AltWeeklies Wire
The Ire of the Tiger: Wayne Morse and Free Speech Plazanew

The "Tiger of the Senate" the late Sen. Wayne Morse's namesake "free speech plaza" has been given time limits, but protesters say that free speech doesn't have a curfew.
Eugene Weekly |
Camilla Mortensen |
09-30-2013 |
Civil Liberties
Sitting Down with Apple co-founder Steve Wozniaknew

On privacy, the digital divide and the real Steve Jobs.
Sacramento News & Review |
Rachel Leibrock |
09-30-2013 |
Tech
How South Carolina Continues to Thwart Solar Powernew

For years, sun-soaked South Carolina has been one of the worst states in the nation when it comes to harnessing the power of solar energy.
Charleston City Paper |
Corey Hutchins |
09-26-2013 |
Energy
The Millionaire Panhandlernew

Separating the facts from the myths surrounding panhandling.
The Portland Mercury |
Joe Streckert |
09-26-2013 |
Features
Tags: panhandling
More layoffs at Durham's Herald-Sunnew
Second round of job cuts in two years leaves fewer than 20 people in newsroom.
Florida’s Electric Utilities Under Firenew

Can outrage at Duke Energy and nuclear cost recovery affect next year's elections?
Creative Loafing (Tampa) |
Mitch Perry |
09-26-2013 |
Energy
Fair is Fairnew

Fair-trade organizations make sustainability more than a fringe cause.
VUE Weekly |
Madeline Smith |
09-26-2013 |
Environment
Tags: Fair Trade
Boulder County Floods: What's in the Water?new

A look at potential flood-related impacts on human health and the environment.
Boulder Weekly |
Joel Dyer |
09-26-2013 |
Environment
Colo. Trails Remain Closed After Floodingnew

The city estimates its damages to parks and trails at $6.5 million, and it's seeking federal help
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
09-25-2013 |
Disasters
Before fracking begins in N.C., Texas energy company investigates shale gas deposits in Lee Countynew
Also: DENR rejects federal funding that would have helped the state assess fracking impacts.
As enrollment starts for the Affordable Care Act, a guide to navigating Obamacarenew

An estimated 1.2 million North Carolinians will begin shopping for subsidized health insurance next week under the ACA, also known as Obamacare.
Tags: Obamacare
The End of Pastured Food?new

Under pressure from Big Ag, the Obama administration is moving forward with plans that could put key segments of the organic industry out of business.
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
09-25-2013 |
Environment
Tampa Bay area ovarian cancer survivors are raising awarenessnew

The warning signs are subtle, but a new ad campaign is not.
Creative Loafing (Tampa) |
Arielle Stevenson |
09-22-2013 |
Health