AltWeeklies Wire
Public Mattersnew
Getting public records from the feds has grown more difficult, but new efforts hope to increase access.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Kevin Uhrich |
01-26-2007 |
Civil Liberties
Tags: civil liberties
French Connectionnew
The new face of Islamic radicalism in France claims his political and spiritual conversion happened in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
John Lasker |
01-12-2007 |
International
Tags: international
3rd Degree: Abby Stoddardnew
The New York University researcher on why humanitarian aid workers are now political targets.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Mindy Farabee |
01-12-2007 |
International
Tags: international
Ask the Dustnew
In 1913, L.A. took the water from the Owens River as its own, and in the process both destroyed and preserved a pristine mountain valley. Now, 93 years later, the city is giving some of the water back.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Dean Kuipers |
01-12-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment
A Long Way From Homenew
Despite legislative and policy gains, 2006 was another tough year for foster youth who leave state care with nothing.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Joe Piasecki |
01-05-2007 |
Children & Families
Tags: children & families
The Year Iraq Came Home to Roostnew
The Iraq War destroyed the Bush administration, and took Tony Blair down with it.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Andrew Gumbel |
01-05-2007 |
War
Putting the 'Ho in Ho Ho Honew
TV advertising and the rise of the schmuck husband.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Mick Farren |
01-02-2007 |
Media
Tags: media
Are Friends Electric?new
L.A.'s first Alternative Car and Transportation Expo revives the electric car.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Frank Kosa |
12-22-2006 |
Transportation
Tags: transportation
Pressure Playnew
Workers fired in the LAX living wage fight are reinstated after the city, state legislators, and the union push back.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Dean Kuipers |
12-22-2006 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
Starving for Justicenew
LAX hotel workers on hunger strike to protect living wage law are fired.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Mindy Farabee |
12-15-2006 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
Check Yourselfnew
SxCheck.com is a new route to fast and confidential testing for HIV -- and a new model for online medicine.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Dean Kuipers |
12-15-2006 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Nuclear Reactionsnew
VA begins testing for radioactive waste beneath a popular West L.A. dog park and surrounding areas.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Michael Collins |
12-08-2006 |
Environment
Tags: environment
The Menage a Trois From Hellnew
Publishing should learn from the O.J./Regan/Murdoch fiasco -- but it won't.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Mick Farren |
12-01-2006 |
Media
Tags: media
The Rise of Citizen Videonew
YouTube and other video streaming sites have democratized the news.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Andrew Gumbel |
12-01-2006 |
Media
Tags: media
America's Secret Warnew
Victims of sexual assault while serving in the military are the unknown casualties of war.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Joe Piasecki |
12-01-2006 |
War
Tags: war in iraq, sexual assault
