AltWeeklies Wire
Federal Judge Rejects FEC Motion Against Former Buchanan Business Partnernew
A federal judge has denied the Federal Election Commission’s motion to fine a former business partner of Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Sarasota, over contributions made to Buchanan’s 2006 and 2008 campaigns. The partner, Sam Kazran, alleges that Buchanan himself orchestrated the funneling of money to his campaign coffer.
As extensively reported by The Florida Independent, the FEC has been investigating a series of donations made to Buchanan’s 2006 and 2008 congressional campaigns, during which time a dealership he co-owned allegedly reimbursed employees who donated to his campaign committee.
The American Independent News Network |
Virginia Chamlee |
11-17-2011 |
Politics
Jean Quan's Groundhog Daynew
Her second raid on Occupy Oakland went off peacefully, unlike the first. But will the campers return?
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
11-17-2011 |
#OCCUPY
Abstinence Program Provided False and Misleading Information to Michigan Studentsnew
An abstinence-only presentation provided to numerous school districts in Michigan provided false and misleading information to students about HIV, experts allege.
The American Independent News Network |
Todd Heywood |
11-17-2011 |
LGBT
Occupy Smackdownnew
A protest provocateur tries to 'make enough noise' to doom OCS.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Chet Hardin |
11-17-2011 |
#OCCUPY
Tags: #OCCUPY, Occupy Colorado Springs
"Take off that bra, you're only 8 years old."new
Kids grow up fast enough without adults helping them along.
Creative Loafing (Tampa) |
Catherine Durkin Robinson |
11-17-2011 |
Commentary
Deion Sanders’ New Charter School Draws Questionsnew
Some SBOE members and Texas Education Agency staff have been less thrilled by some financial and academic details of Deion Sanders’ charter school plans. Other questions have arisen about some of the school’s financial arrangements — deals that would help its top officials profit from the school’s fundraising and property rental.
The American Independent News Network |
Patrick Michels |
11-17-2011 |
Education
Protecting Petsnew
A recent case shows how courts cast a cautious eye on animal-hoarders.
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
11-17-2011 |
Animal Issues
Mass Transit Lobby Seeks Higher Powernew
Backers of a proposed $2.5 billion mass transit plan are looking for help from on high — or at least local churches — as they mobilize ahead of the 2012 Indiana General Assembly.
NUVO |
Robert Annis |
11-17-2011 |
Transportation
Indiana University Makes Historic Maps Available to Publicnew
Indiana University is now making historic maps of more than 300 locations in the state available to the public.
Michigan's Medical Marijuana Law Turns Threenew
As the third anniversary of the ballot measure victory for Michigan's medical marijuana is marked this week, proponents are dealing with setbacks from municipalities, police, prosecutors and the courts.
Metro Times |
Curt Guyette |
11-17-2011 |
Drugs
Jorma Kaukonen Doesn't Hesitatenew
Whatever the source of his boundless endurance, guitarist Jorma Kaukonen shows no signs of slowing down — even after a career that's led him from legendary San Francisco acts Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna to a long run as a solo artist.
Charleston City Paper |
Stratton Lawrence |
11-16-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Jorma Kaukonen
Remembering Jack McCraynew
Jack McCray left us a wealth of knowledge, a physical archive, stories, memories, advice, and blessings. He was a visionary who realized his visions -- not by "magic," but by hard, tiresome, selfless work.
Charleston City Paper |
Leah Suárez |
11-16-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Could Spotify Be the Future of Music?new
A look at streaming music service Spotify and how artists do or don't make money on it.
Hartford Advocate |
Brianna Snyder |
11-16-2011 |
Tech
Tags: spotify
After the Occupationnew
Does the Occupy Movement have a future after the occupations?
See also: Are cities trying to freeze the Occupy movement to death?
See also: Are cities trying to freeze the Occupy movement to death?
Boston Phoenix |
Liz Pelly |
11-16-2011 |
#OCCUPY
R.E.M.: Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbagenew
I'll never forgive Michael Stipe for once saying that the Beatles sounded like "elevator music" to his ears. What I will forgive him for is continuing R.E.M. even after drummer Bill Berry left in 1997.
San Antonio Current |
Enrique Lopetegui |
11-16-2011 |
Reviews
