AltWeeklies Wire
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
Hobby Lobby Ruling Could Spell Corporate Troublenew
One of the basic problems that we have in this country is the structure of the modern corporation—particularly large, multi-national corporations.
Jackson Free Press |
Todd Stauffer |
07-10-2014 |
Business & Labor
Massachusetts face to face with Lyme disease patient protection billnew
Lyme disease awareness advocates are hopeful that H.4142 (now referred to as H.4259) An Act relative to Lyme Disease treatment coverage will soon become law in Massachusetts. The bill, which earlier this week was referred to the committee on House Ways and Means, would require insurance companies to cover treatment of chronic Lyme disease. Lyme advocates are hopeful that the House will vote on it before the end of July.
Worcester Magazine |
Wanda Curtis |
07-10-2014 |
Health
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.
Portraits of Atlanta immigrantsnew
9 men and women share their voices, their stories.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Joeff Davis and Thomas Wheatley |
07-03-2014 |
Immigration
Cold as ICEnew
Travis County Sheriff Greg Hamilton stoutly defends the 'Secure Communities' deportation mill. But growing public and official opposition is working to shut down the line.
Austin Chronicle |
Tony Cantú |
07-03-2014 |
Immigration
Tags: Deportation, Immigration
Think National, Shop Localnew
My avoidance of Walmart is a conscious choice. I believe that Walmart has done more to undermine the local economies of American cities than any other single institution, so that belief drives my actions.
Jackson Free Press |
Todd Stauffer |
06-30-2014 |
Business & Labor
The Santa Fe Reporter vs. Gov. Susana Martineznew
A Santa Fe district court judge handed The Santa Fe Reporter a small victory in the newspaper's lawsuit against Republican Gov. Susana Martinez, who calls herself the "most transparent" governor in the state's history despite facing records lawsuits from media outlets across the state.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Justin Horwath and Joey Peters |
06-27-2014 |
Media
Tags: New Mexico
A Short History of the Rainbow Flagnew
A conversation with Gilbert Baker, the artist who created the rainbow flag.
Syracuse New Times |
Ty Marshal |
06-27-2014 |
LGBT
Being Transgender in Atlantanew
'The City Too Busy to Hate' has not come far enough
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Tracee McDaniel and Jamie Roberts |
06-27-2014 |
LGBT
Tags: transgender, hate crimes
How Aaron Kushner Wrecked the OC Registernew
The Boston millionaire claimed he'd save The Orange County Register and transform journalism. He didn't.
Tags: OC Register
The Power Issuenew
Maybe they’re not the biggest names in their fields. They’re not the wealthiest—some of them are still paying off student loans (or accruing them). But these 15 Charlottesville locals are young, they’re hungry, and if you don’t know them yet, you will soon.
C-Ville Weekly |
C-Ville Staff |
06-27-2014 |
Features
Tags: Multimedia
