AltWeeklies Wire
Sangamo BioSciences' Gene Therapy Monopolynew
What if scientists devised a strategy to tackle some of the world's most notorious diseases, but just one company held all the patents?
East Bay Express |
Kara Platoni |
03-01-2007 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
The Politics of Tobacconew
The Mississippi Legislature is split between loyalty to Gov. Haley Barbour -- and big tobacco -- and opinion polls showing overwhelming support for cigarette taxes.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
02-28-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Fee Flurrynew
A long and winding court case involving public-land charges gets even longer.
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
02-28-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Hood Threatens Insurance Companiesnew
Attorney General Jim Hood is grappling with insurance companies.
Jackson Free Press |
Adam Lynch |
02-28-2007 |
Disasters
Tags: disasters
Labor Law Loopholenew
Private business at the Presidio and other national parks may be exempt from all state and local labor laws, which are often more stringent than their federal counterparts.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Amanda Witherell |
02-28-2007 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
Will a Low-Income Financial Aid Program Open the Door?new
As tuition costs rise, fewer low- and middle-income families think they can afford college, so their children aren't even applying -- can a new program at the University of Virginia help change the course?
C-Ville Weekly |
Meg McEvoy |
02-28-2007 |
Education
Tags: Education
Can a Broken Criminal Justice System Be Fixed?new
Reforming New Orleans' system is not going to be easy, but everyone agrees the goal is worth whatever pain the fight for change brings.
Gambit |
Ariane Wiltse |
02-28-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Vocal Farmers Oppose National Animal I.D. Systemnew
Originally, the federal government announced that National Animal Identification System (NAIS) would be mandatory by 2009 -- but the USDA has turned their attention to the state level, and the national website now emphasizes that the program is "voluntary."
C-Ville Weekly |
Meg McEvoy |
02-28-2007 |
Animal Issues
Tags: animal issues
Roy Bourgeois of School of the Americas Watch Fights Backnew
The founder of SOA Watch says the organization is "out of the desert," and he's got a Congressional bill to prove it.
New Haven Advocate |
Hugh Elton |
02-27-2007 |
International
Tags: international
Will the Real Borat Please Stand Upnew
Kazakh ambassador Kanat B. Saudabayev dismisses myths about his country -- in a monotone.
New Haven Advocate |
Betsy Yagla |
02-27-2007 |
International
Tags: international
Police Brutality Records Are Released -- and Expensivenew
Colorado Springs police are forced to release results of internal investigation into brutality claim.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Michael de Yoanna |
02-27-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
How Green is Louisville's Fleet?new
The trend toward green fleets is strong in American cities big and small. -- how does Louisville measure up?
LEO Weekly |
Stephen George |
02-27-2007 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Barbara Gittings, 1932-2007new
Gay Americans, sexual minorities and all Americans who cherish liberty should pause in memoriam at the passing of gay civil rights pioneer Barbara Gittings, who recently died after a long battle with breast cancer.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Lewis Whittington |
02-27-2007 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
Big Pharma Controls Lansingnew
Michigan grants all the big drug companies total immunity from being sued if their products, say, just happen to kill you or make your baby daughter grow a beard, as long as their product is FDA-approved -- but that may soon change.
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
02-27-2007 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
Russo Versus the Peoplenew
Oakland's city attorney is going gangbusters to prevent citizens from voting on a major waterfront development.
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
02-26-2007 |
Housing & Development
Tags: housing & development
