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Forget Reform: '9-12' Protesters Want a Revolution Against Gov'tnew

Don Rodgers is the driving force behind a local group that came together in March under the auspices of the so-called 9-12 Project, the brainchild of Glenn Beck, whose rants put Obama at the center of a vast conspiracy to steal freedom from hard-working Americans.
Colorado Springs Independent  |  Anthony Lane  |  09-10-2009  |  Media

Chaplain Bonnie Polley, Doing God's Work in Jailnew

Although her title is chaplain, a lot of what Polley does is remarkably not so preachy. She spends most days helping inmates and their families with the smaller dignities of jail life -- expediting visits, making phone calls, connecting people with resources.
Las Vegas Weekly  |  Stacy J. Willis  |  09-10-2009  |  Crime & Justice

Hunter S. Thompson's Widow Speaks About Her Husband and Her Booknew

Anita Thompson was taking a semester off from college when she met Hunter through a mutual friend in 1999. Soon after, she began organizing the unpublished manuscripts and photographs from his archive, which consisted of about 1,000 boxes in their basement.
New York Press  |  Gerry Visco  |  09-10-2009  |  Author Profiles & Interviews

The Case for a Gay Marriage Vote in D.C.new

Anti-gay-marriage forces have taken to advocating for a ballot initiative, hoping for a 2010 repeat of last year’s California drama. Out-of-town forces are already massing, eager to turn the nation's capital into a high-profile battleground. But despite fears, here's why D.C.'s lefties should support a gay marriage vote.
Washington City Paper  |  Mike DeBonis  |  09-10-2009  |  LGBT

The Harshest Cut: Brutal Devastation of Clear-Cutting in the Sierra Continuesnew

A decade ago, logging and forestry practices in the Sierra were big news. Media reports, protests, and legislative action focused on Sierra Pacific Industries' practice of slicing through entire large tracts of land, hacking down every tree, bush, and seedling and leaving nothing but devastation behind. But most of the news media have long since moved on to other issues -- and the clear-cutting continues.
San Francisco Bay Guardian  |  Cecile Lepage  |  09-10-2009  |  Environment

Soldier: Coming Home from Iraqnew

It shames me personally to think that I've become so detached from the war that I didn't realize until days later the simple cause of Rocky's candor and joy: The guy was giddy to be back safe at home. Even more so, he was thrilled to finally find a couple of guys who gave enough of a shit to ask.
LEO Weekly  |  Dominic Russ  |  09-10-2009  |  War

Parolees Looking for a Second Chance are Finding it More Difficult Than Evernew

With recidivism rates in the state hovering around 67 percent and the attendant costs of continuing to house prisoners, their success or failure at finding jobs, at re-entering society, becomes more than just a concern for bleeding hearts.
Las Vegas Weekly  |  T.R. Witcher  |  09-10-2009  |  Crime & Justice

So-Called Manifesto for Sustainable Cities is a Far Cry from Global Vision it Claims to Espousenew

A new book called Albert Speer & Partner: A Manifesto for Sustainable Cities aims to address the urban-planning end of the spectrum and clarify best practices in the field. Unfortunately, despite its grandiose title (a manifesto!), the book is a simple monograph on the work of one architecture and planning firm, and a platform only for its views.
Santa Fe Reporter  |  Zane Fischer  |  09-10-2009  |  Nonfiction

Indie Idol Andrew Bujalski's 'Beeswax' is a Lo-Fi Standoutnew

Beeswax will surely lure Bujalski fans, but even those who think they hate mumblecore won't be disappointed by this tale. It's his best and most mature work to date, focusing on Austin, Texas twins Jeannie and Lauren.
San Francisco Bay Guardian  |  Cheryl Eddy  |  09-10-2009  |  Reviews

'Big Fan' Piles Shame Upon Failure for Patton Oswalt's Football Lovernew

The director of Big Fan, Robert Siegel, is the screenwriter of last year's The Wrestler. I was not an admirer of that movie, but I'll concede that its patronizing melodrama was elevated by the grace notes of Mickey Rourke. Big Fan, however, is pure, concentrated condescension.
Willamette Week  |  Aaron Mesh  |  09-09-2009  |  Reviews

Back to School: A Grown-Up's Tale of a Return to Academianew

After losing her full-time newspaper gig, one reporter talks about her personal economic recovery plan: heading back to school to earn a second degree and head off in a new career direction.
Boise Weekly  |  Lora Volkert  |  09-09-2009  |  Education

Those Who Know Him Best Say Gavin Newsom's Got the Wrong Stuffnew

As San Francisco's mayor gears up for his gubernatorial campaign, former supporters say he's "narcissistic," "thin-skinned," "disloyal," and "friendless."
SF Weekly  |  Ashley Harrell  |  09-09-2009  |  Politics

It's Not My Fault: What People Will Say to Get Out of a Portland Parking Ticketnew

They pile up each week; the letters about dogs, diarrhea and dyslexia. Stories about autistic children and encounters with Sen. Ron Wyden. Diagrams, photographs, snide remarks and accusations. Pleas for mercy. And excuses, excuses, excuses. They're the things people say to get out of a Portland parking ticket.
Willamette Week  |  James Pitkin  |  09-09-2009  |  Transportation

Van Jones and the Right-Wing Attack Machinenew

The Oakland activist and Obama adviser resigned after critics tied him to an impolitic 9/11 petition. The affair again exposed the weakness of Democrats.
East Bay Express  |  Robert Gammon  |  09-09-2009  |  Commentary

Finding Great Australian Wines Out in the Bushnew

I spent a few days last month in the main winemaking region of Western Australia, Margaret River, tasting a lot of its trademark Cab Sauvignon and Shiraz and Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc blends. We got our palates on some more unexpected stuff, too.
C-Ville Weekly  |  Cathy Harding  |  09-09-2009  |  Food+Drink

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