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Wedding Bell Bluesnew
DADT-repeal guidance allows gay couples to use military chapels for ceremonies, but not to get married in states where it's still not recognized, including Colorado.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
10-13-2011 |
LGBT
Stop Demanding Demands
Before last week I thought this decision-making process was madness. No leaders means inefficiency, right? Well, right. It sucks. And it's great. It's great because it gets out from behind our keyboards and out into the streets and in direct contacts with our fellow human beings.
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
10-13-2011 |
Commentary
Charter School Cheatsnew
How to cut in line and pervert the concept of public education.
L.A. Weekly |
Gene Maddeus |
10-13-2011 |
Education
DeFazio Does Itnew
The fiery Oregon congressman's Occupy Wall Street-inspired diatribe on the economy and the financial bailout was vintage Peter DeFazio. In this time of political confusion that pits Tea Partiers against the Democrats and the Dems against themselves, Oregon’s longtime 4th District representative takes great pleasure in cutting through the political confusion.
Eugene Weekly |
Camilla Mortensen |
10-13-2011 |
Politics
In the Shadow of the Black Widownew
The heir of cocaine queen Griselda Blanco still lives in her tangled web.
Miami New Times |
Francisco Alvarado |
10-13-2011 |
Crime & Justice
San Antonio woman recounts time at birthplace of Agent Orangenew
When Diana Quintanilla Montoya and her husband Thomas left San Antonio for their new post at Fort Detrick, they’d been married for just two days. Touring the military installation for the first time, they noticed signs across the base warning: “Don’t ask questions, don’t take pictures, what you see here stays here.”
San Antonio Current |
Michael Barajas |
10-13-2011 |
Civil Liberties
Steve Jobs Secret Sojourn in Memphisnew
In 2009, Steve Jobs came to Memphis for a liver transplant that would give him two more years of life. This is the story of how it happened, and those who kept it secret from the world's media.
The Memphis Flyer |
John Branston |
10-13-2011 |
Features
One Way or Anothernew
Sounds frontwoman Maja Ivarsson embraces the art of kicking ass.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Tom Lanham |
10-13-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
In Awe of the Pawpawnew
This friend of Huskey's had grown pawpaws back in Alabama, and knowing that Huskey loved growing odd fruit, thought he should try the stubby-banana-shaped pawpaw in Idaho.
Boise Weekly |
Guy Hand |
10-13-2011 |
Food+Drink
Questions Linger Over Kelly AFB Contaminationnew
Purple wooden crosses that dot this south San Antonio community are starting to age, their paint chipped and faded. Planted in lawns next to mailboxes, fences, and trees, they point to a battle with cancer for someone inside.
San Antonio Current |
Michael Barajas |
10-13-2011 |
Environment
Woodmere Village: Land of Discordnew
Torched houses, racial threats, and town leaders at each other's throats -- it's just another day in Woodmere.
Cleveland Scene |
Kyle Swenson |
10-13-2011 |
Features
Tags: Features, Woodmere Village
Deadly Secretsnew
How California law shields a small cadre of Oakland police officers involved in violence.
East Bay Express |
Ali Winston |
10-13-2011 |
Crime & Justice
Deer Tick Put a Little Grunge in the Teanew
It's a combination of rootsy, honest songwriting and rock-star swagger that help Deer Tick straddle the line between being a respected Americana act and a street-cred-worthy rowdy stage band.
Charleston City Paper |
Stratton Lawrence |
10-13-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Deer Tick
Unspeakable Filthnew
Could government glitches let this hoarder off the hook?
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
10-13-2011 |
Policy Issues
Occupiednew
Almost everyone likes a party in our fiesta town (though not necessarily every party). Give this one a try? The next Occupy San Antonio rally is a 6 p.m. Wednesday drum circle at HemisFair Park. Then on Saturday, a larger rally is planned from noon to 3 p.m. at South Alamo and Caesar Chavez. More info online at various FB pages, including Occupy San Antonio.
San Antonio Current |
SA Current News Team |
10-12-2011 |
#OCCUPY
