AltWeeklies Wire
Burning Bush: Idol Worship and Hazy Politics on the Playanew
A closer look at Burning Man. What does it mean, politically, when tens of thousands of people, mostly young, creative and progressive, dedicate vast amounts of energy to create an alternative society in the middle of nowhere? Is it a way to shun the political system, or does it inspire Burners to participate in the "real world" as earnestly as they do on the playa?
Eugene Weekly |
Kera Abraham |
09-10-2004 |
Politics
A Kurd's Complaint: Iraqi Scholar Critiques America in Crisisnew
Iraqi Kurd Peshwaz Faizulla is a translator and journalist and former refugee who has witnessed the Kurdish revolution, the Iran-Iraq war, the Gulf War, the exodus of Kurds from Iraq and the American invasion. This powerful Q&A is critical of both Bush and Saddam, and offers a unique view of American culture and politics.
Eugene Weekly |
Kera Abraham |
09-10-2004 |
Politics
Movie Theater Restoration Initiative Is Ballot Box Monsturdnew
Struggling filmmaker Greg Stephens put an initiative on the San Francisco ballot that would divert a percentage of the hotel-occupancy tax to a theater-restoring organization that he would lead himself. His plan to save single-screen theaters and help independent filmmakers like the creators of Monsturd hasn't impressed the city's elected officials.
Nuke Plant Proposal Fails to Raise Flagsnew
Chicago-based Exelon Corp. is seeking the first new construction permit for a nuclear power plant in the U.S. since the near-disaster at Three Mile Island 25 years ago, and terrorist concerns don't seem to be at issue.
Illinois Times |
Fletcher Farrar |
09-10-2004 |
Commentary
Terminator or Bloviator? Who Is Arnold, Really?new
Some Californians thought Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's speech at the Republican National Convention was inconsistent with his campaign promises. Take this quiz to see if you're an apologist for the governor.
Candace Gingrich Addresses Keyes, Cheneynew
Gingrich is the half-sister of former Republican U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich. As a spokesman for the Human Rights Campaign, the nation's largest gay and lesbian political organization, she's embarking on a get-out-the-vote campaign for Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry.
Illinois Times |
Todd Spivak |
09-10-2004 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
Moving Unitsnew
Dealership's third album presents largely writ tales of good versus evil, love gone wrong, hostages and spies, all played with a simple, almost childlike pop feel. This is fabulous music, with the emphasis on fable.
SF Weekly |
Dan Strachota |
09-10-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Council Presses City for Employees' Race and Sex Statsnew
The Springfield City Council pressed for an answer to a question contained in a Freedom of Information Act request filed by Illinois Times. That question: What are the race and sex statistics for city employees?
Illinois Times |
Dusty Rhodes |
09-10-2004 |
Politics
Are Some Abe-Related Historical Sites Getting Shortchanged?new
Ousted Illinois Historic Preservation Association director Maynard Crossland says the state's pumping money into the new Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, but other Illinois historical programs, including popular Lincoln sites, aren't getting the funds they need.
Illinois Times |
Tom Teague |
09-10-2004 |
History
Tags: history
Colorado's Lax Drunk-Driving Laws Sentenced Woman to Deathnew
It wasn't the first time the pickup driver involved in the accident that killed 19-year-old Sonja DeVries was arrested for driving under the influence. It was the eighth.
Westword |
David Holthouse |
09-10-2004 |
Crime & Justice
Memo to Mr. St. Johnnew
Bruce Dobie, editor of the Nashville Scene, engages in verbal warfare with a New York Times writer who complained about a caption.
Nashville Scene |
Bruce Dobie |
09-10-2004 |
Media
Tags: media
Fingered Prince: You Can't Keep a Good Con Man Downnew
Four years ago, man claiming to be the billionaire nephew of the late Shah of Iran lived high at others' expense, costing a Denver man his inn. The con man is now out of the lockup and looking to buy a penthouse.
Westword |
Patricia Calhoun |
09-10-2004 |
Crime & Justice
Freq Outnew
Flamboyance comes naturally to DJ Darin McFadyen, better known as Freq Nasty, whose hairstyle seems to feature half the dreadlocks in Jamaica. His new CD offers compulsively danceable songs.
Westword |
Michael Roberts |
09-10-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Silver City Stands Out in Season of Political Intriguenew
The new John Sayles movie, set and shot in Colorado, is downright bracing, and it has the kind of dramatic acumen the blunt propagandists can only dream about. There's no mistaking its liberal, or progressive, stance, but it's neither a bag of tricks nor a self-righteous rant.
Political Notesnew
Music has played an important role in every American election since George Washington waltzed into office.
Boston Phoenix |
Matt Ashare |
09-10-2004 |
Politics
