AltWeeklies Wire
Farm Workers Earn Nada in America's Green Bean Capitalnew
Miami-Dade County is the snap bean capital of America, harvesting 18,000 of the state's 33,000 acres of the long, stringy legume. In recent months, the broken, lawless state of bean picking has spawned federal investigations into unfair labor practices and extortion.
Miami New Times |
Janine Zeitlin |
03-18-2008 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
If DNA Evidence Doesn't Fit in Orange County, Alter It?new
In the wake of a November 2005 OC Weekly article detailing how a 20-year-old Buena Park man faced prison for a robbery/carjacking he didn't commit, prosecutors asked the Orange County Sheriff's Department crime lab to alter key exculpatory evidence.
OC Weekly |
R. Scott Moxley |
03-18-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Life Sentencenew
In Colorado, a criminal record stays with you forever, no matter how small the crime. A new bill aims to change this.
Boulder Weekly |
Pamela White |
03-18-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Prescription for Peacenew
A moment with Darfur activist Dr. Abdelgabr Adam.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Gilbert Flores and Marisa McStravick |
03-18-2008 |
International
Tags: international
The Revolution Will Be Digitizednew
The Media Mobilizing Project works to bring grassroots organization into the 21st century.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Doron Taussig |
03-18-2008 |
Media
Tags: media
Flight Connectionsnew
Shawn Green is more than an accused drug trafficker on the run.
Baltimore City Paper |
Jeffrey Anderson and Van Smith |
03-18-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
What's Greener: Cute Little Buildings, or Big Tall Ones?new
The city of Santa Barbara is embracing the philosophy of "smart growth" and mixed-use high-rises as an alternative to sprawl, but not without some fights.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Martha Sadler |
03-18-2008 |
Housing & Development
Tags: housing & development
Pads to Save or Trash Africa?new
Environmental blogger Deanna Duke, while channel-surfing five weeks ago, happened upon a commercial for Always pads. Thanks to a new $1.4-million campaign by Procter & Gamble, the ad explained, girls in African villages will receive disposable pads so they can go to school.
The Georgia Straight |
Pieta Woolley |
03-17-2008 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Beyond Four Wallsnew
Robert Maurice's stairwell death shows you can have digs and be homeless.
NOW Magazine |
Mike Smith |
03-17-2008 |
Housing & Development
Tags: housing & development
Burning Questionsnew
Was Ryerson University's poster-toasting sign of racial tensions or random vandalism?
NOW Magazine |
Sigcino Moyo |
03-17-2008 |
Race & Class
Tags: race relations
Opposing Scientologynew
Protesters gather outside the new Philly HQ.
Philadelphia Weekly |
St. John Barned-Smith |
03-17-2008 |
Religion
Tags: religion
A Montco Man's Battle May Mean Cash for Younew
Bob Ross is basically the guy in that sappy, inspiring movie. You know, the one where the little guy blows the whistle, goes after the Man, won’t take no for an answer, and after suffering some adversity, wins an unbelievable victory for all Americans.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Meir Rinde |
03-17-2008 |
Economy
Tags: Economic Issues
Bad News All Aroundnew
Pasadena Star-News and LA Times hit hard in latest round of newspaper cuts.
Pasadena Weekly |
Andre Coleman and Kevin Uhrich |
03-17-2008 |
Media
Tags: media
Taking Carenew
Financial, emotional and physical pressures associated with caring for people take their toll in an increasingly needy society.
Pasadena Weekly |
Chip Jacobs |
03-17-2008 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
A Long Way From 'Satan's Mile'new
Chicago's booming South Loop has a tortuous and tawdry tale to tell.
Chicago Reader |
Martha Bayne |
03-17-2008 |
Transportation
Tags: transportation
