AltWeeklies Wire
To Live and Die in L.A.
As an ex-LAPD ex-vet goes on a rampage in Los Angeles, it's worth remembering: if you're going to build your economy on the blood and crushed bones of powerless citizens, it's not the smartest idea to pair disposability of the individual with a cult of militarism that sends millions to war.
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
02-12-2013 |
Race & Class
Smoke Screennew
With no incentive to change, Virginia continues to be a major polluter.
Style Weekly |
Peter Galuszka |
02-12-2013 |
Environment
VP Joe Biden Talks Gun Violence Initiatives in Philadelphianew
The Vice President traveled to Philadelphia for a roundtable on gun violence the morning a gunman opened fire killing three in his old stomping grounds in Wilmington, Del., where his son is Attorney General.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Tara Murtha |
02-12-2013 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: Gun Violence
Locking Up Water Rightsnew
In Texas and around the world, corporations are increasingly competing for rights to our most precious liquid asset.
Fort Worth Weekly |
Jeff Prince and Eric Griffey |
02-08-2013 |
Environment
Tags: Corporate Water
Created Equalnew
Watching the inauguration of President Barack H. Obama was bittersweet. I was proud to have advocated for my president, and I feel validated by his inclusion of the LGBT community and the diversity on display.
Jackson Free Press |
Eddie Outlaw |
02-07-2013 |
LGBT
Terrorists Will Attack Us With Drones. Bet On It.
What's to stop a hostile nation-state from attacking the United States with drones? Nothing. What if terrorists get drones? They will.
California Gets Frackednew
Big Oil is rushing to extract fossil fuel from the state's underground shale formation. But will it contaminate — and waste — portions of our water supply?
East Bay Express |
Corey Hill |
02-07-2013 |
Energy
Tags: Fracking, Monterey Shale
Georgia Clings To Its Gunsnew
Even pro-NRA Peach State could be dragged into a more sensible place.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Henry |
02-07-2013 |
Policy Issues
Digital Displays of Affectionnew
In fall 2010, a New Jersey-based pastor by the name of Cedric Miller made national headlines after demanding that married church leaders in his congregation give up their Facebook accounts or resign.
Jackson Free Press |
Anthony Hales |
02-07-2013 |
Tech
California Pot RX: Legal in MA?new
Will dispensaries in Massachusetts accept a medical-marijuana card from California?
Boston Phoenix |
Valerie Vande Panne |
02-07-2013 |
Drugs
Winston-Salem Homeless Left Sleeping in Chairs Due to Shelter Glitch
“That is not the way we want things to work.”
YES! Weekly |
Jordan Green |
02-07-2013 |
Homelessness
Count sizes up Guilford County’s homeless population
Apolice car slowed suddenly, flipping its blue lights on as it banked a U- turn on Eugene Street in downtown Greensboro. Sidling up to a man pushing his bicycle, a crate with a trash bag in it strapped to the front of the bike, the cruiser stopped and rolled down the passenger side window near the man.
YES! Weekly |
Eric Ginsburg |
02-06-2013 |
Homelessness
Strippers at peril, military befuddled about sex regsnew
Strippers in local clubs can stick to their pasties, for now.
San Antonio Current |
Michael Barajas |
02-06-2013 |
Civil Liberties
Brought to the U.S.A.new
From childhood to college graduation, one woman's life as an undocumented immigrant.
The Inlander |
Joe O'Sullivan and Jacob H. Fries |
02-06-2013 |
Immigration
Tags: DREAM Act
Not Legal Enoughnew
Ohio no longer grants driver's licenses to children of illegal immigrants despite federal executive action.
Cincinnati CityBeat |
German Lopez |
02-06-2013 |
Immigration
