AltWeeklies Wire
Impasse Likely on Health-Care Plansnew
Efforts to alter health insurance in Wisconsin will likely go nowhere in the remaining part of the 2007-08 legislative session, only to become a source of further contention in the fall elections.
Tags: Health & Science
Code Pink Stinknew
A peace group demanded police protection the same day Miami cops buried one of their own.
Miami New Times |
Chuck Strouse |
01-28-2008 |
Commentary
Anarchists Stalk Democratic Conventionnew
On a walking tour of Denver, Unconventional Action makes plans for the Democratic National Convention.
Prosecutor Admits Possible Injustice in the 'Three-Strikes' Lawnew
Will anyone follow?
Seattle Weekly |
Nina Shapiro |
01-28-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
The White House Candidates in Your Neighborhoodnew
In Washington state, it's not just about the Clintons and Obamas of this campaign.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
01-28-2008 |
Politics
Record Breakingnew
With the music industry in disarray, some Colorado acts seek new ways to release their music.
'Creation's Dark' is 19 Songs' Worth of American Music Done Rightnew
The departure of a performer as strong as Jason Isbell, who went solo last year, would cripple most bands -- but not Drive-By Truckers.
The Story of Eric Frimpongnew
Was justice denied in the case of a UCSB soccer star convicted of rape?
Santa Barbara Independent |
Kim A. Seefeld |
01-28-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Know Your 2008 Presidential Candidatesnew
A policy cheat-sheet on the Democrats and Republicans running for president.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Adrian Castaneda |
01-28-2008 |
Politics
22,000 Songs and Nothing to Listen Tonew
One day, every song ever recorded will fit into your back pocket. But will you listen to any of them?
Seattle Weekly |
Karla Starr |
01-28-2008 |
Music
Hillary Clinton's Money Man in Floridanew
Chris Korge has raised millions for the Clintons. His past raises questions.
Miami New Times |
Francisco Alvarado |
01-28-2008 |
Politics
Patrolling South Texas for Illegal Immigrantsnew
Border Patrolman Jorge Diaz left Mexico at 12. For 20 years, he's trolled the South Texas brush for illegal compatriots.
Dallas Observer |
Megan Feldman |
01-28-2008 |
Immigration
DART Made a Billion-Dollar Goofnew
New train lines to cost $1 billion more than promised.
Dallas Observer |
Jim Schutze |
01-28-2008 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Washington Babblethonnew
A corrupt and ignorant Congress pontificates on steroids.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Dave Zirin |
01-28-2008 |
Sports
Tags: steroids, sports & fitness
The Problem With Student Loansnew
The current system serves lenders, not the public interest.
Tags: Education
