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The God Particle and T.S. Eliotnew
At the metaphysical crossroads.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Lee Miller |
11-07-2013 |
Books
Betting on Gratonnew
Newest casino targeting Bay Area residents promises to share the wealth with workers and people of color, but will it?
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Yael Chanoff |
11-07-2013 |
Race & Class
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
Can't This Wait 'Til I'm Old?new
Thirty years later, Phish are still in the groove. A Seven Days multimedia feature.
Seven Days |
Paul Heintz |
11-06-2013 |
Music
Tags: Phish
Dig Boston Only Paper to Endorse New Mayor Marty Walshnew
As a rule, in 15 years of existence, Dig Boston has stayed out of the business of endorsing candidates. But last week for the first time, Dig Boston endorsed Marty Walsh for mayor of Boston.
Dig Boston |
Dig Staff |
11-06-2013 |
Elections
Tags: Marty Walsh
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
Obamacare – Left, Right, Center
Another fine mess you've got us in.
Random Lengths News |
James Preston Allen |
11-06-2013 |
Commentary
Let's Talk About Deathnew
Saying goodbye isn't easy, but it's an important part of life. We explore the Bay Area's evolving relationship with the end of life, from Boomer care and Death with Dignity to the "death midwives" movement.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Steve Jones |
11-01-2013 |
Culture
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
Ray Nagin: The Final Chapternew
The final act for the former mayor of New Orleans — if he ever goes to trial.
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
