AltWeeklies Wire
Jackson Free Press Blogs from Killen Trialnew
The Jackson Free Press is blogging live every day from the trial of Edgar Ray Killen for his alleged involvement in the 1964 killings of three civil rights workers. The blog also links to a full archive of the paper's stories and blogs on the case.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd and Natalie Irby |
06-14-2005 |
Commentary
To the Class of '05new
Congratulations, New York City high school graduates of the Class of 2005! You made it. Oh, and we owe you an apology for your education.
The Village Voice |
Paul Moses |
06-10-2005 |
Commentary
Film Noir Comedy Features Sock Puppetsnew
Lynn Lamousin made a movie...like, by hand. She invented a real feature-length film that is winning awards -- a movie in which the cast consists solely of talking sock puppets.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Hollis Gillespie |
06-09-2005 |
Commentary
Shame Is for Sissiesnew
The John Bolton nomination to the United Nations is the Republican fist with its middle finger held erect.
INDY Week |
Hal Crowther |
06-09-2005 |
Commentary
Donate a Pintnew
The importance of donating blood became apparent when the columnist's concuño went to the hospital with chest pains and ended up with an artificial heart.
Tucson Weekly |
Tom Danehy |
06-09-2005 |
Commentary
What Was Oil-For-Food and Why is There Such a Scandal About It Now?new
Because of the way the United Nation's Oil-For-Food Programme was devised, corruption was almost guaranteed. Iraq leader Saddam Hussein got to pick those he did Oil-For-Food business with, and he typically required a bribe.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
06-09-2005 |
Commentary
Tags: WAR
Fun New Documentary Disputes Existence of the Messiahnew
A new documentary, The God Who Wasn't There, suggests that Jesus was a mythical character whose message has been hijacked by anti-science, pro-war zealots.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Doug Monroe |
06-09-2005 |
Commentary
What Kind of Progress Have We Made On Our Objectives in Iraq?new
In honor of report card season, I offer you, below, a report card on Iraq. The subject headings are based on the list of stated war objectives that President Bush has used to sell the war's importance to the American people.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
06-02-2005 |
Commentary
Tags: WAR
The Wreckage of Joan Collinsnew
A man who totals his car earns a good slap on the back.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Hollis Gillespie |
06-02-2005 |
Commentary
Tags: moodswing
Lucidity Happensnew
A year after a serious injury, things start to make sense.
Tucson Weekly |
Catherine O'Sullivan |
06-02-2005 |
Commentary
The Dick You Can't Take Backnew
Not even the planet-sized brain of poli-sci student Josh Berthume could prepare him for the messy social consequences of getting a little too familiar with a social better.
Dig Boston |
Josh Berthume |
06-01-2005 |
Commentary
Lift the Travel Ban on Cubanew
Congress should lift the long-outmoded embargo, including the travel ban and
trade restrictions, and welcome the Cuban people and their government on
their own terms.
Illinois Times |
Diane Hughes |
05-27-2005 |
Commentary
Tags: Miami Cubans, Witness for Peace
Illinois Needs a Day to Honor Jane Addamsnew
Some eighth-graders are petitioning the state to honor the founder of Chicago's Hull House, who is known as the "mother of modern social work."
Illinois Times |
Dusty Rhodes |
05-27-2005 |
Commentary
Bush's Pal in Uzbekistannew
The slaughter of hundreds of peaceful, unarmed protesters in Uzbekistan, a U.S. ally, was one of the biggest massacres of protesters by a government since China's Tiananmen Square in 1989.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
05-26-2005 |
Commentary
Tags: WAR
How to Score at Weddingsnew
In America, playing cheesy music at a wedding reception is a unique and endearing tradition. We just pump out the Michael Jackson jams, line dance and get tanked. And if we're lucky, we hook up with a member of the other team's wedding party.
Boulder Weekly |
Vince Darcangelo |
05-23-2005 |
Commentary
