AltWeeklies Wire
No Medicaid Expansion for Georgianew
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has trust issues, and I don't have insurance.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Jessica Blankenship |
12-12-2012 |
Policy Issues
Tags: Health Insurance, Nathan Deal
Collision Coursenew
Jacksonville bicycling advocates reeling from recent deaths plead with motorists to share the road.
Folio Weekly |
Ron Word |
12-12-2012 |
Transportation
Misfirenew
How Colorado Springs leadership left residents — and their heroes — exposed during the Waldo Canyon tragedy.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
12-12-2012 |
Features
Pregnant? Scared? Can They Help?new
The rise of crisis pregnancy centers and the abortion-alternative industry in Texas.
The Texas Observer |
Carolyn Jones |
12-12-2012 |
The War on Women
Tags: women's health
Bob King's Failed Promise and Labor's Perilnew
Bob King seems likely to be remembered as the worst leader the United Auto Workers has ever had.
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
12-12-2012 |
Business & Labor
Merck Suspends Funding for Boy Scoutsnew
The Merck Company Foundation, the charitable arm of pharmaceutical manufacturer Merck and Company, announced last week it was halting all contributions to the Boy Scouts of America until that organization ceases discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation.
The American Independent News Network |
Andy Birkey |
12-12-2012 |
LGBT
After DNC protests, Bank of America assists struggling Charlotte familynew
The Sanchezes get to keep their home after housing advocates took it to the streets in early September.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Ryan Pitkin |
12-11-2012 |
Economy
Coupon Buggednew
A Seattle-based company is offering discounts on New Orleans businesses -- but shouldn't someone tell the businesses?
Gambit |
Alex Woodward |
12-10-2012 |
Business & Labor
Pot's Intoxicating Qualities Outweigh Benefitsnew
Talk of marijuana legalization astounds State Sen. Tom Wyss, R- Fort Wayne, who has spent his legislative career targeting impaired driving. Bad experiences with nasty beasts like synthetic pot and meth are also fueling his skepticism of the benefits of bud.
War Against Pot Isn't Workingnew
Have the actions taken against the decade-long war on drugs truly worked?
Can The Cleveland Plain Dealer Be Saved?new
In short, no. Cleveland will soon be left without a daily newspaper.
Cleveland Scene |
Vince Grzegorek |
12-07-2012 |
Media
Is Indiana going to pot?new
Marijuana law in Indiana is heavily discussed and after putting it all in balance, legalization doesn't seem so far-fetched after all.
L.A.'s Bloody Hit-and-Run Epidemicnew
The city ignores a crisis of car-as-weapon crime in the streets.
L.A. Weekly |
Simone Wilson |
12-07-2012 |
Crime & Justice
University of Phoenix Fought Against Community College Expansionnew
For-profit university lobbied against community college bachelor's degree programs; now seeks partnerships with community colleges.
The American Independent News Network |
Sarah Pavlus |
12-07-2012 |
Education
The Truth About Obamacarenew
If you spent any amount of time listening to the nattering voices of the negative, chances are you've heard any number of rumors, lies and half-truths about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare. Allow us to help you sort it out.
Jackson Free Press |
Ronni Mott |
12-07-2012 |
Policy Issues
