AltWeeklies Wire
Revolution's Family Tree: Franklin and Adams to Manning and Snowdennew
A behind-the-scenes multimedia look inside Bradley Manning's court martial, its ramifications on journalism and civil liberties, and the handful of journalists who've been covering it since the beginning.
Long Island Press |
Christopher Twarowski, Rashed Mian and Jed Morey |
07-08-2013 |
Civil Liberties
Man Faces Deportation for Smoking Weed as a Teenagernew
He smoked some weed as a teenager. Now this Wisconsin father of two is facing deportation.
Tags: Drug Laws
R.I.P., Voting Rights Actnew
Because white, southern Republicans have been victims of discrimination for too long.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Jessica Blankenship |
07-05-2013 |
Policy Issues
Target Practicenew
How one free-swinging group helps Colorado conservatives make a splash in politics.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Chet Hardin |
07-03-2013 |
Politics
Smitten with the Mitten: Michigan's Economic Comeback
After years of economic contraction and brain-drain, Michigan seems to be on its way back according to the latest economic indicators out of Washington.
Metro Times |
Bryan Gottlieb |
07-03-2013 |
Economy
Tonto on Topnew
Johnny Depp reboot proves character is sidekick no more.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Enrique Limón |
07-03-2013 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Johnny Depp
Is Racism Over?new
What the Supreme Court's voting rights ruling means for South Carolina.
Columbia Free Times |
Corey Hutchins |
07-03-2013 |
Race & Class
Cork Screwednew
In the world of wine, what is better: cork or cap screw?
Worcester Magazine |
Al Vuona |
07-03-2013 |
Food+Drink
Sonny's Bluesnew
The struggles explored in James Baldwin's short story mirror those present in Trayvon Martin's killing.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Lee Miller |
07-01-2013 |
Books
Tags: James Baldwin, Trayvon Martin
Man vs. Wolfnew
A new fight now looms between wolf advocates, game managers, ranchers, conservationists and hunters: After nearly 50 years on the Endangered Species List, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service earlier this month proposed removing federal protections for gray wolves nationwide.
While thousands of Idaho hunters have stalked wolves over three recent seasons, just a few hundred have succeeded. Robert Roman has likely claimed more than any other hunter or trapper in the state.
The Inlander |
Jacob Jones |
07-01-2013 |
Animal Issues
Hip-Hop Dancers Teach Kids a Civil Rights Lessonnew
A successful Kickstarter campaign means Hip Hop Fundamentals finally gets to bring its history-by-music program to underfunded Philly schools.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Randy LoBasso |
07-01-2013 |
Culture
What Is White Privilege?new
The problem with white privilege is that those who enjoy it usually don't know it, or want to know. It takes a deliberate effort to see through the dirty water of privilege, but it's worth it for deeper racial understanding and meaningful dialogue.
Jackson Free Press |
Tim Wise |
07-01-2013 |
Race & Class
Tags: White Privilege
Fear of a Black (& Brown & Yellow) Electoratenew
On June 25, the Supreme Court struck the biggest blow against civil rights since Plessy v. Ferguson in 1896, striking down a key section of the 1965 Voting Rights Act as unconstitutional.
Random Lengths News |
Paul Rosenberg |
07-01-2013 |
Commentary
Green Tribunal: India and Enviro Lawnew
While America-centric enviros might think of India as "backward" with images of the 1984 Union Carbide Bhopal disaster and its toxic effects lingering, India just might surge ahead of us when it comes to its system for litigating development and the environment.
Eugene Weekly |
Camilla Mortensen |
06-30-2013 |
Environment
The Future of Big Chickennew
Georgia's orchestrating a makeover of the world's most popular meat. Which gamble will determine the future of chicken?
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Wyatt Williams |
06-27-2013 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Georgia Poultry, Poultry Industry
