AltWeeklies Wire
Finding Thinspiration in a New French Lawnew
Only a country that has sex objects as old as Catherine Deneuve and Isabelle Huppert could pass a bill against glamorizing excessive thinness, as France's National Assembly did last week.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Liz Spikol |
04-28-2008 |
Commentary
Flight of the Conchords' Special Deliverynew
Walking the line between tribute and mockery is easy; just use a Kiwi accent.
Seattle Weekly |
Brian J. Barr |
04-28-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Clinton and Obama Play a Dangerous Game with Gunsnew
They both have supported measures that make them radioactive with gun owners who vote the issue. But chances are it will be gun owners who decide the 2008 presidential election and possibly the Democratic nomination. So both candidates are trying to present themselves as friends of the firearm, with not-so-great results.
Boulder Weekly |
Paul Danish |
04-28-2008 |
Commentary
David Karsten Daniels: From Texas, With Lovenew
Seattle is a far cry from his homeland and his beloved North Carolina. But contradictions are the singer-songwriter’s stock in trade.
Seattle Weekly |
Aja Pecknold |
04-28-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Pedicab Entrepreneur Steve Meyer Has Started a Rolling Revolutionnew
Meyer wants to sell pedicabs to the world -- but is the world willing to go along for the ride?
Westword |
Joel Warner |
04-28-2008 |
Transportation
Jason Bane Goes from the Blogosphere to Politicsnew
He helped start ColoradoPols.com, but now he's stepped away from the web and into public life as a candidate for Jefferson County commissioner.
Will Pop Culture Ever Embrace My Brooks?new
The Bothell-based sneaker company couldn't care less.
Seattle Weekly |
Mark D. Fefer |
04-28-2008 |
Fashion
Ari Kohn is The Patron Saint of Ex-Consnew
For three years he's been running, and funding, the Post-Prison Education Program, which takes former prisoners on in entirety -- paying for whatever food, housing, and clothing they and their families need. Now Kohn is trying to drum up money from outside sources, mainly from Washington's state Legislature, but his chances are iffy.
Seattle Weekly |
Nina Shapiro |
04-28-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Walid Shoebat, the 'Former Terrorist'new
He claims that he is a former Palestine Liberation Organization terrorist turned Christian peace activist. On April 29, the University of Colorado's College Republicans are bringing Shoebat to Boulder, at a cost of roughly $30,000. But now critics and journalists are beginning to question the validity of his story and his identity.
Boulder Weekly |
Michael de Yoanna |
04-28-2008 |
International
No One's Lonelier than a Republican on Election Day in Phillynew
Mike Cibik, the city's Republican 5th Ward leader, doesn't have much to get excited about. The numbers here, and in his ward in particular, make it pretty much impossible for anyone besides a Democrat to get elected.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Alli Katz |
04-28-2008 |
Politics
Trolling Right-Wing Political Blogs Proves That November Can't Come Too Soonnew
Herewith, a rundown of 10 conservative web scribblers who, by virtue of their high readership or annoyance factor, are likely to invade your casual conversations until the gruesome finale of our Celebration of Democracy drives us all back to our blessed, customary ignorance.
Dallas Observer |
Roy Edroso |
04-28-2008 |
Politics
Is the 'Woman Caught in Adultery' Really Part of Scripture?new
The passage is so well-known, and such a striking example of Jesus' forgiveness and call to lead a godly life, that it has its own name -- the pericope adulterae. But is it really inspired Scripture? Dr. Daniel B. Wallace has found evidence in Albania that suggests to him it is not.
Dallas Observer |
Julie Lyons |
04-28-2008 |
Religion
James Collins, the New Jane Austennew
Beginner's Greek is a romantic comedy, and as such it rewards virtue and punishes evil, ultimately smiling on Peter and providing this transcendent good guy with a tidy resolution that is satisfying, if not entirely surprising.
Nashville Scene |
Liz Garrigan |
04-28-2008 |
Fiction
The Kickdrums May be Hip-hop's Next Big Beatmakersnew
And they work out of a closet in Avon, Ohio.
Cleveland Scene |
Gus Garcia-Roberts |
04-28-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: hip-hop, beatmakers, 50 Cent, M.O.P., Alex Fitts, Matt Penttila, Ray Cash, The Kickdrums, Verbal, Young Wazzie
Rep. Peter Welch Cracks Down on War Contractor Fraudnew
Vermont's congressman exposed a legal loophole that makes it easier for some overseas private contractors to defraud the federal government.
Seven Days |
Ken Picard |
04-28-2008 |
Politics
