AltWeeklies Wire
Life Sentencenew
In Colorado, a criminal record stays with you forever, no matter how small the crime. A new bill aims to change this.
Boulder Weekly |
Pamela White |
03-18-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Gambling Addiction Affects More than Just Your Walletnew
For most people, gambling can be a fun source of recreation, but for between 6 and 9 million Americans, it is an addiction over which they have no control.
Boulder Weekly |
Dana Logan |
03-10-2008 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Seeking an Eco-Friendly Way to Bury the Deadnew
There are a growing number of people searching for alternatives to the resource-intensive and highly toxic standard American funeral. One Colorado couple is leading the way in a new kind of funeral -- one that is affordable, meaningful and protects precious land.
Boulder Weekly |
Dana Logan |
02-19-2008 |
Environment
Secondary Victims Need Attention Toonew
Once a traumatic event has passed, our culture dictates that we should just get over it and get on with our lives. This pressure to “get over it” is often felt by primary, or direct, victims of trauma, but it’s not exclusive to them.
Boulder Weekly |
Dana Logan |
02-04-2008 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Greek Dogs Given Second Chance at Life in Bouldernew
Greece might have a wealth of archaeological sites and a great historical legacy, but it also treats dogs quite cruelly, using mass poisonings to control the population of stray and abandoned pooches. Thanks to a Boulder group, some of these dogs have found new lives in Colorado.
Boulder Weekly |
James Dziezynski |
01-28-2008 |
Animal Issues
Tags: animal issues
Targeting Irannew
Former Chief U.N. weapons inspector Scott Ritter talks about the Bush administration's agenda for Iran and why he thinks war may be inevitable.
Boulder Weekly |
Pamela White |
01-14-2008 |
International
Tags: Iran, international
AIDS & Latinosnew
They are among the populations especially at risk for HIV/AIDS, but reaching the Latino community involves getting past cultural barriers.
Boulder Weekly |
Pamela White |
12-03-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Practicing Dharma in Tibetnew
Free clinic with Boulder connections brings the miracle of medicine to women and children in the remote Surmang region of Tibet.
Boulder Weekly |
Pamela White |
09-24-2007 |
International
Tags: international
The Global Warming Debatenew
A Boulder nonprofit gathers artists and scientists to spark dialogue about the impact of climate change.
Boulder Weekly |
Grace Hood |
09-10-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Ward Churchill's Unfinished Businessnew
The former University of Colorado professor speaks out about his firing and why he won't go quietly.
Boulder Weekly |
Pamela White |
08-13-2007 |
Education
Tags: Education
The Wounds of Warnew
Iraq's medical system has all but collapsed, leaving victims of violence in dire straits.
Boulder Weekly |
Pamela White |
08-06-2007 |
International
A Healthy Colorado?new
State explores options for comprehensive health care reform.
Boulder Weekly |
Pamela White |
07-16-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Rape Prevention Crisisnew
Colorado nonprofits lose grant money that could stop sexual assaults.
Boulder Weekly |
Grace Hood |
06-19-2007 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Raptors: A Love Storynew
Seasonal closures give birds the space they need to mate and raise their young in Colorado.
Boulder Weekly |
Pamela White |
05-29-2007 |
Animal Issues
Tags: animal issues
The Diversity Debatenew
With support from a California group, a Colorado activist hopes to challenge affirmative action on the 2008 ballot.
Boulder Weekly |
Grace Hood |
05-21-2007 |
Policy Issues
