AltWeeklies Wire
The Great Foreskin Debatenew
Why the Midwest leads the world in infant circumcision and what the hell that says about us.
Metro Times |
Alysa Offman |
10-02-2014 |
Culture
Tags: circumcision
Personhood by any other namenew
Amendment 67 would make the unborn 'persons,' which could lead to bizarre consequences.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
10-01-2014 |
The War on Women
The church inside the Catholic Churchnew
Jamie Manson's efforts to bring about a more inclusive Catholic Church, one that includes women priests and same-sex marriage, have not endeared her to the church's hierarchy. But she said that she remains committed to Catholicism and of what she called Catholics' "sacramental" view of the world...
City Newspaper |
Tim Louis Macaluso |
10-01-2014 |
Religion
Uber’s Bumpy Start in New Orleansnew
During the nearly seven months it took to legalize the ride-sharing service Uber in New Orleans, the main argument in favor it was also a slam against the current New Orleans taxi industry: There aren't enough reliable rides in town.
Gambit |
Jeanie Riess |
09-30-2014 |
Transportation
Undone by Broad Strokes: Historic LGBT Battle in the UK Goes Soft
All attempts fail at forcing a by-the-numbers narrative template on a fact-based story about unlikely bedfellows uniting against Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's mid '80s reign of anti-union and anti-gay rhetoric and public policies.
Detroit mayor, council vote to keep Orr as EM for bankruptcy mattersnew
After days of deliberation behind closed doors in private sessions, Detroit's mayor and city council voted to keep Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr in place until Detroit exits bankruptcy court. Orr, however, will cede full control of the city's day-to-day operations, according to a a joint statement issued Thursday evening by Mayor Mike Duggan and Detroit City Council. ...
Metro Times |
Ryan Felton |
09-25-2014 |
Politics
Childhood Obesity: Defying Easy Answersnew
Mississippi's obesity rates are staggering: 35 percent of adults and about 40 percent of our children are obese, the highest rates in the nation.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
09-25-2014 |
Health
Calling All Men of Characternew
To reverse the abuse cycle, it takes all of us, especially men.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
09-25-2014 |
Crime & Justice
Nothing is wasted in She of the Mountainsnew
Vivek Shraya's new novel is an exploration of bisexual love
VUE Weekly |
Chris Chang-Yen Phillips |
09-25-2014 |
Fiction
Ahead of the Gamenew
Eugene's video gaming community is primed for growth as the upcoming Indie Game Con spotlights this buzzing industry.
Eugene Weekly |
Amy Schneider |
09-25-2014 |
Video Games
The Life Cycle of Craft Beernew
From the brewer, to the marketing guy, to the beverage manager.
NUVO |
Sarah Murrell |
09-25-2014 |
Food+Drink
Tags: craft beer
Return of the Messengernew
How Jeremy Renner's new film Kill The Messenger will vindicate Sacramento investigative journalist Gary Webb.
Sacramento News & Review |
Melinda Welsh |
09-25-2014 |
Media
Michigan's EAA Exposed: An Investigative Reportnew
How Michigan's Education Achievement Authority exploited Detroit's most vulnerable kids.
Metro Times |
Curt Guyette |
09-25-2014 |
Education
Black Eyes to Best Friendsnew
Roller derby is fast paced, action-packed and occasionally brutal, but the camaraderie among the different teams and leagues spread across the world is immediately evident.
Worcester Magazine |
Josh Lyford |
09-25-2014 |
Sports
The Choice Is Yoursnew
Behind the Tennessee Amendment 1 vote on abortion rights lies a tangle of case law, confusion and conflict.
Nashville Scene |
Abby White and Andrea Zelinski |
09-24-2014 |
The War on Women
