AltWeeklies Wire
Black Newspapers Cry Racismnew
Across the country, black newspapers are crying discrimination because two companies -- Kohl's Department Stores and T-Mobile Wireless -- don't spend enough money with ... black newspapers.
Cleveland Scene |
Kevin Hoffman |
01-12-2005 |
Media
Reservists Reluctant to Seek Mental Health Helpnew
The Iraqi-Afghanistan Combat Care Coordinator at the Louisville VA Medical Center says soldiers returning from combat in Iraq and Afghanistan are reluctant to take advantage of the Veteran Administration’s mental health services for post-traumatic stress. Some fear having documentation that they sought help in VA files.
LEO Weekly |
Michael L. Jones |
01-11-2005 |
War
Execution of Underworld Family Member Goes Unsolvednew
Phil Corbin took pride in his link to Kansas City’s notorious Cammisano mobsters. Maybe that’s why he’s dead.
The Pitch |
Kendrick Blackwood |
01-11-2005 |
Crime & Justice
Jeb Bush's Men Wanted Silence on Biotech Project's Impactnew
An employee for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection learned that any comment about the impact of Scripps Research Institute's biotech project on Palm Beach County's ecosystem was strongly discouraged.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Wyatt Olson |
01-11-2005 |
Environment
One-Time Thief Makes It Big in Miami's Towing Industrynew
Laurie Lichtman was sentenced to life in prison for her part in a notorious armed robbery, but she got out after 10 years. She's now a minor luminary in Miami politics and a thriving businesswoman.
Miami New Times |
Rebecca Wakefield |
01-10-2005 |
Crime & Justice
Pink Pistols Take Militant Approach to Self-Defensenew
"Pick on someone your own caliber" is the motto of the Houston chapter of Pink Pistols, a group of concealed-pistol-toting, Second Amendment-defending sexual minorities. Their approach to self-defense hasn't won many supporters in Houston's gun-shy gay community.
Houston Press |
Mosi Secret |
01-10-2005 |
LGBT
Left-Wing Coalition Tries to Hit Sinclair in Pocketbooknew
The group, led by Media Matters for America, has launched a national letter-writing campaign to Sinclair Broadcast Group's advertisers that charges the company with misusing the public airwaves.
Illinois Times |
Todd Spivak |
01-10-2005 |
Media
I Will Live Greener in 2005new
For those whose New Year's resolution is to leave a lighter footprint on Mother Earth, here are five steps to advance your personal eco-revolution.
NOW Magazine |
Adria Vasil |
01-07-2005 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Picking Through the Wreckagenew
Catastrophes in poor nations may need our cash -- but our scrutiny is just as important.
NOW Magazine |
Mike Smith |
01-07-2005 |
International
Tags: international
Cardiac Kidsnew
Internet speculation about Bush’s and Cheney’s health poses a media dilemma. Plus, Barnicle’s Herald stint sours; what the sale of Slate means for online media; and Arthur Sulzberger changes his mind.
Boston Phoenix |
Dan Kennedy |
01-06-2005 |
Media
Tags: media
Split Decisionnew
Buying satellite radio but can't decide between Sirius and XM? Orlando Weekly music editor Jason Ferguson has tried both.
Orlando Weekly |
Jason Ferguson |
01-06-2005 |
Science
Healthy Equalitynew
In November, Montana voters constitutionally banned gay marriage. Now the state Supreme Court has ruled that the same-sex partners of University of Montana employees are constitutionally due health benefits.
Missoula Independent |
Jessie McQuillan |
01-06-2005 |
LGBT
Agent of Changenew
In 1989, FBI Special Agent Jon Lipsky led the first and only government raid on a nuclear-weapons plant. Now he's left his job to tell the world what he found.
Boulder Weekly |
Joel Warner |
01-06-2005 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Penalizing Homeowners: Ameriquest Mortgage's Smashmouth Loansnew
Ameriquest Mortgage is bringing you the Super Bowl’s halftime extravaganza -- while it roughs up borrowers and encroaches on their homes. Ameriquest has claimed another honor: top political contributor in the mortgage industry, spending nearly $5.6 million to influence November’s elections.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Rich Lord |
01-06-2005 |
Policy Issues
Tags: business, Richard, Ameriquest, lending, lord, Mortgage, Pittsburgh, predatory, Rich, Super Bowl
Remembering a Father on New Year's Evenew
On Dec. 31, New York Press editor-in-chief Jeff Koyen was burying his 59-year-old father. He remembers the lessons he learned from his dad, including this one: Have a passion for everything you do, but don't let your job kill you.
New York Press |
Jeff Koyen |
01-05-2005 |
Children & Families
