AltWeeklies Wire
New Haven Housing Authority Slapped with Class-Action Suit Demaning Help for Disablednew
The lawsuit was filed by a woman with spina bifida, a birth defect affecting the spine, who is losing her apartment because her landlord is facing foreclosure. The disabled woman, Rebecca Taylor, hoped the Housing Authority would help her find a new handicap-accessible apartment, but she had to resort to a federal lawsuit to get that help.
New Haven Advocate |
Betsy Yagla |
06-10-2008 |
Housing & Development
Wind Power Makes Great Strides, but Enviros Complainnew
Environmentalists may have spent a generation arguing for the use of wind and solar energy, but if you think they're OK with this, you're dreaming. In California, they're opposing plans for wind-turbine installations in Riverside County east of Los Angeles. And in San Bernardino County they are opposing the power lines that would bring the output of wind and solar installations in the desert to LA.
Boulder Weekly |
Paul Danish |
06-10-2008 |
Environment
Multimedia Man David Carr Gives Us Some Urgent Advicenew
Carr was at the annual AAN convention in Philadelphia this weekend reminding alt–weeklies they can keep their ships afloat. He stressed the importance of multimedia as staff cutbacks, the uncertainty of profit and the uncharted push to the internet continue to challenge the industry.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Brian James Kirk |
06-10-2008 |
Media
The Rich Get Richer and the Poor Get Poorer in Connecticutnew
A new report from Connecticut Voices for Children (CVC), a research and advocacy group for low-income families with offices in New Haven and Hartford, offers a stark analysis: Connecticut is the only state in the nation to see a significant decline in the real wages of the poorest 20 percent of state residents.
New Haven Advocate |
Jim Motavalli |
06-10-2008 |
Economy
Chicago's 'Hipster Rap' Scene Attracts the Inevitable Backlashnew
Most criticism of hipster rap only goes clothes deep, and even for relatively philosophical haters like Unkut.com's Robbie Ettelson, the sight of a rapper in anything but baggy jeans and a hoodie seems to trigger homosexual panic.
Chicago Reader |
Miles Raymer |
06-10-2008 |
Music
No News is Good News: Jon Stewart Talks
Stewart is not just a smart-ass; he's actually smart. And while he can be glib, he's arguably one of the most moral people on television news.
Hartford Advocate |
Adam Bulger |
06-09-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Skipping Gaily Down the Aislenew
Now that same-sex marriage is a reality in California, Hollywood is coming out in force. The ultimate gay-celebrity wedding planner.
Boston Phoenix |
Sarra Faith Alterman |
06-09-2008 |
LGBT
Whither the Station Wagon?new
Of all the car body styles that have come and gone over the years, the most maligned over the past couple of decades has been the station wagon.
Artvoice |
Jim Corbran |
06-06-2008 |
Transportation
Jack Black Stars in the Animated Film 'Kung Fu Panda'new
Kung Fu Panda star Jack Black talks about finding his inner dragon, super breath power, and his favorite Biblical exclamation.
Hot Tracks for Summernew
In the iPod age, it's easy to have your favorite songs within reach; these go great with bright skies and warm breezes.
Does Champagne Earn the Hype?new
No alcoholic beverage has been more romanticized, but does champagne deserve all the celebration?
Artvoice |
Paula Paradise |
06-06-2008 |
Food+Drink
InfraGard, the Justice Department's Secret Teamnew
InfraGard has chapters for each of the FBI's 56 field offices and more than 23,000 civilian members who transmit information from the private sector to the FBI.
Artvoice |
Grady Hawkins |
06-06-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Gay Rights Are Good for the Economynew
The estimated 15.3 million gay adults in the United States have a combined buying power of more than $660 billion, and same-sex marriage may make gay Americans even more important to the economy.
Shepherd Express |
Ken Reibel |
06-06-2008 |
LGBT
McCain Gaffes on Iraq at Local Eventnew
At an event in Greendale, Wisconsin, McCain made factual errors about the Iraq War.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
06-06-2008 |
Politics
Even in Great Lakes Region, Water Needs Conservingnew
The Great Lakes account for 20 percent of the world's fresh water, but climate change, industry, rising population levels and a lack of awareness are putting pressure on this critical natural resource.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
06-06-2008 |
Environment
