AltWeeklies Wire
On the Migrant Trailnew
One night on a week-long, 75-mile walk to raise awareness of border-crosser deaths.
Tucson Weekly |
Margaret Regan |
06-07-2007 |
Immigration
Alleged BMF Member Faces Murder Chargesnew
Indictment comes amid flurry of activity in several investigations into the Black Mafia Family.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mara Shalhoup |
06-07-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Movin' On Downnew
As the poor head for the burbs, what does it mean for Atlanta?
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
John Sugg |
06-07-2007 |
Economy
Tags: Economic Issues
Day 5: Profile of a Klansmannew
The prosecution's star witness took the stand in the federal kidnapping and conspiracy trial of James Ford Seale on Tuesday.
Jackson Free Press |
Matt Saldaña |
06-07-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Girls Shackled, Abusednew
Staff at the Columbia Training School for troubled girls allegedly shackled eight girls, some for more than a week -- will this mean that Columbia, which is already under a federal consent decree, must finally close?
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson |
06-07-2007 |
Children & Families
Tags: children & families
Fighting for Your Right to Trademark Dirty Wordsnew
When Cybernet tried to trademark "fuckingmachines" (as in fuckingmachines.com), its request was denied because the patent office believes the word "fuck" is "scandalous" -- now the company is fighting the ruling in court, saying it is unconstitutional.
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffrey C. Billman |
06-07-2007 |
Civil Liberties
Tags: civil liberties
New Law Cracks Down on Used CD Salesnew
Mandatory fingerprinting, holding periods and detailed filing systems are now required by Florida law for all stores dealing in secondhand products, including CD stores, leading some to cry foul.
Orlando Weekly |
Billy Manes |
06-07-2007 |
Economy
Tags: Economic Issues
Cities Fight Bill to Limit Broadbandnew
The North Carolina legislature is considering a bill that would severely restrict the ability of local governments to provide broadband internet access -- everything from municipal wi-fi to wiring rural areas could be affected.
INDY Week |
Fiona Morgan |
06-07-2007 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
CBS Silences General Dissentnew
CBS News has reached a new low when it censors even a pro-war Republican retired general merely for criticizing the president.
New York Press |
Amy Goodman |
06-07-2007 |
Media
Why Hasn't Car Sharing Hit Sacramento?new
Car-sharing works in San Francisco, but the state capital has yet to get a similar project on the road.
Sacramento News & Review |
Sena Christian |
06-07-2007 |
Transportation
Tags: transportation
Trainhopping: Stupid, Illegal, Dangerous and as Addictive as Cracknew
I can't wait to do it again.
Sacramento News & Review |
David Puketza |
06-07-2007 |
Transportation
Tags: transportation
Struggling to Give a Son With Rare Genetic Disorder a 'Normal Life'new
Despite being in diagnostic limbo and not fully covered by insurance, 6-year-old Hunter Cavanaugh smiles and plays like most boys his age.
New York Press |
Joe Pompeo |
06-07-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Larry Mazzola Is Slipperynew
The union boss has once more escaped punishment for funds diversion.
SF Weekly |
Matt Smith |
06-06-2007 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
Pot Activists Hate the Traitorsnew
This spring, as the second federal trial against pot guru Ed Rosenthal approached, medical marijuana activists went on a bullying campaign to keep witnesses from testifying against Rosenthal by whatever means necessary.
Tags: Drugs
Burnt Chefsnew
Former admissions representatives at the California Culinary Academy say they preyed on students' dreams of becoming celebrity chefs and glossed over the painful economic realities of the industry.
Tags: Education
