AltWeeklies Wire
Blueprint Louisiana Takes Aim at 'Good Old Boy Network'new
The group is busy pushing contracts for reform on statewide and legislative candidates, but its real work begins when the elections end.
Gonzales v. United States
Critics celebrate Alberto Gonzales' resignation, but his legal legacy endures.
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
08-29-2007 |
Commentary
'Moliere': Acting Classesnew
Laurent Tirard's new romantic comedy endeavors to imagine the formative years in Moliere's life the way John Madden's Shakespeare in Love treated the great English bard in his youth.
Tags: Laurent Tirard, Moliere
Charlottesville Considers Cutting Out Bottled Waternew
Mayor wants city to stop buying bottled water; Council skeptical.
C-Ville Weekly |
Scott Weaver |
08-29-2007 |
Environment
D.J. Augustin Plays a Real Pick-Up Gamenew
Hurricane Katrina ended Augustin's hopes to be a basketball star in New Orlenas, but he joined the team at a Texas high school where he evacuated -- and he now plays for the Texas Longhorns.
Sheriff Harry Lee is Chasing Historynew
The Jefferson Parish sheriff, 75, vows to beat both acute myeloid leukemia and anyone who dares to run against him in the Oct. 20 primary election -- that would make Lee the longest-serving sheriff in parish history.
Instead of 'Delirious,' How About 'Woozy'new
There are positive reviews of Delirious -- they are wrong.
Chicago Newcity |
Ray Pride |
08-29-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Delirious, Tom DiCillo
'Ladron que Roba a Ladron': E Pluribus Pratfallnew
An American comedy for the other America.
East Bay Express |
Kelly Vance |
08-29-2007 |
Reviews
Sen. Larry Craig Says He Will Staynew
In a Tuesday press conference, Sen. Craig called the Idaho Statesman's story a witch hunt, repeatedly denied that he is gay, and said he still plans on running for re-election next year.
Boise Weekly |
Deanna Darr and Rachael Daigle |
08-29-2007 |
Politics
Bells Were Rocked in San Francisconew
Rage storms and hip-hop survives a concert crowd fifty thousand strong.
East Bay Express |
Eric K. Arnold |
08-29-2007 |
Concerts
Tags: concerts
Picking (Who Nevada Might Pick As) the Next Preznew
A completely unscientific, totally subjective, way ahead of the curve, not-approached-by-Karl Rove handicapping of the 2008 race.
Las Vegas Weekly |
Damon Hodge |
08-29-2007 |
Politics
For Katrina Recovery, Public Sector Needs to Step Upnew
New Orleans has come a long way since Aug. 29, 2005, but we have much more to do -- the "market-driven" recovery predicted by the mayor can still occur, but those in public office must recognize that there are some things only government can do.
Burning Man's Teetotalersnew
The massive, hedonistic annual artfest may have a rep as a haven for drug users, but you won't find 'em in Anonymous Camp.
East Bay Express |
April Dembosky |
08-29-2007 |
Drugs
Stereo Total's Quirky Pop Aestheticnew
Francoise Cactus and Brezel Goring have been exploring trans-European sound for over a decade now.
Chicago Newcity |
Sean Redmond |
08-29-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Stereo Total
Your Black Muslim Hotelnew
Marriott still employs security firm with Black Muslim Bakery ties.
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
08-29-2007 |
Crime & Justice
