AltWeeklies Wire
Truly Folknew
Neko Case's keen look at the world has sharpened to its finest point yet, and her stories and images are the kinds that great folk singers like Dylan once employed to earn their fans' trust and devotion.
Dallas Observer |
Sam Machkovech |
03-14-2006 |
Reviews
Oscar Overhaulnew
The Academy Awards desperately needs a shot of sports.
Dallas Observer |
Richie Whitt |
03-14-2006 |
Movies
Tags: The Oscars
By Hartnew
Former Colorado senator Gary Hart discusses blogging, the media and his life's third act.
Tags: media
Rae of Sunshinenew
Emily Rae Rice's friends and family want to know why she died in jail.
Westword |
Adam Cayton-Holland |
03-14-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Little Boy Bluenew
Believers say indigo kids are the next wave of evolution -- sort of like X-Men, but without the cool uniforms.
Dallas Observer |
Jesse Hyde |
03-14-2006 |
Culture
Tags: lifestyles
The Torture Judgenew
A federal court rules that our government can break international laws to keep us safe.
The Village Voice |
Nat Hentoff |
03-14-2006 |
Civil Liberties
Brave Hartnew
Sergeant Patrick Hart, a nine-year veteran of the U.S. Army, went AWOL in Aug. 2005 and is seeking refugee status from the Canadian government.
Tags: war & peace
Death Cleanersnew
After the coroners and medical examiners have left the scene, private companies scrape up the most godawful messes in Missouri.
Riverfront Times |
Chad Garrison |
03-13-2006 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
Color Him a Sucker for Lovenew
Wouldn't it be nice if the color of your beer label hinted at true romance?
East Bay Express |
Justin Berton |
03-13-2006 |
Food+Drink
The Death Sentencenew
TennCare replaced Medicaid in Tennessee in 1994, but since Nov. 2004, over 191,000 enrollees have been terminated from the program in the name of "reform" -- many are either uninsurable or unable to afford insurance elsewhere.
Metro Pulse |
Leslie Wylie |
03-13-2006 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Let the Sun Shine Innew
No one seems to know if Louisville's Arena Authority is a public entity, which helps arena advocates do their work behind closed doors.
LEO Weekly |
Billy Reed |
03-13-2006 |
Housing & Development
Tags: FOIA
Stiff Punishmentnew
Abortion is murder and should be punished with a sentence of death, but men are also guilty of a crime just as great: masturbation.
The Memphis Flyer |
John Pritchard |
03-13-2006 |
Comedy
Tags: humor & satire
Manly, Yesnew
Pastor Doug Giles pumps testosterone into the faith.
Miami New Times |
Mariah Blake |
03-13-2006 |
Religion
Tags: religion
Pushing Onnew
Tenn. state senator Rosalind Kurita challenges the odds and the opposition in her bid for a U.S. Senate seat.
The Memphis Flyer |
Jackson Baker |
03-13-2006 |
Politics
Tags: 2006elect
The Lonely Guynew
How did convicted sex offender David Owen become a big-time lobbyist in Kansas?
