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Justice Surprises Critics by Reversing Andrea Yates' Verdictnew
The errors in Andrea Yates' trial presented First Court of Appeals Justice Sam Nuchia with a golden opportunity to demonstrate that he could indeed overturn a guilty verdict.
Houston Press |
George Flynn |
01-24-2005 |
Crime & Justice
Acquittal of Murderous Mom Inspires Debate Over Insanity Defensenew
Lisa Diaz drowned her "precious babies" to save them from an evil world. Her acquittal, and the overturning of the conviction of Andrea Yates on similar charges, have prompted reexamination of the Texas insanity defense statute.
Dallas Observer |
Glenna Whitley |
01-24-2005 |
Crime & Justice
Bringing Down a Damnew
It was 1923 when engineers flooded Yosemite's magnificent Hetch Hetchy Valley. If building the O'Shaughnessy Dam can be seen as a glorious accomplishment of the 20th century, would tearing it down be a worthy testament to the 21st?
Sacramento News & Review |
Melinda Welsh |
01-24-2005 |
Environment
Tags: environment
The Origins of Persian Aversion of the U.S.new
What the United States did in Iran in 1953 set in motion a chain of events that led to the 1979 hostage crisis and provides a background for understanding of the 9/11 attacks and the almost global antipathy toward America.
Illinois Times |
Rod Helle |
01-24-2005 |
Commentary
Illinois Makes History With Gay-Rights Legislationnew
The lame-duck legislature of blue-state Illinois approved landmark legislation protecting gays from discrimination. The bill was signed into law Jan. 21.
Illinois Times |
Todd Spivak |
01-24-2005 |
LGBT
Order in the Courtnew
For those in need of an uplifting story in our dumbed-down times, Coach Carter is a slam dunk.
Boulder Weekly |
Thomas Delapa |
01-21-2005 |
Reviews
Tags: Coach Carter, Thomas Carter
Deep Royal Bloodnew
For 13 years, Will Oldham has been releasing beautiful folk, country and rock with unexpected lyrical turns under various names, including Palace, Palace Music, and Bonnie "Prince" Billy. In a rare interview last week, he spoke about his newest work.
Monterey County Weekly |
Stuart Thornton |
01-21-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Will Oldham, Superwolf
American Hearts Open Up to Some of World's Needsnew
An aid worker is entranced by the contrast between the American public's empathetic response to the tsunami tragedy and its seeming indifference to the bloodletting in Iraq and Palestine.
North Bay Bohemian |
Peter Byrne |
01-21-2005 |
Commentary
Steve Earle and Allison Moorer Do it Their Waynew
The double billing of Steve Earle and Allison Moorer on the concert trail has a yin-yang quality, with Earle's sociopolitical observations on one hand, and Moorer's introspective musings on the other. But their commonalities far outweigh their differences.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
01-21-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Country Hit-Maker Darrell Scott Has it Both Waysnew
Singer-songwriter Darrell Scott has been on both sides of the Nashville music machine, finding his niche in the mainstream and the underground.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
01-21-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Critics' Darlings Hit the Roadnew
Arcade Fire has been quietly gaining popularity with quivering, heartfelt pop tunes that are about resilience in the face of alienation, exile and the inevitability of death.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Tony Ware |
01-21-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Arcade Fire
Eating My Words: An Appetite for Life a Juicy, Resonant Readnew
This is a memoir geared toward foodies, yet it's more of a contemplative reflection than a culinary tell-all. Don't expect pages and pages of gushing descriptions of foie gras-laced meals at Le Cirque.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Bill Addison |
01-21-2005 |
Food+Drink
Biodynamic Winemaking Takes Holdnew
In an effort to recapture the pure, pesticide-free soil of yesteryear, a silently growing revolution of winemakers is emerging across the globe.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
01-21-2005 |
Food+Drink
Are Americans Stingy with Foreign Aid?new
Measured by percentage of gross income, we are in fact the stingiest industrialized nation in the world.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
01-21-2005 |
Commentary
Tags: WAR
Film Feels More Like Tragic Love Story Between Man, His Ridenew
Are We There Yet? amusingly plays off Ice Cube's crabby demeanor, but for every laugh, there's a lame joke or a shameless bid for sentiment. Rather than ask are we there yet, just stay home.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
01-21-2005 |
Reviews
Tags: Are We There Yet?, Brian Levant
