AltWeeklies Wire
DeFazio Blasts Tax Deal for Wealthy, Local Congressman Leads Revoltnew
Interview with Oregon Congressman Peter DeFazio who is leading the House revolt against the Obama/Republican deal giving tax breaks to the wealthy.
Eugene Weekly |
Alan Pittman |
12-20-2010 |
Politics
FDNY's Black Firefighter Problemnew
Meet the black candidates who aced the New York City Fire Department's supposedly racist entrance exam—and still can't become firefighters.
The Village Voice |
Steven Thrasher |
12-20-2010 |
Race & Class
Merry Meatlessnew
Four writers try the holiday roast alternatives.
Seven Days |
Alice Levitt, Diane Sullivan, Lauren Ober and Steve Hadeka |
12-17-2010 |
Food+Drink
Critic's diss: Yogi Bearnew
Yogi can still refer to himself as “smarter than the average bear” if he’d like, but his movie hardly supports the self-description.
San Antonio Current |
Kiko Martinez |
12-17-2010 |
Reviews
American Grocersnew
Samir Itani got rich sending expired food overseas to U.S. troops in the Middle East.
Houston Press |
Paul Knight |
12-17-2010 |
War
The Hope And Burden Of Dreamsnew
Two absolutely compelling documentaries about the insane lengths traveled for artistic creation.
San Antonio Current |
Mark Jones |
12-16-2010 |
Movies
Tags: Man on a Wire, Burden of Dreams
NAACP President Speaks Out Against Secession Galanew
The president of the Charleston branch of the NAACP believes that Jeff Antley and the organizers of a recent "Secession Gala" are offering a distorted view of American history.
Charleston City Paper |
Chris Haire |
12-16-2010 |
Race & Class
Transportation's Amusement Parknew
There's nothing wrong with being out of step with the masses when you're dancing this well to your own beat.
Tags: Transportation
Snüzz Rules!new
A Greensboro, N.C.-area musician, producer and guru explores the sonic landscape of his region.
YES! Weekly |
Keith T. Barber |
12-16-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Snüzz
A Thematic Feast In Black Swannew
Director Darren Aronofsky juxtaposes sexual maturation, particularly in a male-dominated culture, with ballet's concurrent idealization and objectification of femininity.
Tags: Black Swan
University of Oregon Privatization Plan to Increase Tuition?
Nike billionaire and University of Oregon mega donor Phil Knight says a UO restructuring plan is about "becoming more of a private university" where the president can "set his own tuition."
Eugene Weekly |
Alan Pittman |
12-16-2010 |
Education
Religion Clouds Aid In Afghanistannew
The former head of Canada’s aid program in Afghanistan has expressed concern that Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s religious beliefs are hampering humanitarian efforts.
The Georgia Straight |
Travis Lupick |
12-16-2010 |
International
Cee Lo Green: The Lady Killernew
Cee Lo Green delivers a solo triumph on The Lady Killer, an instant classic of neo-soul--funky, catchy, dance-y and, above all, an eccentric and brilliant batch of songs.
Tucson Weekly |
Eric Swedlund |
12-16-2010 |
Reviews
Tags: Cee-Lo, Lady Killer
An American Idol Star's Tantrumnew
American Idol winner Lee DeWyze goes off when he's not allowed to get up on stage at a Worcester bar following his concert earlier that evening at Mechanics Hall.
Worcester Magazine |
T'Leah McQuade |
12-16-2010 |
Music
Tags: American Idol, Lee DeWyze
The Eventnew
Uneventful but kind of creepy.
Boise Weekly |
Damon Hunzeker |
12-16-2010 |
TV
Tags: The Event
