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Accused Medical Marijuana Grower to Serve as Own Lawyer on Felony Chargesnew
Despite cautions from a judge, Tim Beck, who describes himself as a medical marijuana grower, will serve as his own lawyer on felony charges of cultivating marijuana and cultivating marijuana for sale.
Easy Reader |
Robb Fulcher |
12-02-2011 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: medical marijuana, tim beck
American Heritage Dictionary Adds "Anchor Baby" to Latest Editionnew
The almighty definers at American Heritage don't seem to grasp the volatile nature of the term "anchor baby," a disparaging remark that aims to dehumanize the U.S.-born children of undocumented immigrants.
Phoenix New Times |
Monica Alonzo |
12-02-2011 |
Race & Class
Walking Woundednew
The VA missed serious warning signs that presaged a Texas vet’s violent breakdown.
San Antonio Current |
Michael Barajas |
12-01-2011 |
War
7-7-7: The Battle Cry
Forget Herman Cain's 9-9-9. The battle cry for every American ought to be 7-7-7. 7-7-7: for the $7.7 trillion the Bush and Obama Administrations secretly funneled to the banksters.
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
12-01-2011 |
Commentary
Missing the Marknew
Many schools are failing to meet the (nearly impossible) standards of No Child Left Behind.
San Luis Obispo New Times |
Nick Powell |
12-01-2011 |
Education
Dream Act on ICEnew
College grad fights deportation to Peru, testing the Obama administration's new policy of prioritizing action.
Chico News & Review |
Leslie Layton |
12-01-2011 |
Immigration
How Low Can LivingSocial Go?new
Sometimes you just really want a Big Mac. Or five.
Washington City Paper |
Shani Hilton |
12-01-2011 |
Economy
Imam in the Middlenew
The Gulen Movement generates a lot of money—and some say political influence—through businesses that include media holdings. Yet, the man who inspired all this academic and entrepreneurial fervor is not exactly what you'd call a newsmaker.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
12-01-2011 |
Religion
The Best Atlantans to Follow on Twitternew
#StaffPix from Besha Rodell, Rodney Carmichael and Bobby Feingold.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Besha Rodell, Rodney Carmichael and Bobby Feingold |
12-01-2011 |
Tech
Endpapers: Winter Readingnew
Some cool books for the coming season.
The Memphis Flyer |
The Flyer Staff |
12-01-2011 |
Books
Twitter-Friendly Atlanta is Not Fully Wired Yetnew
Atlanta is supposed to be one of America's most wired cities. #Truth?
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Thomas Wheatley |
12-01-2011 |
Tech
The Wrath of Zeusnew
San Antonio rapper Carlton Zeus is no stranger to controversy.
San Antonio Current |
Enrique Lopetegui |
11-30-2011 |
Music
Inside the Overnight Raid and Arrests of Occupy Phillynew
As the police presence steadily grew, more Occupiers—many familiar faces—began showing up in droves. “Wake up, Occupy Philly!” one chanted as he walked through the tent area.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Randy LoBasso |
11-30-2011 |
#OCCUPY
Tags: Occupy Philly, #OCCUPY
Rapsody's For Everythingnew
On For Everything, Rapsody's third full-length project overseen by producer 9th Wonder, her sex appeal and tomboyish, B-girl charisma work in tandem.
Tags: Rapsody
The Rolling Stones: Some Girlsnew
The Rolling Stones' last perfect album arrived at a crossroads for the band. They were coming off a string of disappointing albums in the wake of Exile on Main St., their greatest achievement, and, in a turn of the tides lost on no one, disco had replaced rock 'n' roll on the radio in the summer of 1978.
San Antonio Current |
Michael Gallucci |
11-30-2011 |
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