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Scott Walker's Radical Reformnew

How has it worked out for Wisconsin's economy?
Isthmus |
Joe Tarr |
02-12-2013 |
Policy Issues
Barrels of Whiskey and a Biker Named Thornew

The incredible story of Thor Holm Hansen, outlaw biker, country singer and alleged CIA patsy.
Miami New Times |
Terrence McCoy |
02-12-2013 |
Features
Nowhere to Turnnew

The leading LGBTQ organization in Bend, Ore., falls on tough times.
The Source Weekly |
James Williams |
02-12-2013 |
LGBT
Smoke Screennew

With no incentive to change, Virginia continues to be a major polluter.
Style Weekly |
Peter Galuszka |
02-12-2013 |
Environment
VP Joe Biden Talks Gun Violence Initiatives in Philadelphianew

The Vice President traveled to Philadelphia for a roundtable on gun violence the morning a gunman opened fire killing three in his old stomping grounds in Wilmington, Del., where his son is Attorney General.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Tara Murtha |
02-12-2013 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: Gun Violence
Agit-Flop: Pablo Larrain’s Pinochet Trilogy Loses Substance

Gael Garcia Bernal’s television adman-turned-political-commercial-creator Rene Saavedra is such an ethically ambiguous and passive protagonist that “No” falls flat as a piece of wannabe agitprop cinema.
City Pulse |
Cole Smithey |
02-11-2013 |
Reviews
Tags: No
Lee on Literature: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nestnew

How Ken Kesey's book, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, helped to significantly change public opinion about the value of state mental institutions.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Lee Miller |
02-08-2013 |
Books
Tags: Ken Kesey
Locking Up Water Rightsnew

In Texas and around the world, corporations are increasingly competing for rights to our most precious liquid asset.
Fort Worth Weekly |
Jeff Prince and Eric Griffey |
02-08-2013 |
Environment
Tags: Corporate Water
How Nashville Became the Bombnew

How did Nashville get to be the 'It' city?
Nashville Scene |
Jim Ridley, Steve Haruch, Christine Kreyling, J.R. Lind, Elizabeth Jones, Ashley Spurgeon, Jack Silverman, D. Patrick Rodgers, Laura Hutson, Dana Kopp Franklin and Hannah Hyde |
02-08-2013 |
Culture
Tags: Nashville
You Write "Theatre," I Write "Theater"new

Why are some folks so passionate in their preference for "theatre" or "theater"? History illuminates the sociopolitical aspects of the argument.
Cave of Lustnew

Inside the largest publisher of erotic romance in the world.
Cleveland Scene |
Ted Schwarz |
02-07-2013 |
Sex
Tags: Romance Novels, Sex
Georgia Clings To Its Gunsnew

Even pro-NRA Peach State could be dragged into a more sensible place.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Henry |
02-07-2013 |
Policy Issues
Digital Displays of Affectionnew

In fall 2010, a New Jersey-based pastor by the name of Cedric Miller made national headlines after demanding that married church leaders in his congregation give up their Facebook accounts or resign.
Jackson Free Press |
Anthony Hales |
02-07-2013 |
Tech
The Comprehensive Guide to Getting Romantic and Tantricnew

Instead of sticking to the tried-and-true kisses and congresses of the Kama Sutra, we envision our own creations, offering new and exciting insights that extend beyond the Sutra's timeless wisdom.
Santa Fe Reporter |
SFR Staff |
02-07-2013 |
Sex
Stunning Tonto Forevernew

Looking back at one of Tucson's greatest record labels and the project that's bringing the music new life.
Tucson Weekly |
Eric Swedlund |
02-07-2013 |
Music
Tags: Stunning Tonto Records