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Stephen Gray's Beautiful Risknew
Tired of hiding the truth, she transitioned into a male sex worker. He's been in a struggle with societal norms -- and himself -- ever since.
Newspaper Cartoon Causes 'Fiesta' Flaknew
A recent political cartoon published in The Oklahoman is drawing as much heat as a wildfire during a burn ban.
Oklahoma Gazette |
Oklahoma Gazette |
06-10-2009 |
Media
Exploitative Scumbag or Entrepreneur With a Heart? Meet Mr. Showbiz!
He's reviled for trying to sell a doll in the likeness of a murdered 2-year-old girl. He's being prosecuted for defrauding customers who tried to buy his Michael Vick Chew Toy. But just who is Jaime Salcedo, and how does he live with himself?
Folio Weekly |
Gwynedd Stuart |
06-10-2009 |
Business & Labor
Albemarle County School Board May Make Latino Liaison Position Full-Timenew
Up until last month, the Albemarle County school board Latino Center coordinator had reason to think she would be one of those county employees whose positions were terminated due to budget cuts. But at the eleventh hour, the county changed its mind.
C-Ville Weekly |
Chiara Canzi |
06-10-2009 |
Policy Issues
Working the Home Price Reductionsnew
In today’s buyers' market, you hear stories of $500,000 homes selling for as little as $250,000 -- a buyer's jackpot by any standard. Price reductions are everywhere -- so how can a savvy homebuyer make the most of them?
C-Ville Weekly |
Jessie Knadler |
06-10-2009 |
Housing & Development
Homeless Outreach Team Benefits from Long-Awaited Fundingnew
It's been three years since the city of San Diego gave the United Way the thumbs up to implement a project to address chronic homelessness, And local homelessness services agencies are finally starting to receive funds.
San Diego CityBeat |
Kelly Davis |
06-10-2009 |
Policy Issues
New Orleans Bicycle Map Nears Completion After a Year in the Makingnew
New Orleans' reputation for bicycle navigability may seem little to nonexistent, but the NolaCycle Bike Map Project set out to prove just how bicycle-friendly New Orleans can be, potholes and all.
Gambit |
Alex Woodward |
06-10-2009 |
Transportation
Hey, All You People Worried About Journalism: Meet the Future Pressnew
Take one glance at the eight-page tabloid Voice of the Tigers, put out by sixth and seventh graders, and its clear that freedom of the press is alive and well at Kansas City's Franklin School.
Talking to a Beauty Queen (No, Not That One) About Gay Marriage and Morenew
Pageant queen Felix Ayala, a.k.a. Frida Marin, talks about Proposition 8, the U.S. military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy, President Barack Obama and the future of gay rights.
Mutual Benefits Corp. Stole a Billion Dollars by Peddling Bogus Life Insurance Policiesnew
Even with all his money and powerful friends, his latest con game is so massive that it seems almost impossible he will find his way to freedom again. But the slippery Joel Steinger has a knack for surviving so he can pull off his next scam.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Bob Norman |
06-09-2009 |
Business & Labor
Panic, FEMA, Empty Shelves: The Only Hurricane Guide You'll Need This Yearnew
The experts say 2009 will be a "normal" hurricane season, meaning not so bad, really. Which, given the track record most of these experts have demonstrated, is even more cause for worry.
Houston Press |
Richard Connelly |
06-09-2009 |
Disasters
Overcoming Illness Is Only Half the Battle for Cash-Strapped New Mexicansnew
Through outreach work, Health Action New Mexico has discovered common scenarios that force people to fall into the trap of insurmountable health costs.
Weekly Alibi |
Simon McCormack |
06-09-2009 |
Economy
Michigan Communities Use HUD Dollars for Demolition, Rehab and Ownershipnew
In Michigan, the HUD Neighborhood Stabilization Program is funding projects aimed at offsetting some of the harmful effects that foreclosed and vacant properties have on neighborhoods, as well as increasing home ownership and redevelopment.
Metro Times |
Sandra Svoboda |
06-09-2009 |
Economy
Huffing and Puffing, and the New Justicenew
Thirty-seven states have outlawed smoking in bars and restaurants. Some have done so in all public places. Sadly, Michigan lags behind, even though polls show the vast majority of us want a smoking ban.
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
06-09-2009 |
Policy Issues
To Proponents of Natural 'Death Care,' Colorado Springs Feels Like Fertile Groundnew
A Boulder nonprofit aims to educate and empower families to care for their own dead in less conventional ways that are more meaningful to them, more affordable and more environmentally conscious.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Jill Thomas |
06-09-2009 |
Children & Families
