AltWeeklies Wire
You Are a Rogue Devicenew
A new apparatus capable of spying on you has been installed throughout downtown Seattle. Very few citizens know what it is, and officials don't want to talk about it.
The Stranger |
Matt Fikse-Verkerk and Brendan Kiley |
11-06-2013 |
Features
Porn Star John Snavely Murders Millionairenew
The story of a porn star stud with an endless appetite for sex, drugs, and human growth hormone; the teenage beauty queen he tortured; and a dead millionaire's dark double life.
Miami New Times |
Michael E. Miller |
11-06-2013 |
Features
Some Will Lose Their Insurance Under Obamacare—and Ought to Celebratenew
Those with individual insurance plans in Philly are set to get dropped from their plans. Advocates say that's the best thing that could happen to them.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Randy LoBasso |
11-06-2013 |
Health
Foreclosed Homes Shelter Crime, Threaten Communitiesnew
With the highest concentration of foreclosed homes in New York State, several Long Island communities have been transformed into boarded-up crime dens, with no solid solution in sight.
Long Island Press |
Timothy Bolger |
11-06-2013 |
Crime & Justice
Why is S.C. Supreme Court Not Following Law on Timely Court Decisions?new
According to state law, justices on the S.C. Supreme Court have 60 days to file their decisions from the time a term ends after hearing a case. So why aren't they doing it?
Charleston City Paper |
Corey Hutchins |
11-01-2013 |
Policy Issues
Detroit Bankruptcy Was 'Not Necessary'new
In testimony at the city of Detroit's bankruptcy trial, Emergency Financial Manager Kevyn Orr testified under oath that the declaration of insolvency by the city and a filing of Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection were "not necessary."
Metro Times |
Bryan Gottlieb |
10-31-2013 |
Economy
Tags: Detroit Bankruptcy
A Frenemy with Weednew
Why can't marijuana decriminalization and legalization advocates get along?
Washington City Paper |
Will Sommer |
10-24-2013 |
Drugs
Prepare for the Worse: Climate Change Meets Disaster Planningnew
Disaster preparedness experts try to get homeowners and cities prepared for the looming threats of shaking earth and giant waves.
Eugene Weekly |
Camilla Mortensen |
10-24-2013 |
Environment
The Mumblegore Revolutionnew
Meet the smart young misfits who are revolutionizing indie horror movies.
L.A. Weekly |
Amy Nicholson |
10-24-2013 |
Features
Tags: Indie Horror Movies
Appetite for Destructionnew
Conceal-carry permit holders in North Carolina can now bring guns into restaurants and bars. What could go wrong?
INDY Week |
Lisa Sorg |
10-24-2013 |
Civil Liberties
Foster Families, Rape, and Accountabilitynew
Why is it that no one seems to be responsible when a 13-year-old in state care says she's been raped?
Houston Press |
Craig Malisow |
10-17-2013 |
Crime & Justice
The Man Who Returnednew
After 20 years of wrongful imprisonment, a man learns how to adjust to life outside of prison -- the highs, the lows, and recognizing all the time he lost.
SF Weekly |
James Robinson |
10-17-2013 |
Civil Liberties
The Police Are Following You — on Twitternew
The surprisingly savvy social media efforts of the Vermont State Police.
Seven Days |
Tyler Machado |
10-17-2013 |
Tech
Reef Madnessnew
The fight to save offshore oil platforms and the ecosystems they support.
Gambit |
Kari Dequine Harden |
10-17-2013 |
Environment
Ticked Offnew
Lyme disease is much more common than initially believed.
San Luis Obispo New Times |
Ryan Miller |
10-15-2013 |
Health
Tags: ticks
