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Simply Dread-Fullnew

A Rastafarian says cops targeted him because of his religious hairdo.

Montreal Mirror | Patrick Lejtenyi | 02-02-2007 | Civil Liberties

As the Plame case shows, far too many journalists in Washington are far too comfortable within the halls of Washington, putting the protection of dubious sources over being honest with the public they serve.

Los Angeles CityBeat | Editorial | 02-02-2007 | Media

Tags: Miller, Judith

A Change in the Weathernew

Dennis Kucinich takes over the new House Government Reform and Oversight subcommittee, signaling changes in national drug policy.

Los Angeles CityBeat | Dean Kuipers | 02-02-2007 | Policy Issues

Tags: public policy issues

Country Collection Conundrumnew

Hillbilly Night founder Bob Fuller's quarter-million records get him into trouble with city inspectors.

Montreal Mirror | Tracey Lindeman | 02-02-2007 | Music

Show Me the Ideasnew

The race for Hollywood money brings presidential candidates to L.A., but also keeps them mum on contentious issues.

Los Angeles CityBeat | Andrew Gumbel | 02-02-2007 | Politics

Tags: 2008 presidential election

I Found My Fill on BlackBerry Hillnew

At Sundance, a renewed 'Focus on Film' amid celebrity worship and the frantic search for the next big thing.

Austin Chronicle | Marjorie Baumgarten | 02-01-2007 | Movies

Mama Triednew

With a lazy, cliche, and rabid plot and paper-thin character development, this comedy's idea of fun involves the intergenerational discussion of orgasms.

Austin Chronicle | Toddy Burton | 02-01-2007 | Reviews

Tags: Because I Said So, Michael Lehmann

Out of Africanew

This multiaward-winner from Sundance 2006 follows three "lost boys" of the Sudan, chronicling their journey in the United States, while revealing as much about American life as African life.

Austin Chronicle | Marrit Ingman | 02-01-2007 | Reviews

Tags: God Grew Tired of Us: The Story of Lost Boys of Sudan, Christopher Quinn; Tommy Walker;

Unfair Warningnew

The Forest Service's quiet plans to close campgrounds and other recreation sites on public lands has nationwide implications.

Missoula Independent | John S. Adams | 02-01-2007 | Policy Issues

Tags: Forest Service, outdoor recreation, Bitterroot National Forest, public land, public policy

The Lion in WInternew

Peter O'Toole, in an Oscar-caliber and -nominated performance, pulls off this tricky May-December relationship with colossal panache and sublime craft.

Austin Chronicle | Marc Savlov | 02-01-2007 | Reviews

Tags: Roger Michell, venus