AltWeeklies Wire
Two Steps Forward in Libbynew
The EPA finally admits that a disputed report on the EPA's asbestos cleanup in Libby exists, but the agency still refuses to release it.
Missoula Independent |
Paul Peters |
10-20-2006 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Green Alertnew
A string of recent prosecutions has raised questions about the use of anti-terrorism tactics including warrantless wiretapping in the prosecution of domestic eco-saboteurs.
The Source Weekly |
Chris Barker |
10-19-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
The Sins of the World
Hippies, scientists and tree-hugging riff-raff, meet evangelical America, your new ally in the fight for Mother Earth.
The Inlander |
Luke Baumgarten |
10-19-2006 |
Religion
One Fight Left for the Poornew
It's the Portland Development Commission vs. the city, Again.
The Portland Mercury |
Scott Moore |
10-19-2006 |
Housing & Development
Tags: housing & development
Stand Upnew
A new ordinance shoves Portland's homeless aside.
The Portland Mercury |
Matt Davis |
10-19-2006 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Off the Hooknew
Multnomah County Grand Jury Clears Cops in James Chasse Jr. Death
The Portland Mercury |
Matt Davis, Amy Jenniges and Scott Moore |
10-19-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Pottering Aroundnew
Portland's mayor may delay a racial profiling commission.
The Portland Mercury |
Matt Davis |
10-19-2006 |
Race & Class
Tags: race relations
Lucky Number Sevennew
When the Dickerson kids needed a second chance, Doris Chambers was there.
Illinois Times |
Dusty Rhodes |
10-19-2006 |
Children & Families
Tags: children & families
Plane Truthnew
Air Mobility Command contracts with private
air-cargo companies to ship munitions.
Illinois Times |
C.D. Stelzer |
10-19-2006 |
War
Tags: war & peace
Systemic Failurenew
The biggest problem at the Springfield Police Department is a lack of openness and accountability.
Illinois Times |
Roland Klose |
10-19-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Book Dropnew
The state wants to sell Seattle's library for the blind and move it to Olympia. That could reap big profits but lose volunteers.
Seattle Weekly |
Tony Hopfinger |
10-19-2006 |
Education
Tags: Education
Jack-Potnew
Federal law lets the cops pocket anything seized in a drug bust, but when Jane Gerth found a half-million dollars in drug money in Okanogan woods, the rules got more complicated.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
10-19-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Hazard Lightsnew
Moped and scooter jockeys say getting run off the road is nothing unusual.
Seattle Weekly |
Brian Miller |
10-19-2006 |
Transportation
Tags: transportation
Body Politicsnew
In Oklahoma last week, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove railed against giving suspected terrorists the right to a trial or appeal -- an OU professor says that's what happens to those who aren't white.
Oklahoma Gazette |
Ben Fenwick |
10-19-2006 |
Civil Liberties
Tags: civil liberties
Making Jesus Realnew
We talk with "radical" Christian Bishop Joseph Spong.
Jackson Free Press |
Natalie A. Collier |
10-19-2006 |
Religion
Tags: religion
