AltWeeklies Wire
Onward, Christian Panderers: Pols Push Theocracy
Christian conservatives are in play this presidential election cycle. The candidates are bending over backwards -- and literally taking a bath--to woo them. Can democracy survive the pandering season?
Things Fall Apartnew
Four years ago, the city entrusted developer Cameron Kuhn with saving downtown Orlando. How's that going, anyway?
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffrey C. Billman |
10-18-2007 |
Economy
Tags: Economic Issues
Can Illinois Afford the Iraq War?new
As Congress deals with yet another request for funding for the war without end, the effect on one of the most populous states in the nation, which is already facing a very difficult budget crisis, could be disastrous.
Illinois Times |
R.L. Nave |
10-18-2007 |
War
Conservationists Are Betting on the Farm Billnew
Just when it seemed as though politicians were willing to give conservation programs a little attention (and a little money) through the 2007 revised farm bill, the tide began to turn.
Port Folio Weekly |
Jennifer O'Donnell |
10-17-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Mass. Turnpike Toll Hike Will Do Little in the Long Runnew
The hike smacks of sticking a finger in the leak of a bulging dam.
Dig Boston |
Cara Boyles |
10-17-2007 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Your Black Muslim Bakery: From Bean Pies to Real Estatenew
Since Yusuf Bey's death, his sons have quietly transferred millions worth of property from Your Black Muslim Bakery to themselves and close family members.
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
10-17-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
The Case of Minneapolis' Disappearing Sex Crimes Unitnew
With rapes on the rise, there's a shortage of resources in the department dedicated to solving them.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Jeff Severns Guntzel |
10-17-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
The Perils of Privatizationnew
Ronald Reagan started dismantling government 25 years ago, but his privatization legacy is alive and growing -- even in San Francisco.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Amanda Witherell |
10-17-2007 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
J.E. Dunn Says 'Gimme, Gimme, Gimme'new
When it comes to paychecks, Kansas City's largest construction company acts like a child.
The Pitch |
David Martin |
10-16-2007 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
The Bulgarian Jobnew
An immigrant wills his estate to a convicted killer from his homeland and dies the next day -- anything smell fishy?
Phoenix New Times |
Ray Stern |
10-16-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Fighting for Air: Drowning and the Heimlich Maneuvernew
Most doctors say the Heimlich maneuver should not be used to save drowning victims -- so why does professor John Hunsucker continue to teach it to lifeguards?
Houston Press |
Todd Spivak |
10-16-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Tranny Regretnew
Do transsexuals get a second chance in the great gender-identity sweepstakes?
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Ashley Harrell |
10-16-2007 |
Sex
Is the Holy Light a Compact Fluorescent Bulb?new
Rev. Charles Morris believes the faith community has the responsibility to lead the way to salvation from fossil fuel dependence and pollution while embracing renewable energy sources.
Metro Times |
Sandra Svoboda |
10-16-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment
How Bad is the Subprime Crisis in Philly?new
The city hasn't suffered from devalued homes and jobs losses like other parts of the country, but many people with poor credit who bought homes will soon be struggling to pay their mortgages, if they aren't already.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Ted Hesson |
10-16-2007 |
Economy
Tags: Economic Issues
Ban Those Bags!new
The plastic shopping bag is a pox on our subtropical house.
Miami New Times |
Tamara Lush |
10-15-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment
