AltWeeklies Wire
Feds Won't Block Alt-Weeklies Mergernew
The way is clear for Village Voice Media and New Times to combine into a 17-paper chain of weeklies.
Seattle Weekly |
Chuck Taylor |
11-28-2005 |
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Trial and Terrornew
The Islamic Society of Boston claims a media conspiracy unfairly linked them to terrorists in an effort to halt plans for a new mosque in Roxbury.
Boston Phoenix |
Mark Jurkowitz |
11-18-2005 |
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Behind Enemy Linesnew
Amateur filmmaker Mike Shiley uncovers a real Iraq, without media spin.
Missoula Independent |
Skylar Browning |
11-17-2005 |
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Social Studies: "Mike in Five," "Story Time," "The N-Word"new
AltWeeklies Award - Column
Baltimore City Paper |
Vincent Williams |
11-16-2005 |
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Strengthening the Shieldnew
Washington state Attorney General Rob McKenna stands up for journalism with a proposed shield law that would be as strong as any in the country.
Seattle Weekly |
Nina Shapiro |
11-16-2005 |
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A Prosecutor Tough on Some Crimes Steps Into the Limelightnew
In his national television debut, Jackson County, Kansas, Prosecutor Mike Sanders doesn't look half-bad, but his decision to appear on Dr. Phil draws fire from his critics.
The Pitch |
Kendrick Blackwood |
11-16-2005 |
Crime & Justice
Ohio's Mainstream Papers Lost Their Spine in Opposing Election Reformnew
An editor copes with alternating feelings of disappointment and faith in the citizens of Ohio, while trying to avoid a total meltdown in disgust at the state's mainstream media.
The Athens NEWS |
Terry Smith |
11-14-2005 |
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Tech Disconnectnew
San Francisco's Mayor Gavin Newsom looks to secretive, for-profit corporations to deliver his populist promise of free wireless Internet for all.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Camille T. Taiara and Matthew Hirsch |
11-09-2005 |
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Blowin' in the Windnew
Gannett-owned Clarion Ledger continues to back President Bush and other elected officials, despite admitting large shortcomings, including illegal or dishonest actions.
Jackson Free Press |
Editorial Staff |
11-03-2005 |
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"Crackpot Crackdown"new
AltWeeklies Award - Drugs Reporting
Austin Chronicle |
Jordan Smith |
10-27-2005 |
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Damned If We Don'tnew
Donna Ladd takes on a little ditty written by Shaila Dewan in The New York Times that belittled Southerners who are trying to confront their past.
Jackson Free Press |
Donna Ladd |
10-27-2005 |
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Losing a 'Voice'new
Here's why regulators should block the merger of the nation's two largest alternative weekly chains, Village Voice Media and New Times.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Tim Redmond |
10-26-2005 |
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Smurf Filmsnew
If UNICEF can use the Smurfs to warn people about war, there’s no reason you can’t use other cartoons to warn them about other evils.
Dig Boston |
Chris Haire |
10-26-2005 |
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Alternate Realitiesnew
The matriarch alternative weekly of Seattle and the patriarch of Phoenix meet again.
Seattle Weekly |
Knute Berger |
10-26-2005 |
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Alt-Weeklies' Ownership in Fluxnew
It's official: Seattle Weekly parent Village Voice Media and the New Times chain of urban weeklies propose to merge.
Seattle Weekly |
Chuck Taylor |
10-24-2005 |
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