AltWeeklies Wire
Scott Walker's Radical Reformnew
How has it worked out for Wisconsin's economy?
Isthmus |
Joe Tarr |
02-12-2013 |
Policy Issues
Barrels of Whiskey and a Biker Named Thornew
The incredible story of Thor Holm Hansen, outlaw biker, country singer and alleged CIA patsy.
Miami New Times |
Terrence McCoy |
02-12-2013 |
Features
Nowhere to Turnnew
The leading LGBTQ organization in Bend, Ore., falls on tough times.
The Source Weekly |
James Williams |
02-12-2013 |
LGBT
Smoke Screennew
With no incentive to change, Virginia continues to be a major polluter.
Style Weekly |
Peter Galuszka |
02-12-2013 |
Environment
VP Joe Biden Talks Gun Violence Initiatives in Philadelphianew
The Vice President traveled to Philadelphia for a roundtable on gun violence the morning a gunman opened fire killing three in his old stomping grounds in Wilmington, Del., where his son is Attorney General.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Tara Murtha |
02-12-2013 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: Gun Violence
Locking Up Water Rightsnew
In Texas and around the world, corporations are increasingly competing for rights to our most precious liquid asset.
Fort Worth Weekly |
Jeff Prince and Eric Griffey |
02-08-2013 |
Environment
Tags: Corporate Water
Georgia Clings To Its Gunsnew
Even pro-NRA Peach State could be dragged into a more sensible place.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Henry |
02-07-2013 |
Policy Issues
Digital Displays of Affectionnew
In fall 2010, a New Jersey-based pastor by the name of Cedric Miller made national headlines after demanding that married church leaders in his congregation give up their Facebook accounts or resign.
Jackson Free Press |
Anthony Hales |
02-07-2013 |
Tech
California Pot RX: Legal in MA?new
Will dispensaries in Massachusetts accept a medical-marijuana card from California?
Boston Phoenix |
Valerie Vande Panne |
02-07-2013 |
Drugs
Winston-Salem Homeless Left Sleeping in Chairs Due to Shelter Glitch
“That is not the way we want things to work.”
YES! Weekly |
Jordan Green |
02-07-2013 |
Homelessness
Brought to the U.S.A.new
From childhood to college graduation, one woman's life as an undocumented immigrant.
The Inlander |
Joe O'Sullivan and Jacob H. Fries |
02-06-2013 |
Immigration
Tags: DREAM Act
Not Legal Enoughnew
Ohio no longer grants driver's licenses to children of illegal immigrants despite federal executive action.
Cincinnati CityBeat |
German Lopez |
02-06-2013 |
Immigration
Don't Med on Menew
Will South Carolina choose to expand Medicaid under Obamacare, or won't it?
Columbia Free Times |
Corey Hutchins and Dan Cook |
02-06-2013 |
Health
San Diego, Haven for Pyramid Schemesnew
San Diego is a haven for multilevel marketing scams, which are often pyramid schemes.
San Diego Reader |
Don Bauder |
02-06-2013 |
Business & Labor
This American Life Tells Podcaster: No Whores Allowednew
Late last year, sex worker and activist Siouxsie Q began producing a podcast in the living room of her apartment called This American Whore. This January, she started to get e-mails from lawyers representing Chicago Public Media and Ira Glass, demanding that she change the name of her podcast or face legal action.
