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Advocates Say Minnesota's Largest Animal Shelter Could Reduce Euthanasia Ratesnew
The Animal Humane Society killed more than 14,000 animals last year. How many were unnecessary?
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Beth Walton |
08-20-2008 |
Animal Issues
Conservative Arizona Couple Gets Judge to Gag Gay Bloggernew
On his blog and on a gay news website, David Nahmod chronicles a bizarre saga of a so-called straight conservative couple preying on his vulnerable ex-boyfriend to break up their relationship in 2005. He says his ex, Beecher Goodwin, has been "brainwashed" against him and to continue living with Stephen Polich and Kathryn Rock at their home in the Phoenix 'burbs.
How One Former TV Reporter Brought His Sky Gospel to the Peoplenew
Former TV-news reporter Jack Borden found transcendental peace in the cloudy sky, and he's determined to spread his stratospheric gospel to everyone -- even Jessica Simpson.
Boston Phoenix |
James Parker |
08-20-2008 |
Religion
Why Can't Khadija Go to Mosque?new
Khadija could be a star spokeswoman for Muslims if they wanted to show off Islam's teachings of peace and acceptance. Sheik Mohamed Abdirahman Kariye, the imam of Masjed As-Saber, won't let Khadija back in his Southwest Portland mosque because Khadija is transgendered.
Willamette Week |
Byron Beck |
08-20-2008 |
LGBT
Why Does Minnesota Have the Nation's Highest Autism Rate?new
There are no good answers for why autism rates are rising in Minnesota. One camp believes it is due primarily to over-vaccination of infants and previous exposure to Thimerosal, a type of antiseptic containing mercury that was removed from regular childhood vaccines in 2001. Another camp points to increased awareness about the disease.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Bradley Campbell |
08-20-2008 |
Science
The Georgian Debacle Could Break NATOnew
If the U.S. pursues its goal of bringing Georgia and Ukraine into NATO, there are only three options. If "old Europe" digs in its heels and refuses, then either the U.S. drops its demand, or NATO breaks up. The third alternative is that "old Europe" agrees to let the two former Soviet republics join -- but with the unspoken reservation that they will never actually go to war with Russia to protect them.
The Georgia Straight |
Gwynne Dyer |
08-20-2008 |
International
Transportation Costs Force Universities and Students to Wise Upnew
Colorado's higher education outlets are shifting to accommodate suffering students via online courses. The University of Colorado at Boulder alone reported a 20 percent jump in online and distance-learning enrollment from last summer to this summer.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Mandy Moench |
08-19-2008 |
Education
Homeless Attacked in Baltimorenew
In many of the violent run-ins the homeless have had on the street, the criminals have sought out single pedestrians--particularly those who are elderly, disabled, or just look like an easy catch.
Baltimore City Paper |
Jay Sandler |
08-19-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Anti-casino Activists Prepare to Go Nuclear With Beach Toysnew
On Saturday, members of Casino-Free Philadelphia walked to the proposed site of Foxwoods Casino on Columbus Boulevard, carrying beach balls, umbrellas, liquid bubbles and floaties.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Andrew Thompson |
08-19-2008 |
Housing & Development
Why are Bees in This Urban Neighborhood Thriving?new
The honey from these Philly bees had to be harvested because their hives were overflowing. This, in itself, is newsworthy. You've probably heard how bees, worldwide, are suffering from Colony Collapse Disorder.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Bruce Schimmel |
08-19-2008 |
Environment
Detainees Refute ICE's Denials of Abusenew
A recent report, based on interviews with 41 detainees over a period of eight months in 2007 and 2008, alleges various "human rights violations" at the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma, Wash., including inadequate medical care, lack of due process, and physical abuse.
Seattle Weekly |
Nina Shapiro |
08-18-2008 |
Crime & Justice
As Scientology Expands in Seattle, So Do Its Naysayersnew
Masked protesters are taking to the city's streets as the church eyes new facilities downtown and in lower Queen Anne.
Seattle Weekly |
Brian Miller |
08-18-2008 |
Religion
The Experimental Drug Treatment Prometa Fights Fire with Firenew
Does an unproven treatment that combats drug addiction with drugs promise more than it can deliver?
Dallas Observer |
Megan Feldman |
08-18-2008 |
Drugs
Union Station May Become Denver's Gateway Again ... If it Stays on Tracknew
In 2001, a consortium of public agencies purchased the station from its private owners in hopes that it would become the central hub of a future transportation system. That system materialized in 2004, when voters approved the most ambitious new public transportation system in the country, with Union Station was to be its cornerstone.
Westword |
Joel Warner |
08-18-2008 |
Transportation
Eight Days in Gitmo: Observations on the Trial of Salim Hamdannew
I now understand that no matter what aspect of Guantanamo Bay is under examination, a person can't fully understand this off-shore prison project without going, seeing, and experiencing the now iconic legal black hole that the detention center and military commissions represent.
Artvoice |
Julia Hall |
08-18-2008 |
Crime & Justice
