AltWeeklies Wire
God Pod Sparks Lawsuitnew
The Santa Fe Reporter's story on a Christian prison program helps fuel a lawsuit against one of New Mexico's faith-based initiatives.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Silja JA Talvi |
11-17-2005 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: prison, faith-based
50,000 Voltsnew
Taser guns have become a favored control device for local law-enforcement officers, but something's gone wrong with this "nonlethal" weapon. In Sacramento, as well as across the nation, the dead bodies are mounting.
Sacramento News & Review |
Sasha Abramsky |
11-17-2005 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
To Die on the Plainnew
Marlene Braun's struggle to save the Carrizo Plain drove her to suicide.
San Luis Obispo New Times |
John Peabody |
11-17-2005 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Thar Be Monsters!new
An Ohio State researcher helps discover a brand new (but really old) sea monster.
Columbus Alive |
J. Caleb Mozzocco |
11-17-2005 |
Science
Behind Enemy Linesnew
Amateur filmmaker Mike Shiley uncovers a real Iraq, without media spin.
Missoula Independent |
Skylar Browning |
11-17-2005 |
Media
Tags: media
Blood Sportnew
The world is watching Montana's first bison hunt in 15 years, and the world isn't going to like what it sees.
Missoula Independent |
George Ochenski |
11-17-2005 |
Animal Issues
Cost-Benefit Analysisnew
With city government secretly competing to attract an 800-employee DirecTV call center with freebies and tax incentives, who's asking the root question: Does Missoula really need these jobs?
Missoula Independent |
John S. Adams |
11-17-2005 |
Economy
Tags: Economic Issues
Crackdown on Human Traffickingnew
If the past month's activities are any sign, federal prosecutors are succeeding in their mission to topple a perceived growing number of Georgia-based traffickers.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Alyssa Abkowitz |
11-17-2005 |
Immigration
Tags: Immigration
Kids, Money and Foreign Policynew
Laura Briggs, an international adoption expert, says the commercialization of adoption has helped kids who need homes -- and has hurt some who already had homes.
Tucson Weekly |
Saxon Burns |
11-17-2005 |
Children & Families
Tags: children & families
Holding the Linenew
Did Ephraim Cruz take a hit for alleging Border Patrol abuse?
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
11-17-2005 |
Immigration
Tags: Immigration
Miss Adventure -- Lustrology
Sex columnist Miss Adventure goes through the horoscopes with a lusty point of view.
Boston Phoenix |
Miss Adventure |
11-17-2005 |
Sex
You've Come a Long Way, Babynew
Since China opened its doors to international adoption in 1992, the trend of Americans adopting orphaned little girls from that country has been steadily growing. Kathryn Lurie talks to two families who have been through the process.
Metroland |
Kathryn Lurie |
11-17-2005 |
Children & Families
Miss Adventure -- No Time for Nookie
Sex columnist Miss Adventure offers suggestions for fitting foreplay into your daily schedule.
Boston Phoenix |
Miss Adventure |
11-17-2005 |
Sex
Social Studies: "Mike in Five," "Story Time," "The N-Word"new
AltWeeklies Award - Column
Baltimore City Paper |
Vincent Williams |
11-16-2005 |
Media
Tags: media
Strengthening the Shieldnew
Washington state Attorney General Rob McKenna stands up for journalism with a proposed shield law that would be as strong as any in the country.
Seattle Weekly |
Nina Shapiro |
11-16-2005 |
Media
Tags: media
