AltWeeklies Wire
The Cost of Secrecynew
In Washington state, a citizen pursues meaningful monetary punishment for a county's failure to disclose public records.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson and Chuck Taylor |
08-03-2005 |
Civil Liberties
Tags: civil liberties
Alexander the Hatenew
Oliver Stone has reportedly returned to Macedonia to cleanse it of all queers.
Seattle Weekly |
Steve Wiecking |
08-03-2005 |
Movies
Tags: Oliver Stone, Alexander
Borderline Effectivenew
After an Arizona demonstration, "minutemen" are coming to watch over the Washington-Canada border.
Seattle Weekly |
Nina Shapiro |
08-03-2005 |
Immigration
Tags: Immigration
Paradise Regained: Detroit's Legends of Burlesque Reminiscenew
The most famous exotic dancer in the history of Motown, Lottie The Body, and fellow stripteaser Toni Elling recall the glamourous days of burlesque in the 1960s and the struggles they faced as African-American dancers.
Metro Times |
Sarah Klein |
08-03-2005 |
History
D.C. Interns Pay to Climb Capitol Hillnew
Although it costs them income and sleep, strivers continue to chase an edge through internships.
The Village Voice |
Anya Kamenetz |
08-03-2005 |
Business & Labor
Many Shades of Binew
At the heart of the problem with Northwestern's controversial study on bisexuality is its bizarrely narrow definition of what bisexuality is.
Metroland |
Miriam Axel-Lute |
08-03-2005 |
Commentary
Mission: Homeownershipnew
A new buyer-brokerage launched by nonprofits attempts to be the opposite of what people hate about real-estate brokers.
All Roads Lead to Lena'snew
A student thesis gone wild gives the famous Caffe Lena, where people from Bob Dylan to Bernice Johnson Reagon got a start, the gift of its own history.
Metroland |
Miriam Axel-Lute |
08-03-2005 |
Recreation
Clean Up on Aisle Five
Under government pressure, Whole Foods jettisons undocumented workers.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Nathan Dinsdale |
08-03-2005 |
Immigration
One Nation, Under Watch
Despite the outcry over civil liberties, the Patriot Act is the law of the land.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Silja JA Talvi |
08-03-2005 |
Civil Liberties
Tags: Patriot Act, civil liberties
German Hippies Terrorize the Mannew
Part liberal parable, part New Wave love-and-crime caper, part noir thriller, The Edukators revolves around urban German revolutionaries' latest antics.
Dig Boston |
Chris Braiotta |
08-03-2005 |
Reviews
Tags: Hans Weingartner, The Edukators
Murray and Jarmusch Do It for Two Hoursnew
Bill Murray proves that he can still deliver an artful performance and please the ladies at the same time.
Dig Boston |
David Wildman |
08-03-2005 |
Movies
Tags: Broken Flowers, Jim Jarmusch
Real Quicknew
Emma Louise Niblett lets The Weekly Dig in on the secrets behind her stage personality and her blonde wig.
Dig Boston |
Nolan Gawron |
08-03-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
One Hot Outfitnew
The Keys To The Streets of Fear declare their love for Dior Homme menswear director Hedi Slimane and his ties.
Dig Boston |
Michael Brodeur |
08-03-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Straight Outta Disneylandnew
With a sprinkle of pixie dust from fairy godfather Michel Gondry and a sparkle of inspiration from the Magical Kingdom, garage band The Willowz is all dressed up and ready to have a ball.
Dig Boston |
Chris Haire |
08-03-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Talk in Circles, The Willowz
