AltWeeklies Wire
Between a Rock and a Soft Placenew
L.A. Times' coverage of Skid Row crackdown is early valentine to cops.
L.A. Weekly |
Marc Cooper |
02-02-2007 |
Media
Tags: media
NoPo's PoPonew
North Precinct closure: Is Sizer really pushing Potter's buttons?
The Portland Mercury |
Matt Davis |
02-02-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Fresh Air, Dead Airnew
WKNO's sale of its Dyersburg and Senatobia affiliates will create a void for public broadcasting in the Mid-South, but station officials say there's hope on the horizon.
The Memphis Flyer |
Richard Thompson |
02-02-2007 |
Media
Tags: media
Who'll Stop the War?new
As Iraq continues its descent into chaos, it's worth revisiting Vietnam myths that don't accurately address why and how that war ended.
Horror Gatewaynew
The hate crime that killed Cheryl Green may be part of a larger campaign, orchestrated out of the prisons.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Annette Stark |
02-02-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Simply Dread-Fullnew
A Rastafarian says cops targeted him because of his religious hairdo.
Montreal Mirror |
Patrick Lejtenyi |
02-02-2007 |
Civil Liberties
Tags: civil liberties
Stopping the Pressesnew
As the Plame case shows, far too many journalists in Washington are far too comfortable within the halls of Washington, putting the protection of dubious sources over being honest with the public they serve.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Editorial |
02-02-2007 |
Media
A Change in the Weathernew
Dennis Kucinich takes over the new House Government Reform and Oversight subcommittee, signaling changes in national drug policy.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Dean Kuipers |
02-02-2007 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Unfair Warningnew
The Forest Service's quiet plans to close campgrounds and other recreation sites on public lands has nationwide implications.
Missoula Independent |
John S. Adams |
02-01-2007 |
Policy Issues
Greased Outnew
Coffee shop owner says an address mix-up burned his business.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Alyssa Abkowitz |
02-01-2007 |
Housing & Development
Tags: housing & development
Perdue Pressures Fedsnew
PeachCare fund monies are needed by March to continue program.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
MAx Pizarro |
02-01-2007 |
Children & Families
Tags: children & families
Behind Health Bill Sponsorsnew
There's a strong connection between donations and legislation's supporters.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Max Pizarro |
02-01-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
2 Hours to L.A. -- Why Not?new
Instead of embracing high-speed rail as a key part of California's transit destiny, the governor seems to be orchestrating it's prolonged death.
Sacramento News & Review |
Melinda Welsh |
02-01-2007 |
Transportation
Tags: transportation
Who's Got the Inmate?new
Under budgetary pressure, Minnesota's prisons transfer costs -- and prisoners -- back to counties.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Beth Hawkins |
02-01-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
The Man vs. Moonnew
As a Bay Area Moonie preacher is sentenced, evidence implicates the church's supreme leader in a shark-poaching scheme.
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
02-01-2007 |
Religion
Tags: religion
