AltWeeklies Wire
Do the Mayans give us something to look forward to?new
For members of certain Mayan doomsday cults, please consider this to be my first column of the last year of the world. I will have more to say on Mayans and doomsday as the fateful date approaches, but consider this the warm-up to a big December finale.
Charleston City Paper |
Will Moredock |
01-11-2012 |
Commentary
Tags: 2012 Apocalypse, Mayan Doomsday
The Story Behind Zoe Strauss' "Mattress Flip"new
They called him "Boo." This week, when the Philadelphia Museum of Art drapes "Mattress Flip" across the pillars atop its famous steps to announce the opening of "Zoe Strauss: Ten Years," it will also serve as a memorial for Lawrence Edward Rose, Jr.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Tara Murtha |
01-11-2012 |
Features
USDA to Close Over 250 Officesnew
Plans to close or consolidate facility, office and lab operations will impact USDA headquarters in Washington and in 46 states and 1 U.S. territory.
NUVO |
NUVO Editors |
01-10-2012 |
Business & Labor
The Police Monitornew
Susan Hutson, the NOPD's independent police monitor.
Gambit |
Charles Maldonado |
01-10-2012 |
Policy Issues
Rural Communities Fear SLAPPnew
House Bill 1091 is scheduled for a hearing on Jan 10. One CAFO watchdog called it "the most repulsive, underhanded and unjust piece of proposed legislation I've ever seen."
NUVO |
NUVO Editors |
01-10-2012 |
Policy Issues
The Growing Irrelevancy of Rick Perrynew
Ever wonder whether the Rick Perry campaign looks back with fondness on those happy days mere months ago when Saturday Night Live would mock him mercilessly? Back when he was relevant? If his also-ran performance at Saturday's ABC Debate is any measure, don't expect too many more SNL skits.
Austin Chronicle |
Austin Chronicle Newsdesk |
01-09-2012 |
Elections
Simmering SOPAnew
Will a proposed law prevent piracy—or stifle free speech?
Santa Fe Reporter |
Joey Peters |
01-09-2012 |
Policy Issues
Amazon to Begin Taxing Online Sales in Indiananew
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels announced Monday that the state and Amazon.com have reached an agreement for the leading web retailer to begin collecting taxes on online sales.
NUVO |
Jessica Wray |
01-09-2012 |
Business & Labor
Romney Rebound?new
So far, post-Iowa, polls suggest that Mitt Romney's numbers have trickled down slowly but noticeably.
Boston Phoenix |
David S. Bernstein |
01-09-2012 |
Elections
Rightbloggers Prepare to Swallow Their Santorum and Root for Romneynew
Rightbloggers, who've heretofore been giddily following whatever Great Right Hope might defeat Mittens, are glumly getting with the program.
The Village Voice |
Roy Edroso |
01-09-2012 |
Elections
Will Indiana Democrats' Walkout Fizzle Out?new
When more than three dozen Indiana House Democrats didn't show up for work Wednesday, the key question at the Statehouse was: "How long will this last?"
Tags: Indiana Right-to-work
All Talk: Lynne Ramsay Can’t Commit to Horror
Forced, stultifying, and artificial beyond belief, "We Need to Talk About Kevin" is Scottish director Lynne Ramsay's off-key treatment of Lionel Shriver's novel.
City Pulse |
Cole Smithey |
01-09-2012 |
Reviews
Flannel Church creates Hampton-ized gospel-funknew
There's a buzz about Flannel Church, a newly formed power-trio featuring drummer Duane Trucks, bassist Kevin Scott, and blues guitarist Gregory "Wolf" Hodges. All three bandmates have connections via Col. Bruce Hampton.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
01-09-2012 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Flannel Church, Shane Pruitt
The Unmaking of Obama, the Unbossnew
What would Chicago have been like if instead of command decisions, building projects would've been subject to many meetings and a process aimed at consensus?
NUVO |
David Hoppe |
01-09-2012 |
Commentary
