AltWeeklies Wire
Boozier Than Holiday Fruitcakenew
Beer suggestions for the sweetest season.
Fast Forward Weekly |
Mike Tessier |
12-23-2010 |
Food+Drink
Praying For Votesnew
As more Latinos gravitate to evangelical churches, does that mean a boon for Texas Republicans on election days? Not necessarily.
The Texas Observer |
Michael May |
12-23-2010 |
Elections
The 1900's: Return of the Centurynew
Chicago up-and-comers The 1900s dangle two lures for the listener: gentle, male-female harmonies, and a sweetly bouncing pop groove.
Tucson Weekly |
Eric Swedlund |
12-23-2010 |
Reviews
Tags: 1900's
Designing Dignitynew
A San Diego architect takes on the challenge of redesigning Friendship Park, a plot of land where the United States ends and Mexico begins.
San Diego CityBeat |
Kinsee Morlan |
12-23-2010 |
Immigration
Is Oakland Now a Safer Place to Break the Law?new
Some graffiti artists say Oakland's cop layoffs have made the city a destination.
East Bay Express |
Ellen Cushing |
12-22-2010 |
Crime & Justice
Reintegration Nationnew
A veteran goes to bat for a pilot PTSD program.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Chet Hardin |
12-22-2010 |
War
Tags: PTSD, Stephen Stewart
Love Does Timenew
Jim Carrey's big, gay moment finally arrives in "I Love You Phillip Morris."
San Antonio Current |
Gregg Barrios |
12-22-2010 |
Reviews
How Brother Ali Saved Christmasnew
Minneapolis-born Muslim rapper brings in the feel-good tidings.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
12-22-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Brother Ali
World of Punch Linesnew
Comedy is the new way to diversify your hipster portfolio.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
12-22-2010 |
Comedy
Tags: Brent Weinbach, Moshe Kasher
Sand Dollarsnew
The berms Gov. Bobby Jindal built in the aftermath of the BP oil disaster are still controversial. What kind of long-term coastal protection will $360 million buy Louisiana?
Gambit |
Jeremy Alford |
12-22-2010 |
Environment
Tags: BP, Bobby Jindal
The Dude, Not the Duke: True Grit and Casino Jacknew
The bad guys in one use guns; in the other, they use senators and congresspersons.
East Bay Express |
Kelly Vance |
12-22-2010 |
Reviews
Tags: Casino Jack, True Grit
Profiled In My Front Yardnew
All that police work for such a small amount of weed.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Phillip Morris |
12-22-2010 |
Civil Liberties
K2: The Legal Synthetic Marijuana That Works So Well It's About to be Officially Bannednew
The FDA has enacted an emergency ban on synthetic cannabinoids, but will it stop clever chemists?
Hartford Advocate |
Jon Campbell |
12-22-2010 |
Drugs
Smart Phone Apps for the Holidaysnew
Make your own phonesnowglobe.
Boise Weekly |
George Prentice |
12-22-2010 |
Tech
Stopping The Spiralnew
The Suicide Prevention Partnership aims to help limit families' pain with its Children Left Behind program.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Rhonda Van Pelt |
12-22-2010 |
Children & Families
