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Canada's Case for More Warnew

Panel on Afghanistan gives the prime minister a rationale for dragging out the conflict.

NOW Magazine | Steven Staples | 01-28-2008 | War

Tennessee Ponders Reproductive Rights Restrictionsnew

Supporters of a new amendment say that the language could lead the way for legal restrictions on abortions without legislating an abortion ban.

The Memphis Flyer | Preston Lauterbach | 01-25-2008 | Sex

Tags: sex & reproductive issues

Is Vermont's 'Brain Drain' Reality or Rhetoric?new

If you believe the official reports and anecdotal kvetching from some in the business community, Vermont is in the midst of a demographic shift of seismic proportions. But others challenge such doom-and-gloom predictions.

Seven Days | Ken Picard | 01-25-2008 | Business & Labor

Tags: business & labor

Is Robert Cooper Attorney General or House Keeper?new

Tennessee's top prosecutor makes a last-ditch attempt to keep an ailing and likely innocent man on death row.

Nashville Scene | Sarah Kelley | 01-25-2008 | Crime & Justice

Tags: crime & justice

Niche Software Companies Take Hold in Vermontnew

We take a closer look at five of Vermont's software developers to find out why they're here, and how they found their markets.

Seven Days | Cathy Resmer, Kevin J. Kelley, Mike Ives, Paula Routly and Suzanne Podhaizer | 01-25-2008 | Business & Labor

Tags: business & labor

Women Firefighters: The Gender Boondogglenew

L.A.'s dream of recruiting more females is a multimillion-dollar disaster.

L.A. Weekly | Christine Pelisek | 01-25-2008 | The War on Women

Tags: women's issues

Stop Snitchin'new

The gang responsible for Shawrica Lester's murder made one thing clear: You talk, you die.

Cleveland Scene | Denise Grollmus | 01-25-2008 | Crime & Justice

Tags: crime & justice

Seeking Justice for Victims of Childhood Abusenew

At 35, those who were victims of sexual assault as a child are barred from having their case heard in civil court in Wisconsin. But a new bill being debated in the state Legislature would remove that age limit -- and also allow those who were currently barred from bringing charges a three-year window of opportunity to do so.

Shepherd Express | Lisa Kaiser | 01-25-2008 | Crime & Justice

Tags: crime & justice