AltWeeklies Wire
Matters of Supportnew
Former Air Force Academy grad finally prevails in long-fought battle over his ability to make a living.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
09-26-2012 |
Health
Reflections on Troy Davisnew
One year later, I'm still confused and saddened by the reaction to his execution —and my place in it.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Gwynedd Stuart |
09-26-2012 |
Policy Issues
Are Abstinence-Only Programs the Solution?new
In theory, $51,000 could buy a lot of condoms and prevent a lot of babies and STDs (if used correctly).
Charleston City Paper |
Susan Cohen |
09-26-2012 |
Policy Issues
Marijuana: Gateway To Health?new
Bay Area journalist and cannabis activist Clint Werner has found self-publishing success with a medical marijuana research reference book.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
09-26-2012 |
Drugs
A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwichnew
Like an Old Testament miracle, Chick-fil-A founders last week reversed themselves and decided to stop contributing chicken sandwich money to organizations spearheading the right-wing conservative movement to dismantle same-sex marriage nationwide.
Cincinnati CityBeat |
Kathy Y. Wilson |
09-26-2012 |
LGBT
The Apostlenew
In Colorado Springs, doors have opened to a growing and controversial Christian movement.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Chet Hardin |
09-26-2012 |
Religion
Soil Test This Fallnew
Testing the soil in a vegetable garden is quickly done, and the benefits are long-term. University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Richard Hentschel said that if the soil is right, gardeners should be able to produce fresh vegetables all season long.
Illinois Times |
Staff |
09-25-2012 |
Environment
To be Free...and Safenew
The LGBT's Rainbow Riverfest highlights progress made and work still to be done.
Valley Advocate |
Maureen Turner |
09-25-2012 |
LGBT
How Many Cops are Enough?new
Bottom line on Summer Safety Initiative: budget cuts mean more dead bodies
NOW Magazine |
ENZO DI MATTEO |
09-25-2012 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: Police, public safety
Fish Consumption Warnings and Environmental Justicenew
People of color eat a lot of locally caught fish for economic and cultural reasons. But nationwide, efforts to warn anglers fail to reach many minority and low-income populations.
NUVO |
Environmental Health News |
09-25-2012 |
Civil Liberties
Certified Broken Enterprisenew
The worst-kept secret in D.C. contracting is how easy it is to game the system.
Washington City Paper |
Alan Suderman |
09-24-2012 |
Policy Issues
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 |
09-24-2012 |
Features
Tags: free speech, police
Fighting for Justicianew
Workers Defense Project celebrates 10 years on the front lines of Texas labor.
Austin Chronicle |
Nora Ankrum |
09-24-2012 |
Business & Labor
Tags: latino, worker's rights
The New Journalismnew
Vibrant media landscape exists in Oklahoma despite vexing questions of sustainability and coverage.
Urban Tulsa Weekly |
Jaime Adame |
09-24-2012 |
Media
Tags: journalism, new media
Body of Evidencenew
When it comes to Marin County's high rates for breast cancer, researchers still have their hands full.
Pacific Sun |
Kelly O'Mara |
09-24-2012 |
Health
Tags: cancer, breast cancer
