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Is Chicago Burning?

As Hillary Clinton tries to woo superdelegates into overturning Obama's status as frontrunner, she and other Democrats ought to ask themselves: is prolonging a losing battle worth the risk of race riots?
Maui Time  |  Ted Rall  |  03-25-2008  |  Commentary

The People vs. Erotic Citynew

Behind the glory holes, orgy rooms and sex booths is a board of directors that includes a felon, a preteen and others who think things aren't that bad.
The Pitch  |  Justin Kendall  |  03-25-2008  |  Sex

Fighting for Peacenew

Vets have family in the antiwar movement.
Metro Times  |  Sandra Svoboda  |  03-25-2008  |  War

David Grazian on the Noise and the Hurrynew

The Penn prof's latest book puts Philly nightlife's stress and swagger under the microscope.
Philadelphia City Paper  |  A.D. Amorosi  |  03-25-2008  |  Author Profiles & Interviews

Things to Take Backnew

A Darfurian refugee raises awareness and expectations for the people left behind.
Philadelphia City Paper  |  Garelnabi Abusikin with Deborah Yarchun  |  03-25-2008  |  International

Trendzilla: Knee-High Socksnew

The extreme sexualization of females in knee socks is sadly undeniable. On that note, the extreme sexualization of females showing any centimeter of thigh is sadly undeniable, too. But there's a way to remain ladylike and stunning in the tricky legwear.
OC Weekly  |  Vickie Chang  |  03-25-2008  |  Fashion

Owen Wilson Is a Bad Fit for an Ass-Kicking Bodyguard in 'Drillbit Taylor'new

Let's be clear here: Owen Wilson can be awesome. Paired with brother Luke or Jackie Chan, he's the man. But the key is "paired" -- left to fend for himself, he's as out of his league as a solo leading man.
OC Weekly  |  Luke Y. Thompson  |  03-25-2008  |  Reviews

The Not-So-Secret Sharernew

The content-sharing deal between the OC Register and MediaNews hasn't led to cuts at the Reg -- yet.
OC Weekly  |  Nick Schou  |  03-25-2008  |  Media

House of Painnew

Arther Masaoka fought to stop the city of Tustin from bulldozing his home and lost. But were his problems of his own creation?
OC Weekly  |  Derek Olson  |  03-25-2008  |  Housing & Development

Sure, Global Warming Has Skepticsnew

But how many teach science at the University of Missouri?
The Pitch  |  David Martin  |  03-25-2008  |  Education

Rootz Underground Returns to Roots Rocknew

These cats should definitely make a smash on the global reggae scene in 2008, and if you're curious what else is hot in the genre besides standard dancehall tunes, MOVEMENT is the answer.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach  |  Jonathan Cunningham  |  03-25-2008  |  Reviews

Ask a Mexican!new

"Is 'manito' the diminutive form of hand?"
OC Weekly  |  Gustavo Arellano  |  03-25-2008  |  Comedy

Asses of Evil: Old-School Gutterpunksnew

The band's self-titled debut album feels like standing in a mosh pit full of sweaty, drunk punks, shouting along to lyrics like "I can do whatever I want/I can take whatever I need/I can say whatever I think/Make your asshole bleed" ("Robot Hand").
Phoenix New Times  |  Niki D'Andrea  |  03-25-2008  |  Reviews

Head on a Skewernew

Joe Arpaio was so obsessed with getting a hard-charging New Times writer prosecuted that he badgered Andy Thomas into making a fool of himself.
Phoenix New Times  |  Paul Rubin  |  03-25-2008  |  Crime & Justice

Priestin' Ain't Easynew

For a couple of Delray padres, the high life allegedly got in the way of their priestly duties.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach  |  Amy Guthrie  |  03-25-2008  |  Religion

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