Being a Blue Reporter in a Red State
Weekly Alibi |
September 8, 2009
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Covering Fire and the People Who Start Itnew
It’s been three years since I started beat reporting, and in that time I suppose I’ve covered 100 fires. But this was the first time I had ever been handed a shovel at a fire by a frantic homeowner, and I hope it’s the last. But I will say reporting on a fire is a rush better than any dope.
Weekly Alibi |
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Lady Reporters XXX: Hollywood's Clichéd Female Journalistsnew
This propensity for “really getting to know one’s source” isn’t extended to male journalists in the movies. Frost doesn’t bang Nixon.
Weekly Alibi |
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Being the Average Dudenew
John Bear lives the life of an average American for one week. So what does the average American eat, drink and do during a week?
Weekly Alibi |
John Bear |
08-04-2009 |
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Two Minute Criminalnew
Officer Mark Bralley was the fiend who had become the Two Minute Criminal for exercising his free-speech rights to criticize the committee and talk longer than two minutes when addressing them in the City Council chambers.
Weekly Alibi |
Dennis Domrzalski |
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Tags: free speech, police
August Deadly for Iraqis and U.S. Soldiers in Afghanistannew
August was not easy for U.S. service members in Afghanistan. It was the deadliest month in that part of the Middle East, with 66 casualties.
Weekly Alibi |
Marisa Demarco |
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Army Strong: A Gay Soldier's Life of Servicenew
Lt. Col. Steve Loomis was discharged from the Army five days before he was eligible for his 20-year retirement. He reflects on his fight to get his due, his life in the military and Don't Ask, Don't Tell.
Weekly Alibi |
Marisa Demarco |
11-11-2010 |
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Wrong Side of the Lawnew
Will Albuquerque’s agreement with ICE impact immigrant victims of domestic violence?
Weekly Alibi |
Marisa Demarco |
08-04-2010 |
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Tensions Put Abortion Clinics on High Alertnew
George Tiller's murderer sentenced to life on the eve of Good Friday, a day notorious for large anti-abortion protests. One Albuquerque doctor steps up to provide third-trimester abortions.
Weekly Alibi |
Marisa Demarco |
04-12-2010 |
Sex
Tags: George Tiller, Abortion
