AltWeeklies Wire
The Reinvention of Tess Brunetnew
Tess Brunet sheds old monikers and steps into the spotlight with new album “The Great Nothing.”
Jackson Free Press |
Micah Smith |
01-11-2013 |
Music
Night Ridersnew
Federal prosecutors say a white Rankin County gang's spree of race-fueled violence resulted in the death of James Craig Anderson, a black man, in June 2011.
Jackson Free Press |
R.L. Nave |
01-11-2013 |
Race & Class
11th-Hour 'Cliff' Deal: Mostly Band Aidnew
The U.S. Congress kept the entire electorate on tenterhooks for weeks over the "fiscal cliff"--mandatory tax expirations and spending cuts that Congress imposed on itself last year.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
01-11-2013 |
Economy
Streaky Saintsnew
Drew Brees threw for more than 5,000 yards this season—but he also threw 19 interceptions.
Jackson Free Press |
Bryan Flynn |
01-11-2013 |
Sports
Thinking Positive for the New Yearnew
Resolve to focus on the good things and let more positivity into your life this new year.
Jackson Free Press |
Jasmin S. Searcy |
01-11-2013 |
Commentary
What Happened to the Violence Against Women Act?new
Without reauthorization, increased protection for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault is at risk for the first time in 18 years.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
01-11-2013 |
Policy Issues
Remember Who Pays the Billnew
At the heart of every political decision, real people will be affected. No political ideology should ever take the place of doing what's best and right for the people--not to mention the state's economic strength.
Jackson Free Press |
JFP Editorial Board |
01-11-2013 |
Commentary
Whose Future is Rising?new
Revitalizing a desolate piece of downtown Calgary, the city has gambled with taxes on the allure of high-priced condos. If it succeeds, where will the poor people go?
Fast Forward Weekly |
James Wilt |
01-11-2013 |
Housing & Development
Boning Up On Stocknew
Bone stock is neither broth nor soup. It is the bomb.
Weekly Alibi |
Ari LeVaux |
01-11-2013 |
Food+Drink
Notes From the Underground Economynew
Are companies at the Port of Long Beach cheating truckers out of their rightful wages?
OC Weekly |
Joseph Lapin |
01-11-2013 |
Business & Labor
Tags: truck drivers, Port of Long Beach
Paving a Contaminated Parkwaynew
Activists warn of plutonium under Colorado's proposed Jefferson Parkway.
Boulder Weekly |
Elizabeth Miller |
01-11-2013 |
Environment
The Wedding Ordealnew
I'm not sure if you've noticed, but women can get a little worked up over weddings. In fact, I don't know if there is anything that turns sane women into frothing, frenzied, frantic lunatics faster.
Jackson Free Press |
Kathleen M. Mitchell |
01-11-2013 |
Commentary
Tags: Weddings
The Art of Restorative Justicenew
The role of the arts in restorative justice explored through the eyes of an ex-inmate artist, a painter who depicts death row inmates' last meal requests, an opera and Sister Helen Prejean.
Eugene Weekly |
Alexandra Notman |
01-11-2013 |
Art
The Candy Man Cannew
Chocolatier aims for New Mexico lieutenant governor position.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Enrique Limón |
01-11-2013 |
Politics
Tags: Chuck Higgins New Mexico
World of Woodcraftnew
Chattanooga is quickly becoming a haven for artisan woodworking, with more young artisan craftspeople relocating to the city each year. The artists and craftspeople who work in wood are beginning to see their work recognized beyond city borders.
