AltWeeklies Wire
With Nowhere Left to Run, Refugees are Still Waiting to Make This Homenew
When Foibe Nibitanga got a ticket to a new life in the United States, she didn't expect the fear and hunger of the refugee camp to follow her to Kansas City. The Burundi native leans forward, trying to speak over the cries of toddlers who, in the absence of toys, play with couch cushions and a set of keys.
The Pitch |
Carolyn Szczepanski |
01-12-2010 |
Immigration
New Mammograms Guidelines Have Women Confusednew
The new guidelines say women in their 40s shouldn’t be routinely screened for breast cancer — unless they have reason to believe they’re at higher risk. Why the change from 2002, when a federal task force called for these women to get routine mammograms every one to two years?
New Haven Advocate |
Jenny Blair |
01-12-2010 |
Science
Milford, Conn. is Spending Big Bucks For the Chance to Regulate Smutnew
The stripper, in a skirt so short it only covers half her butt cheeks, turns her back to a group of marginally interested men. She drops to all fours, jiggles her butt in their faces and spanks herself. To date, Milford has spent $258,730.45 in legal fees to prevent scenes like this one
New Haven Advocate |
Betsy Yagla |
01-12-2010 |
Sex
Chinese Drywall Has Screwed Thousands of South Florida Homeownersnew
"Some people indeed say that the drywall Knauf Tianjin produces is toxic," Liao says cautiously in soft Mandarin. "Everyone in the company has heard about it." In fact, this bustling factory is the epicenter of a global consumer disaster that reaches all the way to South Florida.
Miami New Times |
Tim Elfrink |
01-11-2010 |
Housing & Development
Confined to His Home For a Decade, Doug Lindsay Knows What Ails Himnew
Doug Lindsay suspects his adrenal glands produce too much epinephrine (a.k.a. adrenaline). He wants to correct the problem by doing away with the region at the center of each gland, the medulla. It's a dicey proposition.
Riverfront Times |
Kristen Hinman |
01-08-2010 |
Science
Microstipends For Parentless Youths Got Slashed by Arnold. Will Kids Fight Back?new
A week after Schwarzenegger signed six bills touted to help foster youths, the state Department of Social Services told the public foster-care systems up and down the state that new cuts were coming, including one trim that wiped out the entire $3.6 million budget for so-called Emancipated Foster Youth Stipends.
L.A. Weekly |
Daniel Heimpel |
01-08-2010 |
Children & Families
Insurance Agents Are the Latest to Cater to Colorado's Budding Businessnew
Something magical is happening: Medical marijuana is starting to look a lot like a business. A real one. Dispensaries are paying taxes, they're following OSHA regulations, and, increasingly, they're buying insurance.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
01-07-2010 |
Drugs
Released From Prison Today? Expect a New Set of Locked Doors Tomorrownew
The 29 days since Jason Horn left jail have been a blur of bus rides, AA meetings and rejections. Today, with a cold snap tugging the temperature into the single digits, he's taking the No. 3 bus to continue his job search in Old Colorado City.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Anthony Lane |
01-07-2010 |
Business & Labor
A Little Program With Big Results is Running Out of Moneynew
Unique in the nation, the Resource Advocacy Program in Colorado Springs takes the people who have hit absolute rock bottom. Often they're addicted to drugs and alcohol, homeless and mentally ill. Oh, and they're usually distrustful of the Man.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
01-07-2010 |
Drugs
City of Durham and Daniels Could Reach Settlement in Wrongful Convictionnew
When Erick Daniels was convicted as an adult, Karen Daniel, his mother, sought appeals and rallied anyone who would listen. More than a year since a Durham judge ruled Daniels was wrongfully convicted, Karen is still fighting for justice from city officials and the state.
INDY Week |
Samiha Khanna |
01-07-2010 |
Crime & Justice
New Year, New Laws! Six New Laws for Oregonnew
LUCKILY, New Year's resolutions aren't legally binding. But the new Oregon laws covering everything from TVs to tenant's rights that went into effect on January 1 are, so listen up or pay the price.
The Portland Mercury |
Sarah Mirk |
01-07-2010 |
Policy Issues
Does Greek Cusina Owner Really Have a Legal Case Against the City?new
THE EMBATTLED Greek Cusina closed its doors on January 1, after a year and a half of paying more than $200,000 for near-constant city-imposed fire inspections. Now, Ted Papas is now seriously considering filing a lawsuit in federal court against the person he squarely blames for the closure: City Commissioner Randy Leonard.
The Portland Mercury |
Amanda Waldroupe |
01-07-2010 |
Business & Labor
In Little Rock, It's "King Chamber"new
Mysterious Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce “contractors” doing who knows what for who knows how much taxpayers' money are given preference over legitimate city functions and accountable city employees. While protecting an annual $200,000 contribution to the Chamber, the Little Rock Board of Directors has slashed the city budget ruthlessly in other areas.
Arkansas Times |
Arkansas Times Staff |
01-07-2010 |
Policy Issues
Tea Party Medicine: Jane Orient is Leading the Fight Against Health-Care Reformnew
Jane Orient is a Tucson doctor who happens to be the executive director of a national organization that's getting a lot of attention lately, thanks to the Tea Party movement and the debate over health-care reform. She has been executive director of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons since 1989.
Tucson Weekly |
Mari Herreras |
01-06-2010 |
Policy Issues
