AltWeeklies Wire
Artists Foundation Takes On the New Health Insurance Lawsnew
The task force that oversees Massachusetts' new health insurance mandate gives the self-employed the shaft.
Dig Boston |
Lissa Harris |
06-06-2007 |
Economy
Tags: Economic Issues
Bohemian Breaks for New Orleans?new
A set of "cultural economy" tax credits could help the city realize a number of its development goals, from arts and architecture to entertainment and culinary delights.
Gambit |
Jeremy Alford |
06-06-2007 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Portland Still Wants to Legalize Itnew
A new marijuana initiative comes a year after another ballot proposal failed.
Willamette Week |
Jake Thomas |
06-06-2007 |
Drugs
Tags: Drugs
Two Tales of Strip Citynew
How two strippers made their way into Portland's ubiquitous strip clubs.
Willamette Week |
Elizabeth Armstrong Moore |
06-06-2007 |
Sex
Cab It Forwardnew
Green Cab leads a push to make San Francisco's taxis more environmentally friendly.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Rachel Stern |
06-06-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Guilty Verdict Clouds Pot Picturenew
Marijuana activist Ed Rosenthal fears his conviction will be used to punish other growers and users.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Sarah Acker |
06-06-2007 |
Drugs
Tags: Drugs
The New Frontier of Coastal Restorationnew
If Louisiana would invest in higher education programs in coastal restoration, it could be at the forefront of a fledgling industry that could rival the oil boom.
Tags: Education
The SPCA's Pet Projectsnew
Can San Francisco's Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals overcome recent setbacks and regain its position as a leader in the national no-kill movement?
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
G.W. Schulz |
06-06-2007 |
Animal Issues
Tags: animal issues
Invasion of the Bay Snatchersnew
Scientists battle aquatic invaders that quash biodiversity and threaten California's coffers.
East Bay Express |
Eric Simons |
06-06-2007 |
Animal Issues
Tags: animal issues
Virginia's Dumb Driversnew
Virginia scores low on national driving test; Idaho shames the nation.
C-Ville Weekly |
Kyle Daly |
06-06-2007 |
Transportation
Tags: transportation
The Human Toll: Where Immigrants Go to Dienew
As border security tightens, South Texas becomes a graveyard for the weak and the unlucky.
The Texas Observer |
Mary Jo McConahay |
06-06-2007 |
Immigration
Hail To the Cabbienew
Swapping stories with cabbies reveals a difficult, dangerous profession.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Michael de Yoanna |
06-05-2007 |
Transportation
Tags: transportation
Animal Rights Activist Gets Sued, Shynew
Maybe Nicolas Atwood is so bashful now because he can't control his most recent media exposure: The New York Stock Exchange is suing him.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Kelly Cramer |
06-05-2007 |
Animal Issues
Tags: animal issues
How Not to Commit Suicidenew
This unlucky man wanted to die quietly but landed in prison after an explosion.
OC Weekly |
R. Scott Moxley |
06-05-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Border Fence May Destroy Wildlife Habitatnew
U.S. Fish and Wildlife services spent $80 million to reclaim wildlife habitat in South Texas -- now Homeland Security is ready to wipe that out.
Houston Press |
Margaret Downing |
06-05-2007 |
Environment
