AltWeeklies Wire
The Two Faces of Spiritual Leader Bo Lozoffnew
Lozoff faces allegations that he mistreated parolees and engaged in questionable sexual conduct at Kindness House, a centerpiece of his ministry.
More Bad News at The News & Observernew
More layoffs loom at the North Carolina daily, and the spinoff entertainment publication could be history.
Is it Possible to Understand Minnesota's Politics? You Betchanew
In our own quiet way, we're thrilled to be living in a battleground state, but to understand Minnesota politics today, visitors will have to understand what came before. To help, here's a look back at the most memorable moments in our political history.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Matthew Smith |
08-28-2008 |
Politics
Scientists Warn that Climate Change is Already Hitting New Mexiconew
Few people on the planet are unaware of climate change -- reducing one's carbon footprint has practically become a fashion statement. But behind the headlines and slogans, scientists are tracking the impacts global warming is already having -- and projecting what is yet to come.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Laura Paskus |
08-28-2008 |
Environment
A Field Guide to the Republican National Conventionnew
Meet the deranged, debauched and deluded characters coming to Minneapolis and St. Paul for the RNC.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Matt Snyders and Bradley Campbell |
08-28-2008 |
Politics
What the Mexico City AIDS Conference Taught Menew
The CDC now tells us that, oops, they counted wrong for the past several years. The true number of new HIV infections occurring each year in the U.S. is more than 40 percent higher than previously reported.
Do the Math, Then Vote for Obamanew
When it comes to putting more money in your pockets -- as the free-marketeers like to say, giving the middle class more cash to spend as it wants, thus stimulating the economy -- the Democrat is far, far ahead. And all he's going to do is put the very rich back where they were a few years ago, which was, well, very rich. But this message isn't getting out.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Tim Redmond |
08-28-2008 |
Commentary
Reclaiming San Francisco -- From Carsnew
The city's first ciclovia will open a car-free Embarcadero to cyclists this weekend.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Janna Brancolini |
08-28-2008 |
Transportation
DNC Report: They Called Him B-Bidennew
Joe Biden and I are both stutterers. Tonight, for all stutters, it's our moment on the national stage.
The Photoshop™ Copnew
Ken Kokotek mocked his superiors on the Internet. Now he's paying for it.
Creative Loafing (Tampa) |
Alex Pickett |
08-27-2008 |
Policy Issues
The Incredible Shrinking Lansing State Journalnew
Old-timers tell stories of a vibrant newsroom a decade ago, with more than 20 reporters, including three alone covering the state Capitol. The staff took pride in its role as the watchdog newspaper for Michigan government. Today, staff levels aren't the only things shrinking. Coverage is down. Staff morale is down amid the cutbacks. Circulation numbers are down.
City Pulse |
Kyle Melinn and Angela Vasquez-Giroux |
08-27-2008 |
Media
DC's Comic Series 'Trinity' Remains Addictivenew
As addictive as Trinity can be, this is one continuity-laden comic. Honestly, I'll probably keep reading it -- but I'll read it and weep. I'm a glutton for punishment, I guess.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Carlton Hargro |
08-27-2008 |
Fiction
'Havana Nocturne' Looks at Gambling, Guns and Sex in Pre-Castro Cubanew
The pre-Castro days of the late 1940s and the 1950s were the era when the Mafia ran the most successful string of big-buck casinos, posh hotels and spectacular nightclubs ever seen in this hemisphere -- and paid Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista nearly $10 million (in today's money) per week to ensure that their good thing was "protected."
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
John Grooms |
08-27-2008 |
Nonfiction
Mindless Self Indulgence Looks to Entertainnew
Calling in from the first leg of his band Mindless Self Indulgence's European tour in Austria, Jimmy Urine sounds like a serious, well-grounded guy who just happens to swill his own pee on occasion.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Grant Britt |
08-27-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Wild Sweet Orange Grows Upnew
The Birmingham band matures as its fanbase expands.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Jeff Hahne |
08-27-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
