AltWeeklies Wire
Cow Country: The Rise of the CAFO in Idahonew
As mega-dairies and feedlots make up more of Idaho's dairy industry, the conflicts between people and cattle are increasing.
Boise Weekly |
Scott Weaver |
09-02-2010 |
Environment
Tags: CAFO
A nagging mysterynew
This old case has reeled in a new curiosity-seeker who's not your average armchair detective. Anthony Herbert has been methodically scouring the strange story of Gene Fish.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
09-02-2010 |
Unclassified
State of Choicenew
Christian-backed crisis pregnancy centers outnumber pro-choice clinics in Oregon. Is that so bad?
The Portland Mercury |
Sarah Mirk |
09-02-2010 |
Sex
Tags: NARAL
Federal hurricane response still lackingnew
These days, there's an increased awareness that federal aid has to move faster — that the need for additional resources like manpower and money should be anticipated before the storm, not days later. But Charleston Mayor Joe Riley and other municipal leaders are still focused on lasting reform.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
09-01-2010 |
Policy Issues
Invisible Handjobnew
Did the stimulus package satisfy?
Dig Boston |
Alexandra Kiki Tarkhan |
09-01-2010 |
Economy
The Facts About Proposition 19new
Proposition 19 will regulate cannabis similar to alcohol. It does not change state law regarding medical cannabis.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
08-31-2010 |
Policy Issues
Tags: Proposition 19
California Cannabis Goes Pro . . . With Baseball Cards?new
California's $14-billion-a-year cannabis economy has created all-star marijuana strains with as much cachet as marquee athletes.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
08-31-2010 |
Drugs
The Washington Post Still Hates and Does Not "Get" The Internetnew
Washington Post reporter Mike Wise was just suspended for a month because he Tweeted out a "fake scoop."
The Village Voice |
Foster Kamer |
08-31-2010 |
Media
Tags: Washington Post, Mike Wise
Stoners Against Legalizationnew
Just who intends to puff, puff, pass on California's Proposition 19?
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
08-30-2010 |
Drugs
Tags: Jennifer Soares, Proposition 19
Asylum Deniednew
Unlike refugees from other troubled countries, only a fraction of Mexicans seeking U.S. asylum are accepted – no matter how horrible their wounds or their stories.
Houston Press |
Chris Vogel and Patrick Michels |
08-27-2010 |
Immigration
Tags: Mexico, Immigration
HOPE should be cappednew
The HOPE scholarship is overextended by $244 million this year
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mara Shalhoup |
08-26-2010 |
Policy Issues
Bill O'Reilly On Pornnew
Bill O’Reilly is many things. He’s loud. He’s popular. He can be a bit rude. And as some suspect, he might be too smart for what he’s saying.
Boston Phoenix |
Steve Miller |
08-26-2010 |
Media
Tags: Bill O'Reilly
Droning In Dollarsnew
With unmanned aircraft now patrolling the Texas-Mexico border, safety risks aren't the only concerns.
The Texas Observer |
Melissa del Bosque |
08-26-2010 |
Policy Issues
GSU's dreams have a pricenew
Football may close the reputation gap between Georgia colleges, but associated costs are closing the tuition gap too
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Editorial Board |
08-25-2010 |
Policy Issues
Rise of the She-Fish?new
With rising incidents of fish feminization, scientists want to know if contaminants are impacting the endangered silvery minnow in the Rio Grande.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Laura Paskus |
08-25-2010 |
Environment
