AltWeeklies Wire
Anaheim's Tragic Kingdomnew
Two officer-involved killings ignite the city's long, hot summer that has been years in the making.
OC Weekly |
Gustavo Arellano |
07-27-2012 |
Crime & Justice
Concentrated Poverty and Homicide in Chicagonew
Segregation's lethal legacy marches on.
Chicago Reader |
Steve Bogira |
07-27-2012 |
Crime & Justice
Mexicans Pay in Blood for U.S. War on Drugsnew
A highly personal tale of the devastation as illuminated by the trail of murdered Mexican journalists.
Phoenix New Times |
Charles Bowden and Molly Molloy |
07-27-2012 |
International
Tags: War on Drugs, Mexico
Betting on Steamnew
The Obama administration is boosting its investment in renewable, geothermal power. But will it solve our energy problems?
East Bay Express |
Nate Seltenrich |
07-27-2012 |
Energy
Deporting the Tamale Ladynew
Will the United States send Juana Reyes back to Mexico—for selling $1 snacks outside of a south Sacramento Walmart?
Sacramento News & Review |
Nick Miller |
07-27-2012 |
Immigration
Did Reporter Violate Washington Post Policy by Sharing Drafts With Sources?new
Washington Post education reporter Daniel de Vise is in hot water after a Texas Observer story revealed that he shared unpublished drafts of a story with officials at the University of Texas.
Washington City Paper |
Will Sommer |
07-25-2012 |
Media
Street Soldiernew
Many Americans would consider him a hero for the dangerous work he did in Iraq. Many would consider him a criminal for the dangerous work he does now that he's back home.
Baltimore City Paper |
Matt Kelley |
07-25-2012 |
Features
Tags: Iraq War Veterans
Texan Challenges Civil Forfeiture Lawnew
Police can keep your cash, car and other property, regardless of whether you've been convicted of – let alone charged with – a crime.
Houston Press |
Craig Malisow |
07-25-2012 |
Civil Liberties
The Sistersnew
The lives of American nuns: What they do. Why the scrutiny?
LEO Weekly |
Anne Marshall |
07-25-2012 |
Religion
Red River Justicenew
In an East Texas county known for corrupt law enforcement, Mark Lesher fought the justice system—until it came for him too.
The Texas Observer |
Patrick Michels |
07-23-2012 |
Features
Riots in the Land of Disneynew
Anaheim Police fire rubber bullets at crowd after officer-involved shooting.
OC Weekly |
Amber Stephens |
07-23-2012 |
Crime & Justice
Aurora on the Map for the Wrong Reasonsnew
Aurora has finally made its name. But this is not what it wanted -- or what it deserves.
Westword |
Patricia Calhoun |
07-20-2012 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: Aurora Colorado, Aurora Shooting
Will Litigate for Foodnew
Alumni say Florida Coastal School of Law exaggerated job opportunities, leaving them unable to pay their crippling student debt. Now they want a refund.
Folio Weekly |
Claire Goforth |
07-20-2012 |
Education
NUVO Reporter's Rights Denied at Protestnew
Kelly Lynch thought she was on the brink of a big career break, instead she was singled out and removed from her reporting assignment.
NUVO |
Kelly Lynch |
07-20-2012 |
Civil Liberties
Going Down?new
Shoddy regulation, loose laws allow dangerous elevators to continue operating in San Antonio.
San Antonio Current |
Michael Barajas |
07-20-2012 |
Features
