AltWeeklies Wire
Gas Guzzling is a Hard Sell, But the Senate Is Buyingnew
Excuse me if I'm not impressed with the new fuel economy standards (35 miles per gallon by the year 2020) just passed by the US Senate.
Artvoice |
Michael I. Niman |
06-29-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Maine Prison Bosses Violate Court Ordersnew
The Maine Department of Corrections is violating at least two of three 35-year-old federal court orders that grant prisoners access to the press, allow them to write to newspapers, and prohibit prison officials from arbitrarily transferring prisoners out of state if they exercise their rights.
Portland Phoenix |
Lance Tapley |
06-29-2007 |
Civil Liberties
Tags: civil liberties
The Short, Sad, Secret Life of Memphis Networxnew
It's important to understand that the telecom failures of 2001 -- the year Memphis Networx became operational -- represent the largest industry crash since the Great Depression.
The Memphis Flyer |
Chris Davis |
06-29-2007 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
Three O'clock Fearnew
Lou Dobbs bangs his poison drum.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Mick Farren |
06-29-2007 |
Media
Tags: media
Nashville's City Paper Readies a Dramatic Website Makeovernew
Gone will be the static, blue-and-white template that readers have grown accustomed to, and in its place will be a new home page that directs readers to top stories, to four blogs and to an e-paper driven by the software Olive Active Paper.
Nashville Scene |
Liz Garrigan |
06-29-2007 |
Media
Tags: media
Would Jesus Go to War?new
How my Christian faith overwhelmed my conscience and led me away from the military life.
Metro Spirit |
Michael Thames |
06-29-2007 |
War
The Politics of Pollutingnew
The Senate moves to greatly increase gas mileage in cars and trucks, but doesn't go far enough for California.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Dean Kuipers |
06-29-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Cleveland State Starts Classes Exclusively for Vetsnew
Unlike the government, the university is behaving as if it actually cares for war veterans.
Cleveland Scene |
Lisa Rab |
06-29-2007 |
War
Free Paul House, Urge Lawmakers and a Federal Judgenew
What will it take for Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen to pardon a death row inmate even the U.S. Supreme Court believes is innocent?
Nashville Scene |
Sarah Kelley |
06-29-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
No-Cause and Effectnew
Landlord allegedly evicts entire building.
The Portland Mercury |
Amy J. Ruiz |
06-28-2007 |
Housing & Development
Tags: housing & development
Portland's Thought Policenew
Man alleges arrest, intimidation over anti-cop poster.
The Portland Mercury |
Matt Davis |
06-28-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
The Lowdown on Depleted Uranium in Hawai'inew
The U.S. Army is now confronted with the remnants of depleted uranium at the site of at least one of its Hawai'i installations.
Honolulu Weekly |
Keith Bettinger |
06-28-2007 |
War
Tags: war & peace
Meltdown in Atlantanew
Seven months after Kathryn Johnston's shooting, Chief Richard Pennington feels the heat from angry cops.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
John Sugg |
06-28-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
On-air Hot Airnew
Only those who hate free and open debate oppose reincarnating the Fairness Doctrine.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
John Sugg |
06-28-2007 |
Media
Tags: media
Could Going Organic Save Iowa's Family Farms?
As traditional family farming is largely replaced by industrial farming, going organic stands as a possible way forward for small farmers.
Cityview |
Sean J. Miller |
06-28-2007 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
