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A Crusader in Blue Jeans, Y'allnew

Country music star Sammy Kershaw wants to convert his celebrity status into political cred to become Louisiana's next lieutenant governor.
Gambit  |  Jeremy Alford  |  09-05-2007  |  Politics

Focusing on the 'End Game'new

New Orleans Crime Coalition works within the system to improve it and crime.
Gambit  |  Allen Johnson Jr.  |  09-05-2007  |  Crime & Justice

Bobby Jindal's Geek Appealnew

The congressman drives a Taurus and listens to the Beatles, but his internet-driven campaign for governor of Louisiana has kept him in the lead and made him an icon among Gen-exers.
Gambit  |  Jeremy Alford  |  09-05-2007  |  Politics

Bring On the Next Senatornew

Sen. Larry Craig's sudden ouster opens the door for replacement.
Boise Weekly  |  Shea Andersen  |  09-05-2007  |  Politics

Breaker, Breaker For Fred Thompsonnew

If you enjoy Fred Thompson's brand of conservatism and drive a big rig, have I found a group for you: Truckers With Fred, which officially launched today.
New York Press  |  John DeSio  |  09-05-2007  |  Politics

Police Taser Dog to Deathnew

The Vermont attorney general is investigating all police use of Tasers.
Seven Days  |  Patrick Ripley  |  09-05-2007  |  Animal Issues

Kochalka Draws a Comic for Little Kidsnew

Cartoonist and self-proclaimed superstar James Kochalka draws a children's book about a goofy gray squirrell.
Seven Days  |  Margot Harrison  |  09-05-2007  |  Books

Anti-Bush Artnew

Painter Al Salzman's "Inamorato" shows Alberto Gonzales kissing George Bush's ass.
Seven Days  |  Pamela Polston  |  09-05-2007  |  Art

San Antonio’s Hip-hop Hope Signs with Epic Recordsnew

Back at the studio, Question and his fiancee/life manager Nora "Phyre" Abrary look back on recent hardships and the brighter days ahead.
San Antonio Current  |  M. SOlis  |  09-05-2007  |  Music

Dear Focus Features, I Want to Lick Your Facenew

Ang Lee's Lust, Caution gets a NC-17 rating.
San Antonio Current  |  Ashley Lindstrom  |  09-05-2007  |  Movies

Laid to Rustnew

Six years and $19 million into a major Superfund cleanup, why is the Ompompanoosuc River running orange?
Seven Days  |  Ken Picard  |  09-05-2007  |  Environment

Clive Owen Kills with Carrotsnew

Deep it ain't, cartoonish it is, but Shoot 'Em Up is certainly fun, and peppered with calculated, eye-bugging originality.
San Antonio Current  |  Brian Villalobos  |  09-05-2007  |  Reviews

Remembering Grace Paleynew

If I have any nascent wisdom in my head, Grace, it's this: You were always much wiser and less foolish than you let on.
Seven Days  |  Mike Ives  |  09-05-2007  |  Books

Russell Crowe and Christian Bale Discuss '3:10 to Yuma'new

The two actors recently spent the day at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel promoting their efforts, and who should be one of the first to sit down with the tired, mumbling men, but the San Antonio Current.
San Antonio Current  |  Cole Haddon  |  09-05-2007  |  Profiles & Interviews

Democratic Presidential Candidates Make Religious Pushnew

Dems take advantage of voters' lapse in faith in the GOP.
Charleston City Paper  |  Greg Hambrick  |  09-05-2007  |  Politics

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