AltWeeklies Wire
A FairTax Analysisnew
The FairTax is a plan to eliminate every form of federal taxes and institute a national sales tax -- though it's sold as a populist measure, the FairTax would represent a massive transfer of wealth from the America's middle class to its billionaires.
Metro Spirit |
Corey Pein |
07-03-2007 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
James Brown Tell-all (Almost)new
James Brown's close friend and possible mistress, Candice Hurst, speaks out about lesbian affair and her relationship with Brown.
Metro Spirit |
Erika Bolin |
07-03-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Frou Frou Findsnew
Upscale foods even in the smallest towns have great appeal.
Metro Spirit |
Erika Bolin |
07-03-2007 |
Food+Drink
Faux Fixesnew
If you can't afford the arena-rock prices -- or worse, your favorite band has ceased to be -- don't worry. There's probably a tribute artist covering them.
Metro Spirit |
Erika Bolin |
07-03-2007 |
Music
Wings of a Dovenew
OK, they were pigeons, but the onslaught of birds brought a congregation to serve a church that needed their help -- and yours, too.
Metro Spirit |
Stacey Hudson |
07-03-2007 |
History
Business of fundraisingnew
Arts organizations go digital in the good search for funding sources
Metro Spirit |
Stacey Hudson |
07-03-2007 |
Performance
Tags: music, dance, art, arts organization, eBay, fund raising, Good Search, organizations, performance
Protesting Too Much?new
At what point could the time spent on cultural activism be better spent on some type of pragmatic movement?
Baltimore City Paper |
Vincent Williams |
07-03-2007 |
Commentary
The Commoners Have Arrivednew
The David Broders and the Richard Cohens of the mass media are dinosaurs, and they are starting to realize it -- the Third Estate is asleep no more.
Baltimore City Paper |
Brian Morton |
07-03-2007 |
Media
Tags: media
Kurdistan on the Brinknew
Iraq's bloody civil war is creeping north, into the last refuge of a civilized society.
New Haven Advocate |
Daniel Smith |
07-03-2007 |
International
A Texas Town is Poisoned, But No One is Responsiblenew
A pesticide-processing plant that operated in South Mission from 1950 to 1972 is believed to be the cause of cancer and birth defects -- but since the facility closed, attempts to remove toxic residues and compensate residents have repeatedly foundered.
The Texas Observer |
Jesse Boga |
07-03-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Cracker Rocks On!new
Johnny Hickamn and David Lowery have been rocking to dedicated fans for years.
Metro Spirit |
Erika Bolin |
07-03-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Wes Borland Plays With the Creativenew
Limp Bizkit's former star strikes out with his new band Black Light Burns.
Metro Spirit |
Erika Bolin |
07-03-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Sugarland's Sweet Ironynew
The band lost a member -- but then gained some steam.
Colorado Springs Independent |
John Benson |
07-03-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Sugarland
The Exies Are Retro Activenew
The band finds New Wave inspiration, but still kicks you where it hurts.
Colorado Springs Independent |
John Benson |
07-03-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Exies
Newt Gingrich's One-sided 'Conversation'new
It's unclear why Gingrich feels he is the savior of today's Grand Old Party.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Cara DeGette |
07-03-2007 |
Commentary
