AltWeeklies Wire
West Texas, the Devil's Domicilenew
No Country for Old Men and There Will Be Blood are arguably two of the best films of 2007, and each was shot in Texas. This is how Hollywood takes its revenge on Texans. They make our state a stand-in for hell.
The Texas Observer |
David Theis |
02-26-2008 |
Commentary
What Would a McCain Win Mean for Texas Republicans?new
Probably the longest-lasting impact of the 2008 primaries on the Texas Republican Party will be that our party will become even more conservative, if that's possible.
The Texas Observer |
Royal Masset |
02-26-2008 |
Commentary
Standing for Changenew
I don't want to keep playing on the same electoral map where Democrats write off states like Texas, and presidential candidates compete here in the primaries but are nowhere to be found in November.
The Texas Observer |
Barack Obama |
02-26-2008 |
Commentary
What Texas Means to Menew
My first job in politics was in Texas, and it remains one of the best I've ever had.
The Texas Observer |
Hillary Clinton |
02-26-2008 |
Commentary
Main Squeezenew
Two artists strike an accord for the unloved accordion.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Shaun Brady |
02-26-2008 |
Music
Design On a Nickelnew
21 ways to freshen your abode without breaking the bank.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Jason Tomassini |
02-26-2008 |
Culture
How Garage Rock Enduresnew
The irony is that while simple four-chord garage rock is now celebrated as an underground, community-driven punk-like movement, in its heyday it birthed more mainstream rock standards than soft-rock or synth-pop ever could.
New Haven Advocate |
Christopher Arnott |
02-26-2008 |
Music
Pensions in the Pennew
New Haven is dragging its feet when it comes to revoking pensions for city employees convicted of felonies.
New Haven Advocate |
Betsy Yagla |
02-26-2008 |
Politics
The CW Cancels 'Girlfriends'new
When it's all said and done, I believe Girlfriends was one of the most important African-American shows to ever grace the television screen and I think it's worth having a proper sendoff. So here goes.
Baltimore City Paper |
Vincent Williams |
02-26-2008 |
TV
Oil Spill Goes Virtually Unnoticed in South Baltimorenew
The spill's size would seem large enough to garner public notice: 80,000 gallons would fill more than a dozen oil trucks.
Baltimore City Paper |
Edward Ericson Jr. |
02-26-2008 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Election '08: Why (and How) Texas Will Matter in Marchnew
The Obama and Clinton campaigns, volunteers, and voters are dusting off the rulebooks and learning, or relearning, the peculiar ins and outs of how Texas selects Democratic presidential candidates.
The Texas Observer |
Forrest Wilder and Dave Mann |
02-26-2008 |
Politics
Lobby Overdose in Michigannew
Fight continues over state law granting virtual immunity to drug manufacturers.
Metro Times |
Staff |
02-26-2008 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Royalty Up in This Bitchnew
Hip-hop celebs get graceful makeovers from an international art star.
Metro Times |
Khary Kimani Turner and Rebecca Mazzei |
02-26-2008 |
Art
Tags: visual arts
The New Sound of Old Garage Rocknew
Newly unearthed recordings prove that Connecticut rocked in the late 1960s.
New Haven Advocate |
Alan Bisbort |
02-26-2008 |
Music
Loading 600 Tonsnew
We take a field trip to watch single-stream recycling in action.
Baltimore City Paper |
Edward Ericson Jr. |
02-26-2008 |
Environment
Tags: environment
