AltWeeklies Wire
A Strange Choice for Pope
Pope Benedict XVI is a champion of orthodoxy, causing many to fear that a new dictatorship is emerging, and its face is all-male, all-knowing and not to be questioned.
Oklahoma Gazette |
Robin Meyers |
05-23-2005 |
Commentary
Homeschooling Guru Turns Darwin Into Whipping Boynew
John Taylor Gatto says that "liberals" and "secularists," most especially Unitarians, historically conspired with capitalists to impose schooling on the masses and "suppress" the "amazing insights of American Christian spirituality."
North Bay Bohemian |
Peter Byrne |
05-23-2005 |
Commentary
The Prosecution Complexnew
Illinois has more than its share of individuals who have been wrongfully convicted and given long prison sentences or the death penalty. But prosecutors and cops still haven't learned from their mistakes.
Illinois Times |
Larry Golden |
05-23-2005 |
Commentary
The Price of Fearnew
As a 5'2" woman, writer Miriam Axel-Lute is not supposed to walk alone at night. But she does.
Metroland |
Miriam Axel-Lute |
05-23-2005 |
Commentary
A Bunch of Boobsnew
You want me to get my breasts done? Only if you get your balls done first ...
Tucson Weekly |
Catherine O'Sullivan |
05-19-2005 |
Commentary
What Does It Mean to Be a Christian?new
The words "Christian" and "liberal" have become mutually exclusive. But if you actually read the Bible, you'll find this should not be the case.
Tucson Weekly |
Renee Downing |
05-19-2005 |
Commentary
Rolling Yet Againnew
With the Rolling Stones announcing a tour, we're experiencing déjà vu.
Tucson Weekly |
Tom Danehy |
05-19-2005 |
Commentary
ON “PWN3D!!1!”new
That’s pronounced "owned" -- an exciting variant of schadenfreude; as cultural attitudes go, it’s blowing up. All across the Web, people are tuning in for quick peeks of other people hurting or humiliating themselves.
Dig Boston |
Michael Brodeur |
05-19-2005 |
Commentary
What's the Status of Our Mission to Denuclearize North Korea?new
The only way we'll get North Korea to surrender its nuclear program is through negotiations. As of now, however, the negotiations are kaput.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
05-19-2005 |
Commentary
Tags: WAR
Bring on the Pensive White Boysnew
A card-carrying child of the boom-bap thinks he should be able to reminisce to some hip-hop relationship songs when it’s raining outside. But hip-hop doesn't do relationships very well.
Baltimore City Paper |
Vincent Williams |
05-18-2005 |
Commentary
Is Phoenix So Bad?new
The fifth-largest city in the United States has an inferiority complex. It's totally camp to hate Phoenix.
Phoenix New Times |
Amy Silverman |
05-17-2005 |
Commentary
ESL Students Risk Losing More Than a New Languagenew
If an Oakland school administrator's threat to shut down the adult-education program is carried out, immigrants will lose a social network as well as an opportunity for learning.
East Bay Express |
Chris Thompson |
05-16-2005 |
Commentary
Pagan Delightsnew
Look at the history, and welcome to the lusty, luscious month of May.
Tucson Weekly |
Connie Tuttle |
05-12-2005 |
Commentary
What's With the Political Unrest in Togo?new
Following the announcement that Faure Gnassingbé was the official winner of last month's presidential election in Togo, the African nation experienced a surge in political violence that spurred thousands of Togolese to flee for safety.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
05-12-2005 |
Commentary
Tags: WAR
Outraged Citizens Hold Mexican Church-Goers Hostagenew
In a hunt for illegal immigrants, three off-duty baggage inspectors held an entire South Phoenix church congregation at gunpoint. The Maricopa county attorney's failure to prosecute the inspectors puts him on the fringe.
Phoenix New Times |
Michael Lacey |
05-11-2005 |
Commentary
