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Wander Womannew
An apprentice to the world at large, Rebecca Solnit has made a life's work out of scavenging for connections. Her latest collection of essays sweeps through myriad varieties of loss, from objects to memories to love.
The Village Voice |
Joy Press |
07-05-2005 |
Nonfiction
Two-Timed by Timenew
Time Inc. weakened the press when it decided to turn over Time reporter Matthew Cooper's notes and other materials to a federal prosecutor.
The Village Voice |
Sydney H. Schanberg |
07-05-2005 |
Media
Extinguished Journalistnew
Described as a "distinguished journalist" on the dust jacket of his new book about Hillary Clinton's sexuality, Ed Klein for the past 14 years has been gossip columnist for Parade, writing under the pseudonym Walter Scott.
The Village Voice |
Sydney H. Schanberg |
07-01-2005 |
Media
Gay-Baiting Senator Clintonnew
This hot new book is full of innuendo that Hillary Clinton is a lesbian. Spreading such rumors is a typical ploy used to keep women in power from achieving higher leadership positions.
The Village Voice |
Kristen Lombardi |
07-01-2005 |
Nonfiction
A Therapist for New York's Mayornew
Because of his role in the Independence Party, Dr. Fred Newman, the founder of the Social Therapy movement, may be able to save Michael Bloomberg's job.
The Village Voice |
Tom Robbins |
06-24-2005 |
Politics
Families Protest Ground Zero Museumnew
The presence of anything not directly related to 9-11 on their sacred site -- like the proposed International Freedom Center -- puzzles and offends some victims' kin.
The Village Voice |
Jarrett Murphy |
06-24-2005 |
Politics
Woodward's Debt to Deep Throatnew
If a story turns out to be a career maker, shouldn't the source share in the rewards?
The Village Voice |
Sydney H. Schanberg |
06-24-2005 |
Media
Crystal Meth Marks New Crisis for Gaysnew
The gay community has an addiction crisis that is not reported in the media because that would require straight people to take responsibility for the harm they've caused.
The Village Voice |
Patrick Moore |
06-22-2005 |
LGBT
Mark Felt's Goon-Squad Pastnew
At the FBI, Mark "Deep Throat" Felt played a major role in directing and implementing the ruthless wrecking of people's lives.
The Village Voice |
James Ridgeway |
06-10-2005 |
Politics
Advocates of Curative Cannabis Don't Back Downnew
Monday's Supreme Court ruling against medical marijuana left proponents looking for other ways to promote their cause.
The Village Voice |
James Ridgeway |
06-10-2005 |
Science
To the Class of '05new
Congratulations, New York City high school graduates of the Class of 2005! You made it. Oh, and we owe you an apology for your education.
The Village Voice |
Paul Moses |
06-10-2005 |
Commentary
New York's Love Affair With Uzbek Dictatornew
In March 2002, New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg gave Uzbekistan tyrant Islam Karimov (of the Andijan massacre) the royal treatment.
The Village Voice |
Ward Harkavy |
06-10-2005 |
Politics
Cheap Chow Now! 100 Good, Cheap New York Restaurantsnew
The Village Voice returns to its original format for its fifth annual list: absurdly cheap eateries where you can down a humongous meal, often for five dollars or less. Robert Sietsema, the Voice’s esteemed food critic and James Beard Award finalist, presents the 100 Best Restaurants for cheap chow.
The Village Voice |
Robert Sietsema |
06-08-2005 |
Food+Drink
Music Stores Mad at Starbucksnew
Starbucks has a six-week exclusive right to carry an acoustic version of Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill. The deal has angered members of the Coalition of Independent Music Stores.
The Village Voice |
Andy Gensler |
06-01-2005 |
Music
U.S. Troops Patrol Insurgency's Front Door in Mosulnew
For the past few months, the worst place in Iraq has been Mosul. Violent death is only part of the equation.
The Village Voice |
David Axe |
05-03-2005 |
International
