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Confessions of a Revenge Pornographernew
Revenge porn has become a legal grey area. In the past, victims have sued websites over copyright infringement or privacy. But proprietors of revenge porn websites like Texxxan.com fall under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which provides that websites aren't liable for user-submitted content.
San Antonio Current |
Michael Barajas |
01-30-2013 |
Crime & Justice
Vital signs: Taking Buncombe County’s pulsenew
In less than 10 minutes, a doctor or nurse can get a read on a patient’s overall health and well-being just by checking a few key indicators: pulse, blood pressure, temperature and respiration rate. But how do you assess an entire community’s vital signs? And if you don’t, how will you know what the biggest problems are and how best to allocate scarce resources? This story provides a checkup on Buncombe County and how health is a community issue.
Mountain Xpress |
Caitlin Byrd |
01-30-2013 |
Health
Philanthropy is Evil
Bloomberg's billion-dollar gift to a school that doesn't need a penny illustrates the inherent absurdity of capitalism: aggregating so much wealth and power in the hands of a few individuals. It's obscene and morally reprehensible to allow a disproportional share of resources to fall under the control of the arbitrary whims of a few quirky rich dudes.
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
01-29-2013 |
Policy Issues
Shirt Shriftnew
Employee alleges he was fired for wearing a T-shirt supporting same-sex marriage.
Nashville Scene |
Adam Gold |
01-24-2013 |
Civil Liberties
Not America's Sweetheartsnew
In silent movies, Mary Pickford was angelic — her Southern California admirers aren’t. Elizabeth and Thomas Coldicutt, helped by San Diegans, allegedly set up shell companies to lure investors.
San Diego Reader |
Don Bauder |
01-23-2013 |
Crime & Justice
Murder City: Police stats show 2012 had more kills in San Antonionew
Nationally, homicides have continued to decrease steadily since about 2005. According to FBI stats and previous media reports, San Antonio's murder rate appears to have peaked in the mid-1990s
San Antonio Current |
Michael Barajas |
01-23-2013 |
Crime & Justice
LGBT Liaison in Julian Castro's cornernew
When the Human Rights Campaign released its 2012 Municipal Equality Index, San Antonio scored a 48 out of 100, compared to Austin's and Dallas' scores of 91 and 76, respectively.
San Antonio Current |
Michael Barajas |
01-23-2013 |
LGBT
Tags: Julián Castro
Short on Electricitynew
Texas gets a clear warning of power problems by summer.
Fort Worth Weekly |
Gayle Reaves |
01-23-2013 |
Energy
Buying Americannew
The U.S. marijuana business is so sophisticated that there’s even a college for pot growers.
Fort Worth Weekly |
Jeff Prince |
01-23-2013 |
Drugs
Tags: Oaksterdam University
Why Hyperlocal Websites Like New Raleigh Can't Make Money Onlinenew
Three years ago, media analysts were calling community-driven websites the trend to watch. But like most hyperlocal news sites, New Raleigh never found a way to translate its influence and readership into profit.
Tags: New Raleigh
A School Dividednew
The self-segregation of a Marin County school district.
North Bay Bohemian |
Rachel Dovey |
01-23-2013 |
Race & Class
Fowl Playnew
Have chickens driven Eldorado clucking crazy?
Santa Fe Reporter |
Joey Peters |
01-23-2013 |
Animal Issues
Kicked Out For Coming Outnew
Zebra Coalition gives homeless LGBTQ kids a helping hand.
Orlando Weekly |
Katherine Ramirez Massey |
01-23-2013 |
LGBT
Teachers Financing Gunsnew
The California state teachers' retirement system is attempting to divest itself from a company that finances the manufacture of assault weapons like the one used at Sandy Hook Elementary School. But even if it does, it still won't be out of the gun business.
East Bay Express |
Darwin BondGraham |
01-22-2013 |
Policy Issues
Race-Baiting in Richmond, Calif.new
How Big Business used race to drive a wedge through Richmond's progressive community — and why you should be concerned about it.
East Bay Express |
Wendi Jonassen |
01-22-2013 |
Race & Class
