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DNC Report: Seeking Higher Ground in Denvernew
As the Democratic National Convention approached, questions fluttered like flags in Denver's thin air. Would aggrieved Hillary fans buy into party unity? Could the Clintons endorse Obama with conviction? Would Obama's acceptance speech be regarded as a gesture of openness, or give Republicans a chance to paint him as an egoist?
The Texas Observer |
Brad Tyer |
09-10-2008 |
Politics
Alaskan Indie Rockers on Palin: WTF?!new
The Boston Phoenix reached out to some prominent indie rockers from Wasilla, Alaska, for wisdom on vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin's sexy brand of promiscuous and vengeful conservatism.
Boston Phoenix |
Chris Faraone |
09-09-2008 |
Commentary
Mixed Messages Leave Earth-Friendliness of DNC in Doubtnew
There is a paradox of making sustainability a goal when bringing so many thousands of people across the country to a single place: It would be much greener if everyone stayed home and picked a presidential candidate by conference call.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Anthony Lane |
09-09-2008 |
Politics
Sweatshop Union Brings Its Politically Conscious Hip-hop to Americanew
Not many hip-hop artists hail from Vancouver, and even fewer can claim Iranian heritage and a father who spent 10 years as a political prisoner.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bill Forman |
09-09-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
SiX Finds White-trash Redemptionnew
"I don't think rock 'n roll is supposed to be comfortable," he argues. "There's a whole new wussy generation of well-taken-care-of kids that somehow didn't have to cut their teeth at the roots of rock 'n roll."
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bill Forman |
09-09-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: SiX
Families Suffer as Money Woes Gum Up the Food Stamp Bureaucracynew
The federal government foots the bill for assistance, but leaves states with the task of determining eligibility. Most states assume that duty; Colorado, however, imposes its labor- and paper-intensive computer system on counties, requiring them to process applications.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Anthony Lane |
09-09-2008 |
Food+Drink
An Excerpt From 'The Possible City' by Nathanial Popkinnew
Popkin is writer-in-residence at Philadelphia University. This is excerpted from his new book, The Possible City: Exercises in Dreaming Philadelphia, published by Camino Books in August 2008.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Nathaniel Popkin |
09-09-2008 |
Excerpts
What Would MLK Think of Barack Obama?new
You know what I, aging old white guy, think would make Martin Luther King Jr. proudest? That while Barack Obama paid homage to him last week, he made it clear he is not running as a black man. He is running for president as a supremely qualified American who happens to be black. Martin dreamed, at the end there, of an America "where his children would not be judged by the color of their skin but the content of their character."
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
09-09-2008 |
Commentary
Former Lawyer Michael Dolich Found Happiness in the Doughnew
It takes Michael "Challahman" Dolich a few minutes to answer the doorbell at Kaffa Crossing, the Ethiopian cafe that doubles as home base for Four Worlds Bakery.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Drew Lazor |
09-09-2008 |
Food+Drink
The Gaslight Anthem Has a Sound You've Heard Before But Should Hear Againnew
The group wraps raw heartache in roaring riffs, writing songs that take off like motorcycles, with just as much isolated desperation and pure raw horsepower.
Philadelphia City Paper |
J. Edward Keyes |
09-09-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: The '59 Sound, The Gaslight Anthem
Nicole Reynolds Mines Her Past Loves and Returns for Something Unordinarynew
On Unordinary Mine, most of the lyrics seem to come from a place of adoration and uncomplicated love.
Philadelphia City Paper |
M.J. Fine |
09-09-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Nicole Reynolds, Unordinary Mine
Novelist Megan Abbott is the New Queen of Noirnew
The Detroit writer hits Hollywood paydirt and turns on James Ellroy.
Metro Times |
Norene Cashen |
09-09-2008 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Life Goes On 'I Served the King of England'new
In many ways, Menzel's latest serves as a bookend to that early masterpiece, Closely Watched Trains, beginning with another wide-eyed youth on another train platform, his personal desires consuming his entire attention as the Nazis march in just offscreen.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Shaun Brady |
09-09-2008 |
Reviews
'Disaster Movie' Has That Not So Fresh Feelingnew
The pomposity of big-budget B movies can certainly be taken down a notch, but the writing/directing team of Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer rely too much on trailer moments for their broad comedy.
Baltimore City Paper |
Serena Donadoni |
09-09-2008 |
Reviews
'Burn After Reading': Great Expectations
Don't hate on Burn After Reading for being a merely good Coen brothers movie.
Salt Lake City Weekly |
Scott Renshaw |
09-09-2008 |
Reviews
