AltWeeklies Wire
Blotter: Highlights from the City of Charleston Police Reportsnew
BLOTTER O' THE WEEK: Police were called to a downtown pizza place because there was a drunk patron who wouldn't leave. A witness told police the suspect was trying to drink everyone else's beer and that he appeared "super drunk." The witness said it was a large man "with long blond hair and a beard, kind of like Thor."
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
04-13-2011 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: blotter, Charleston
Men Only: Tucson Women's Commission Backs Complaint Against Local Country Clubnew
When women go to the Tucson Country Club, they can enter every building at the members-only golf club -- except for the one everyone calls the men's grill.
Tucson Weekly |
Mari Herreras |
04-13-2011 |
The War on Women
Building Big in Tucsonnew
A 756-resident student-housing project has West University neighbors concerned.
Tucson Weekly |
Dave Devine |
04-13-2011 |
Housing & Development
The New Atlanta Falcons Stadium Proposal Deserves Scrutinynew
Ask anyone what Atlanta needs right now and it's unlikely you'll hear, "An open-air stadium to host football games during the city's unpredictable winter months." But the possibility of such a development is very real.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Editorial Board |
04-13-2011 |
Policy Issues
Could Too Much Gaming Create Problems for Ohio's Casinos?new
Ohio is considering whether to expand gaming through digital slot machines at Ohio's racetracks, a move that would amount to an overnight Cinderella switch, turning cash-bleeding racetracks into slot parlors, or "racinos," in industry-speak
Cleveland Scene |
Kyle Swenson |
04-13-2011 |
Business & Labor
'About the Most Airtight Case of Innocence'new
How a legal storm capsized a petition to free a man who's been imprisoned for three decades.
Chicago Reader |
Michael Miner |
04-12-2011 |
Crime & Justice
D.C. Shutdown Threat is a Lesson 150 Years in the Makingnew
Once again, Confederate troops are standing on the shores of Sullivan's Island, staring at Fort Sumter. And just as it was 150 years ago, their real frustration is with the federal government.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
04-12-2011 |
Policy Issues
Richard Celeste Reflects on His Years as Colorado College Presidentnew
Richard Celeste was a young graduate of Yale when offered an opportunity of a lifetime: special assistant to the U.S. ambassador to India. He knew nothing about India, but the door opened and he stepped through it.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Chet Hardin |
04-12-2011 |
Education
Could a Nuclear Meltdown Happen in South Louisiana?new
The nuclear disaster that continues to unfold at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant raises questions about safety in south Louisiana, a hurricane-prone region powered by three nuclear reactors in the state and neighboring Mississippi.
Gambit |
Julien Gorbach |
04-12-2011 |
Environment
Rep. Tim Scott Losing Redistricting Lotterynew
If there is a drawback to being a Congressional member, it's that the campaign never stops. Voters weigh your political fate every two years, so the next campaign officially begins the day after you're elected.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
04-11-2011 |
Policy Issues
Andres Valdez: The Dog Whisperer of San Antonionew
Valdez is working to save San Antonio's dogs -- and restore our humanity.
San Antonio Current |
Barbara Renaud Gonzalez |
04-11-2011 |
Animal Issues
ClimateStupid: Why One Innovative Energy Program in Colorado Was Killednew
When Boulder County's ClimateSmart loan program was suspended last year, it left hundreds of local homeowners holding the bag -- a bag they now need to fill with money.
Boulder Weekly |
Jefferson Dodge |
04-08-2011 |
Environment
Party Leadership Races in Alberta Have Strong Women Candidatesnew
Alberta could have a woman premier after the next election. The Progressive Conservatives, Alberta Liberals, and the newly formed Alberta Party are all undergoing leadership contests, and each one has a woman contender.
SEE Magazine |
Angela Brunschot |
04-08-2011 |
The War on Women
San Francisco Bay Pollution Cleanup Plan Will Be Costlynew
East Bay cities have been fouling the bay with partially treated sewage for decades, but a new court settlement will be expensive to implement.
East Bay Express |
Judith Scherr |
04-07-2011 |
Environment
Charleston Crime Blotter: 'I'm Allowed to Yell at People' and Other Slurred 'speak'new
Disorderly Comment O' The Week: "I'm allowed to yell at people. There is nothing wrong with that."
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
04-07-2011 |
Crime & Justice
