |
Housing & Development
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad GOP Race for U.S. Senatenew
The clock is ticking for Sen. Chris McDaniel's senatorial campaign to file a challenge to the U.S. Senate race run-off election results after the Mississippi Republican Party certified Thad Cochran's win Monday night. McDaniel's challenge comes after numerous allegations of fraudulent activity.
Jackson Free Press |
Anna Wolfe and Donna Ladd |
07-10-2014 |
Politics
Let the Chips Fallnew

Cowboy Jack Clement's final recording recasts the work of a great Nashville songwriter.
Nashville Scene |
Edd Hurt |
07-10-2014 |
Music
American Graffitinew

Detroit's murals offer perspectives on America.
Metro Times |
Lee DeVito |
07-07-2014 |
Art
Locals: The Dark Side of Marijuana Grow Culturenew

Defying the conspiracy of silence and losing one's place in hometown marijuana grow country.
North Coast Journal |
Linda Stansberry |
07-07-2014 |
Drugs
Wild Utahnew

The fight over lands in Southern Utah is shaping up to be the next Sagebrush Rebellion.
Salt Lake City Weekly |
Eric W. Trenbeath |
07-03-2014 |
Features
Same-Sex Marriage in Louisiananew

A lawsuit in federal court is challenging the state’s ban on same-sex marriage.