AltWeeklies Wire
On the GOP Attorney Scandal Talking Pointsnew
Claiming "Clinton did it, too" is to confuse the public with facts that the people spouting them know are irrelevant to the issue.
Baltimore City Paper |
Brian Morton |
03-27-2007 |
Commentary
The Living Daylightsnew
I am generally in favor of the "Spring Forward" episode of the Dalight Savings Time, and not so much of an enthusiast with respect to the "Fall Behind" action.
Baltimore City Paper |
Joe MacLeod |
03-27-2007 |
Comedy
Tags: humor & satire
Sci-Fi for Smart Kids and the Parents Who Love Themnew
This is a fine adaptation, directed by New Line Cinema's CEO Bob Shaye, now that he's rolling in Lord of the Rings money and can do as he damn well pleases.
New Haven Advocate |
John Boonstra |
03-27-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Robert Shaye, The Last Mimzy
Conservatives Respond to Claims They Aren't Funny by Proving Itnew
FOX News' The 1/2 Hour News Hour -- there's nothing to laugh at here.
New Haven Advocate |
Casey Miner |
03-27-2007 |
TV
Tags: TV
Katha Pollitt: 'Are We There Yet?'new
The feminist writer sees a "real revolution" in women's consciousness, but says much work remains.
LEO Weekly |
Lucinda Marshall |
03-27-2007 |
The War on Women
Tags: women's issues
The Comics Page Goes to Warnew
Mature work has been creeping onto the comics pages for years, with strips like The Boondocks, Candorville and others joining Doonesbury in tackling contemporary political issues -- but what of once reliably non-confrontational strips like Beetle Bailey?
New Haven Advocate |
Christopher Arnott |
03-27-2007 |
Art
Tags: war in iraq, comics
Big Boobsnew
Know-it-all media the world over got punked by the latest New Times parody, and now (sigh...) it's time to cop to the details.
Phoenix New Times |
Stephen Lemons |
03-27-2007 |
Media
Tags: media
K.C.'s 3rd District Bluesnew
While his constituents begged for attention, Troy Nash packed it in.
The Cop who Killed a Murder Casenew
Officer Danny Holmes says a supervisor made him lie -- but KCPD brass say he bungled a murder investigation.
The Pitch |
Nadia Pflaum |
03-27-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Southern Mannew
J.J. Grey, front man for country-fried funk 'n' soul band Mofro, comes from the Florida swamplands and a rich storytelling tradition.
Phoenix New Times |
Niki D'Andrea |
03-27-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Mofro
State Reps. Try to Silence a Criticnew
Robin Scoins went after Arizona's Child Protective Services -- but now the state may be coming after her.
Phoenix New Times |
Sarah Fenske |
03-27-2007 |
Politics
Saint Matthew's Churches, Inc.new
Christians send in money for prayer requests which may just go up in smoke.
Houston Press |
Craig Malisow |
03-27-2007 |
Religion
Tags: religion
Cherokee River Indian Community's Indian Takersnew
A war for custody of 4-year-old Raven Laws includes a spurious Alabama tribe.
Phoenix New Times |
Paul Rubin |
03-27-2007 |
Children & Families
Tags: children & families
Ask a Mexican! Special Reader Feedback Editionnew
Muchas, muchas responses to my March 8 column asking whether I should keep this column's gold-toothed, mustachioed, sombrero-wearing fat Mexican mascot, and what I should name him.
OC Weekly |
Gustavo Arellano |
03-27-2007 |
Commentary
'Nicest Killer I've Ever Met'new
Jonathan Tran, 22, is convicted in Montessori murder and teen prostitute rapes.
OC Weekly |
R. Scott Moxley |
03-27-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
