AltWeeklies Wire
The Occupation of Torontonew
A new movement for a fair economy in the midst of a global financial crisis showcases a fresh paradigm where leaders, demands and hierarchies no longer exist – and that’s a good thing.
NOW Magazine |
Ellie Kirzner |
10-21-2011 |
#OCCUPY
Census Shows Striking Growth in Baltimore Homelessnessnew
Population swells nearly 20 percent in two years; ranks of homeless young people increase 50 percent.
Baltimore City Paper |
Van Smith |
10-21-2011 |
Homelessness
Tags: Homelessness, Baltimore Homeless
Violent Criminals and Why They Killnew
Despite popular belief, violent criminals aren't born with a moral screw loose. They're not even turned into criminals because they grow up in single-parent homes.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
10-21-2011 |
Crime & Justice
Years After Chemical and Mold Exposures, ‘San Antonio Seven’ Still Sidelined by Illnessnew
Chronic pain. Chronic fatigue. Regular ER visits. Memory loss and confusion. Seizures.
San Antonio Current |
Greg Harman |
10-21-2011 |
Environment
Tags: san antonio seven
‘Farm System’ for Covert Tech Contractors on Display in San Antonionew
The spies are in town. Thousands of them, from those inside U.S. and foreign intelligence agencies to reps with major government security contractors like Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop-Grumman.
San Antonio Current |
Michael Barajas |
10-20-2011 |
Features
The Race for Berkeley Lab Nears Finishnew
Lawrence Berkeley Lab officials plan to announce in November the winning bidder for its massive
East Bay Express |
Darwin BondGraham |
10-20-2011 |
Education
Differential Debutnew
Tuition increases at Pima Community College are taking some students by surprise
Tucson Weekly |
Brian J. Pedersen |
10-20-2011 |
Education
A Greener Futurenew
How five determined local women are paving the way to a greener future.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
10-20-2011 |
Environment
Rainbow Disconnectionnew
A void will remain when the Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado leaves the Springs.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
10-20-2011 |
LGBT
MMJ: Take it or Leave itnew
Local defense attorneys say the DA's going too hard on marijuana cases.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bryce Crawford |
10-20-2011 |
Drugs
A Dicey Propositionnew
District 11 board candidates disagree on state tax increase for education.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Chet Hardin |
10-20-2011 |
Education
Occupy Wall Street: Zuccotti to Times Square, Long Island & the Worldnew
A glimpse inside Occupy Wall Street, the leaderless resistance movement spreading from Zuccotti Park to the whole world.
Long Island Press |
Christopher Twarowski, Timothy Bolger and Spencer Rumsey |
10-20-2011 |
#OCCUPY
Dell’z Deli Owner Recovering from Stab Woundsnew
Maudell Grayson, owner of Dell’z Deli at 1A Cannon St., is recovering at home after being stabbed nine times in the arm around 10 p.m. Tuesday night, according to police and relatives.
Charleston City Paper |
Paul Bowers |
10-20-2011 |
Policy Issues
Occupiers Plan Teach-ins, Consider General Strikenew
After a chilly first night at Brittlebank Park, Occupy Charleston protesters are going to talk with a labor union head about the possibility of a general strike like the one that started in Greece on Wednesday.
Charleston City Paper |
Paul Bowers |
10-20-2011 |
Policy Issues
Oakland Is Better Off Without Anthony Battsnew
The city's police chief talked a much better game than he played, and a recent scathing report may be the real reason for why he quit.
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
10-19-2011 |
Policy Issues
