AltWeeklies Wire
Why Obama Can't Losenew
Regardless of the outcome, he's forced the issues on the table.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Andrew Gumbel |
02-01-2008 |
Commentary
A Fixed Handnew
With billions at stake, the fight over Indian Gaming has turned into the most expensive in proposition history.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Annette Stark |
02-01-2008 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
This Super Tuesday, America is Dixienew
A proud Dixie expatriate and lifelong political junkie, I'm seldom less pleased to be away from home than the weeks before Super Tuesday.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Ron Garmon |
02-01-2008 |
Commentary
Epic Re-Creationnew
Drive-By Truckers' latest reflects band's changes and plays to its strengths.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Chris Morris |
02-01-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Inside Obama's California Campaignnew
On the crushing "Tsunami Tuesday" of February 5, when 22 states hold Democratic primaries or caucuses, the fate of California’s coveted 441 delegates will be decided, amounting to a quarter of all chosen that day across the country.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Steve Appleford |
02-01-2008 |
Politics
'The Delivery Man': Balls-out Scarynew
Joe McGinniss Jr.'s characters live in the epitome of a moral morass—Las Vegas—but these twentysomething desert rats are searching for a way out. Their efforts make for a fast-paced read, full of scares, gross-outs, and waste.
The Portland Mercury |
Courtney Ferguson |
02-01-2008 |
Fiction
Ghost Whisperernew
Over Her Dead Body's plot is ludicrous. Thank god for lowered expectations, 'cause this pithy piece of fluff is downright funny.
The Portland Mercury |
Courtney Ferguson |
02-01-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Jeff Lowell, Over Her Dead Body
The Blame Gamenew
The Portland city auditor needs to make changes to stop widespread public mistrust of the Independent Police Review process, according to an independent consultant's report released last week.
The Portland Mercury |
Matt Davis |
02-01-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
What Happened to Our Show?new
For four seasons The Wire reinvented the crime drama. Now the viewer's the victim.
Washington City Paper |
Mark Athitakis |
02-01-2008 |
TV
Does Wall Street Hold Clues to the Cluelessness at Redskins Park?new
Apart from George W. Bush after 9/11, it’s tough to come up with a situation where somebody squandered so much goodwill in so short a time as owner Dan Snyder did over a few days last week.
Washington City Paper |
Dave McKenna |
02-01-2008 |
Sports
Tags: sports & fitness
It's Time for Honest Talk About Afghanistannew
When the blame game starts, you know the situation has turned from bad to worse in Afghanistan. But the fact that the Taliban are getting stronger is now undeniable to all except the most willfully ignorant, and accusations have started to fly.
The Georgia Straight |
Jared Ferrie |
02-01-2008 |
War
Tags: war & peace
Hit or Missnew
Anna Kramer and the Selmanaires could put Atlanta label in pole position.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
02-01-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Various, International Hits
Blue Notenew
1988 doc rediscovers the magic of Chet Baker.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
02-01-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Bruce Weber, Let's Get Lost
Danger Zone at the Atlanta Detention Centernew
Guards complain about short staffing, low pay and scary incidents.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Freeman |
02-01-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
The Ron Paul Deceitnew
The darling of libertarians has yet to explain his racist newsletters.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
John Sugg |
02-01-2008 |
Commentary
