AltWeeklies Wire
Obama Could Thwart Canadian Exports from Alberta Tar Sandsnew
Barack Obama has signaled that addressing a "planet in peril" will be a top priority for his administration. Alberta's huge tar sands could soon feel the pain of America's solutions to climate change.
The Georgia Straight |
Gwynne Dyer |
11-11-2008 |
Environment
Green Cement Plants Could Mean Cleaner Air and Lower Costsnew
A growing number of local governments are turning to "green cement" resolutions to rectify North Texas' status as a shameless failure when it comes to complying with clean air standards.
Dallas Observer |
Megan Feldman |
11-10-2008 |
Environment
Did Peter Egner Work for Hitler?new
An 86-year-old Washington man disputes allegations that he was one of the Führer's henchmen. But he may not live to clear his name.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
11-10-2008 |
War
Can a Troubled Colorado Prison Change the Way Inmates Think?new
Director Kevin Estep brought a new approach to the Cheyenne Mountain Re-Entry Center, which requires inmates to forsake the convict code. But not every journey through CMRC has been positive.
Westword |
Alan Prendergast |
11-10-2008 |
Crime & Justice
When Chicago's Slush Fund Dries Upnew
The TIF kitty is still growing, per the county clerk's annual report -- but it may not be growing fast enough to cover the bets Chicago has made against it.
Chicago Reader |
Ben Joravsky |
11-10-2008 |
Policy Issues
Enter the Allospherenew
Colorful and scientific, the $10-million machine at University of California-Santa Barbara gives glimpses into brain activity and atomic relationships, with much more promised for the future.
Santa Barbara Independent |
D.J. Palladino |
11-10-2008 |
Education
The XXXChurch Brings its Mission of Fighting Porn Addiction to Vegasnew
The XXXChurch ministers to people addicted to porn, largely by attending porn conventions and handing out literature.
Las Vegas Weekly |
Richard Abowitz |
11-10-2008 |
Religion
Lawyer and Activist Noura Erakat Ponders Palestine Post-Bushnew
With the U.S. presidential election wrapped, many Americans are hoping for dramatic change, especially in the case of an Obama victory. Erakat, however, doesn't believe an Obama administration would be much of an improvement for Palestinians.
Montreal Mirror |
Christopher Hazou |
11-07-2008 |
International
Tumbleweed is a Rolling Home That Gathers No Mossnew
Jay Shafer and his friend Gregory Johnson have been driving down the West Coast preaching the tiny-house gospel, pulling the house behind them on a trailer.
L.A. Weekly |
Gendy Alimurung |
11-07-2008 |
Housing & Development
California Could be in For a Prolonged Battle Over Gay Marriagenew
It looks like the gay marriage ban Proposition 8 won, but activists could upend the victory.
L.A. Weekly |
Patrick Range McDonald |
11-07-2008 |
LGBT
Dirty Secrets of the Real Estate Collapsenew
There's lots of blame going around for this economic crisis. How we got here was simple: too much credit and too much debt for too many years. But why are hard-working people, many Hispanic, losing their houses?
Reno News & Review |
Madeline Zook |
11-07-2008 |
Housing & Development
The Orlando Police Beatnew
Oct. 16, 10:29 a.m.: Two bits of housekeeping: First, after catching a raft of shit concerning my last column's Gilbert and Sullivan reference, I would like to state the following: I know almost nothing about musical theater.
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffrey C. Billman |
11-06-2008 |
Crime & Justice
One Florida City's War on Sinnew
Winter Park doesn't just have a booby bar in its sights; tattoo parlors and other supposedly ill-reputed businesses have also been targeted next.
Orlando Weekly |
Deanna Morey |
11-06-2008 |
Business & Labor
Remember to Appreciate the Soldier Even if You Disagree with the Missionnew
Sadly, some of us still need to learn to treat our vets with respect and common decency. Agree or disagree with the reasons behind the war, but appreciate the fact that our military personnel -- on Veterans Day and all year -- decide to walk a difficult road in service to the rest of us.
Tucson Weekly |
Irene Messina |
11-06-2008 |
War
Did the Feds Bust a Suspected Ponzi Scheme Too Soon?new
Headed by a secretive grandfather and run out of a former flower shop, AdSurf Daily has almost all the trappings of a money-laundering case: victims, a raid by the feds and a very public takedown of a suspect business. What makes this case different is the fact that there are few who consider themselves victims of ASD.
Orlando Weekly |
Deanna Morey |
11-06-2008 |
Business & Labor
