AltWeeklies Wire
Why Did Gawker Refuse to Run John Cook's Article on Scientology?new
Why didn't Gawker want a big, exclusive and original story, especially in light of its admitted struggles with a new redesign and stated thirst for unique and scandalous features?
The Village Voice |
Joe Coscarelli |
03-01-2011 |
Media
History of the Rex Bulletinnew
In the mid-1870s, newspaper coverage of the Carnival season began to augment descriptions of the pageants with small, black-and-white engravings of the float designs. The evolution of these printed images magically paralleled the increasing grandeur of their subjects, and in 1882, the first "broadside" sheets appeared.
Tags: Mardi Gras, Rex Bulletin
Jail-Job Program: Nowhere To Gonew
As more people enter jail without jobs, the county sees a once-promising revenue stream weaken.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Chet Hardin |
02-28-2011 |
Policy Issues
Tags: Work-Release Program
Groups urge U.S. Department of Homeland Security to end new prison contract with GEOnew
Over a dozen Texas civil and immigrant rights groups this week sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano protesting the new privately-run immigration detention center slated for construction in Karnes County, Texas.
San Antonio Current |
Michael Barajas |
02-28-2011 |
Immigration
Sun Blocknew
Unlike in other states, Colorado Springs Utilities and similar suppliers reduce their solar cell rebates.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
02-28-2011 |
Policy Issues
Van Jones: Energy starnew
"I think the more we recognize that everything that's good for the environment is a job, the more people will be interested."
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bill Forman |
02-28-2011 |
Environment
Tags: Van Jones, Green Collar Economy
City Limitsnew
Steve Kozachik vs. Frank Antenori; Russell Pearce vs. undocumented workers; state vs. feds
Tucson Weekly |
Jim Nintzel |
02-28-2011 |
Immigration
Democracy Comes Home to Wisconsinnew
Starting with about 10,000 workers and their supporters at the beginning of the week, numbers swelled to nearly 40,000 by Feb. 18, the largest protests in the state since the Vietnam War era.
Random Lengths News |
Paul Rosenberg |
02-25-2011 |
Business & Labor
Life Begins at Sixteennew
For a teen’s impulsive, unthinkable act, Cyntoia Brown got an adult’s life sentence. Was justice served?
Nashville Scene |
Brantley Hargrove |
02-24-2011 |
Crime & Justice
The Elephant in the Womb: Planned Parenthood Attackednew
Ideological strike on women’s health care to further cripple Texas' budget.
San Antonio Current |
Michael Barajas |
02-24-2011 |
The War on Women
Watching the Weed Watchmennew
As the marijuana testing industry grows, the Alliance for Cannabis Science, a new nonprofit, plans to offer private auditing of pot labs.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
02-24-2011 |
Drugs
What's Next for Egypt's Revolution?new
It's unclear if the existing political parties and organizations can answer the calls of the movement—jobs, free expression and government transparency.
INDY Week |
Joe Schwartz |
02-24-2011 |
International
The New Blacknew
A young generation of leadership cools the flames of its fiery forefathers,
Cleveland Scene |
Anastasia Pantsios |
02-24-2011 |
Race & Class
Jailhouse Bluesnew
Thinking about a life of crime? Don't get caught in East Cleveland.
Cleveland Scene |
Kyle Swenson |
02-24-2011 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: East Cleveland, Gerald Strothers
Safeguarding Citizens' Rights Should Be Easynew
Atlanta Police Department should review recruiting standards, training.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Ken Allen |
02-24-2011 |
Policy Issues
Tags: APD, Atlanta Police Department
