AltWeeklies Wire
Big Media's Big Giftnew
How the FCC is helping media fat cats get more power over what you know.
New Haven Advocate |
Evan Brown |
11-27-2007 |
Media
Quiznos Has A Full Platenew
The sandwich chain is improving, but some franchisees are still hungry for change.
Westword |
Jessica Centers |
11-26-2007 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
Liberty City Seven Trial Travestynew
The case against Miami "terrorists" is mired in greed and falsehoods.
Miami New Times |
Bob Norman |
11-26-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Portland Cyclists Demand Solutions for Safer Streetsnew
Three high-profile collisions have galvanized Portland's non-motorized road users in an unprecedented way.
The Portland Mercury |
Amy J. Ruiz |
11-26-2007 |
Transportation
Tags: transportation
No Right to Remain Silent in Canadanew
Supreme Court gives cops the power to ignore your right to keep your mouth shut.
NOW Magazine |
Alan Young |
11-26-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Alt.Health: Calming Anal Volcanosnew
Everybody farts. Ain't no thing. It's fun -- as long as you’re by yourself, that is.
NOW Magazine |
Elizabeth Bromstein |
11-26-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
We Can't Call Ourselves Peacekeepers if We Reject Soldiers of Peacenew
The Supreme Court of Canada has recently refused to hear refugee appeals from two brave American warriors, Jeremy Hinzman and Brandon Hughey, two of dozens of gutsy soldiers who have headed here rather than follow orders to attack Iraq.
NOW Magazine |
Michael Hollett |
11-26-2007 |
War
Books on Tape -- All 27 of 'Emnew
JoBe Cerny's audio re-creation of the New Testament, titled The Word of Promise, is expected to set record sales for an audiobook largely because of its A-list cast. Once Jim Caviezel got on board as Jesus, lots of actors wanted in. Terence Stamp plays God. Marisa Tomei is Mary Magdalene.
Chicago Reader |
Mike Sula |
11-26-2007 |
Religion
Tags: religion
California's Healthcare Reform is on a Gurneynew
Despite renewed budget problems, massive reform to cover uninsured Californians is on the table yet again with Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez's new plan.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Greg Katz |
11-26-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Nuke to the Futurenew
The portable nuclear reactor takes on the energy crisis.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
11-26-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment
WIC Thwarts Natural Womennew
Organic groceries will be cut from the shopping lists of Montana mothers who rely on food packages from the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program starting Dec. 1.
Missoula Independent |
Staff |
11-26-2007 |
Economy
Tags: Economic Issues
Journalists' Ritesnew
What could keep a reporter on the righteous path in these dismal times?
Chicago Reader |
Michael Miner |
11-26-2007 |
Media
Tags: media
The Poisoned Pen of Fort Lyon Prisonnew
Bought by the state for a dollar, Fort Lyon is rich in history, asbestos, sick inmates -- and trouble.
Westword |
Alan Prendergast |
11-21-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
National Press Corps Gets DNC Party Previewnew
Media members planning to cover the Democratic convention have big questions for Howard Dean and his crew. Like, what about the food?
Tags: 2008 presidential election, media
Welcome Aboard Blackwater Airlinesnew
After a deadly crash, one Washington family tries to bring the notorious military contractor to account.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
11-21-2007 |
War
Tags: Blackwater, war & peace
