AltWeeklies Wire
Mind Over the Apocalypsenew

Why people buy into the end of the world.
Boise Weekly |
Deanna Darr |
07-19-2012 |
Features
Tags: Apocalypse
Climate Change Will Unleash Buried Toxicsnew

San Francisco Bay is surrounded by hazardous waste that will leach into groundwater and the bay itself when sea levels rise.
East Bay Express |
Nate Seltenrich |
07-19-2012 |
Environment
Your kid will, toonew

Young parents, stop trying so hard to raise little darlings. It won't work.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Eric Celeste |
07-19-2012 |
Children & Families
If Houston's Dams Failnew

They've already been labeled "high risk." Experts say the resulting damage could be bigger than Katrina in New Orleans.
Houston Press |
Steve Jansen |
07-18-2012 |
Environment
The Hot-Yoga Warsnew

Two yogis battle over the fate of a tradition (and a very large pile of money).
Houston Press |
Rebecca Moss |
07-18-2012 |
Features
HIV Criminalization May Discourage Testingnew

A team of researchers has published findings that indicate criminalization of HIV may discourage testing and hinder efforts to prevent the spread of the disease.
The American Independent News Network |
Todd Heywood |
07-18-2012 |
Policy Issues
Why Beat Reporters Matternew

What's being lost as newspapers cut back.
Tags: Newspapers, Times-Picayune
Truth Trackers: Asheville's Cold-Case Sleuths Defy the Oddsnew

Less than 1 percent of cold cases ever get solved. That doesn't stop Asheville detectives Yvonne Cobourn and Kevin Taylor.
Mountain Xpress |
Caitlin Byrd |
07-17-2012 |
Crime & Justice
State of New Orleans' Transit Systemnew

New Orleans public transportation: the good, the bad and the inconvenient.
Gambit |
Megan Braden-Perry |
07-17-2012 |
Transportation
Not All Lubes Are Created Equalnew

And nine other considerations for the sexually active.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Melysa Martinez |
07-17-2012 |
Sex
Tags: Sex Tips
Lackland's Instructor-on-Rainbow Sex Crimesnew

Lackland Air Force Base boils over.
San Antonio Current |
Michael Barajas and John Lasker |
07-17-2012 |
Crime & Justice
This might sting a littlenew

My introduction to the BDSM community in Colorado Springs.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Edie Adelstein |
07-16-2012 |
Sex
Where the Heart Isnew

You don't have to move to the Big City to live a happy gay life.
Charleston City Paper |
Jenna Lyles |
07-16-2012 |
LGBT
Tags: LGBT
A darkened landscapenew

Decreased property values won't help local governments facing fire-related expenses.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
07-16-2012 |
Disasters
Tags: FEMA, Waldo Canyon Fire
Straight talk on Obamacarenew

What will -- and won't -- happen under health care reform.
INDY Week |
Jonathan Weiler |
07-16-2012 |
Policy Issues