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Sleeping Sicknessnew

Sexually transmitted infections take a leap, and public health officials can do little about it.

Colorado Springs Independent | Pam Zubeck | 01-31-2011 | Science

Tags: STD

Think and Grow Richnew

New effort urges all of us to spend money locally, and promises desperately needed jobs will follow.

Colorado Springs Independent | Pam Zubeck | 01-31-2011 | Economy

Tags: We Think Local, Mike Kazmierski

What's Green on Oregon's Legislative Agenda?new

When not deciding really important things like whether border collies are more symbolic of Oregon than Labradors, Oregon’s Legislature will be voting on issues that affect not only the economy, jobs and whose dog is the coolest but the environment as well.

Eugene Weekly | Camilla Mortensen | 01-31-2011 | Environment

Tags: Oregon, Sierra Club

Planned Personhoodnew

The pro-life movement’s newest attack on reproductive rights raises its profile in Florida.

Orlando Weekly | Billy Manes | 01-31-2011 | Policy Issues

Tags: Abortion, Pro-Choice, Right to Life, Reproductive Issues

San Francisco Pot Club Ban Stems From Typonew

Plus, DEA says it hasn't changed marijuana enforcement.

East Bay Express | David Downs | 01-28-2011 | Drugs

Tags: DEA, Prop 19

Fallen Angelnew

A North Canton soldier was found dead in Iraq. How she died depends on whom you ask.

Cleveland Scene | John Lasker | 01-26-2011 | War

Tags: Iraq, Annie Dryden, Marine Corps

Hotseat: Dwight Holtonnew

Oregon's U.S. Attorney on why Portland should rejoin the Joint Terrorism Task Force.

Willamette Week | Mark Zusman, Nigel Jaquiss, Henry Stern | 01-26-2011 | Civil Liberties

Tags: Joint Terrorism Task Force, JTTF

'Anchor Babies' Are a Mythnew

This soon-to-be-deported family proves that "anchor babies" are a myth.

The Pitch | Nadia Pflaum | 01-26-2011 | Immigration

Tags: Deportation, Anchor Baby, Rigoberto Damian Calderon

Alberta Moms Organizing For Breast Milk Banknew

Human milk banking would help ensure health of preemies and babies with sick mothers.

SEE Magazine | Angela Brunschot | 01-21-2011 | Children & Families

Tags: Parenting, Breast Milk

Unbalancednew

Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer's response to Jared Loughner? Slash services from an already beleaguered mental-health system.

Phoenix New Times | Paul Rubin and Amy Silverman | 01-21-2011 | Policy Issues

Tags: Mental Health, Jan Brewer, Gabrielle Giffords, Jared Loughner

Up In Smokenew

DEA's pending ban on synthetic marijuana hasn't slowed Spice sales.

San Antonio Current | Drew Stone | 01-20-2011 | Drugs

Tags: Synthetic Marijuana, Spice

Eager for Beavernew

Is it time to help Oregon’s state animal dam the wild?

Eugene Weekly | Shannon Finnell | 01-20-2011 | Environment

Tags: Restoration, Beaver

Your Place or Mine?new

As the EPA mulls more cleanup in North Idaho, residents say the agency has worn out its welcome. With lead levels under control, the area has an eye on tourism to bolster its stagnant economy.

Boise Weekly | Zach Hagadone | 01-20-2011 | Environment

Tags: EPA, Mining