AltWeeklies Wire
Defense or Danger?new
The Arizona Senate votes to allow guns on college campuses' public rights of way -- but not in classrooms.
Tucson Weekly |
Jazmine Woodberry |
03-18-2011 |
Policy Issues
A Hard Look at Legal Prostitutionnew
Harry Reid calls for an end to legal brothels in Nevada. First, let’s do the numbers.
Reno News & Review |
Willie Albright |
03-18-2011 |
Policy Issues
The Great Shark Slaughternew
Lovers of shark fin soup say it's a cultural tradition, but science proves it's brutal and inhumane.
East Bay Express |
Hannah Dreier |
03-17-2011 |
Policy Issues
Louisiana Poised To Ban Smoking in Bars?new
The Louisiana state legislature is poised to once again take up the issue of smoking in bars. Will 2011 be the year of butts-out at local watering holes?
Gambit |
Jeremy Alford, Kevin Allman and Alex Woodward |
03-15-2011 |
Policy Issues
Atlanta Can't Wash its Hands of Residents' Water Woesnew
With Atlanta’s sky-high water bills making national news, is the city, the subcontractor or the residents to blame?
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Editorial Board |
03-09-2011 |
Policy Issues
Jail-Job Program: Nowhere To Gonew
As more people enter jail without jobs, the county sees a once-promising revenue stream weaken.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Chet Hardin |
02-28-2011 |
Policy Issues
Tags: Work-Release Program
Sun Blocknew
Unlike in other states, Colorado Springs Utilities and similar suppliers reduce their solar cell rebates.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
02-28-2011 |
Policy Issues
Safeguarding Citizens' Rights Should Be Easynew
Atlanta Police Department should review recruiting standards, training.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Ken Allen |
02-24-2011 |
Policy Issues
Tags: APD, Atlanta Police Department
An Alameda Power Play?new
Some island residents worry that a new three-member council majority intends to undermine the city's strong-city-manager form of government.
East Bay Express |
Paul Gackle |
02-21-2011 |
Policy Issues
Atlanta Police Oversight on the Skidsnew
Policing the police has been a futile -- and frustrating -- task for Atlanta's Citizen Review Board.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Gwynedd Stuart |
02-21-2011 |
Policy Issues
Two Jobs, Two Salariesnew
While earning substantial county pay, some elected officials collect another check, too.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
02-17-2011 |
Policy Issues
Wasted Awaynew
Since 1998, at least 20 people have died while in the jail's custody. Since 2008, two men have died under circumstances similar enough to raise troubling questions.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Chet Hardin |
02-17-2011 |
Policy Issues
Tags: El Paso County Jail
Civic Improvement Tips From Across the Globenew
How Atlanta could be a better city.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Joeff Davis |
02-16-2011 |
Policy Issues
Tags: Bicycles, Second Amendment
A Womb Dividednew
Anti-abortion advocates split over “Heartbeat Bill”
The Other Paper |
Lyndsey Teter |
02-11-2011 |
Policy Issues
Sex Offenders Incognitonew
The Georgia sex offender registry was created to help keep people safe. But how can it do that if it's riddled with errors?
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Randy Wyles |
02-08-2011 |
Policy Issues
