AltWeeklies Wire
How I Stopped Worrying & Learned to Love Obamanew
He has the potential to be not just a good president, but a transformative one. And how often do you get a chance to cast a vote for someone like that?
Philadelphia City Paper |
David Faris |
01-22-2008 |
Commentary
Forewarnednew
The Swayback's new platter, Long Gone Lads, has all the makings of a career-defining record.
Westword |
Dave Herrera |
01-22-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Long Gone Lads, The Swayback
Lupe Fiasco’s Exit Stategynew
With just two albums under his belt, this acclaimed Chi-town rapper is talking about retiring.
Westword |
Michael Roberts |
01-22-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Lupe Fiasco, The Cool
iPod Backlashnew

And the hidden costs of your portable security blanket.
Seattle Weekly |
Karla Starr |
01-22-2008 |
Music
Blame the Demsnew
In Michigan, our ability to vote was sacrificed so that the local party bosses could prove a point.
Metro Times |
Jack Lessenberry |
01-22-2008 |
Commentary
Detroit, Foreclosednew
Housing crisis hits the hood hard.
Metro Times |
Larry Gabriel |
01-22-2008 |
Housing & Development
Tags: housing & development
Sharon Keller is Texas' Judge Dreadnew
When Sharon Keller turned off the clock on a Death Row inmate's last-gasp appeal, she became the most vilified judge in Texas.
Dallas Observer |
Matt Pulle |
01-22-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Share and Share a Bikenew
The Bicycle Coalition is trying to bring a bike share to Philly. Not everyone's on board.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Sam Tremble |
01-22-2008 |
Transportation
Tags: transportation
Graphic Detailsnew
Marjane Satrapi traces the development of Persepolis from comic book to movie.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Sam Adams |
01-22-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Rashied Ali is Still Out Therenew
The interstellar jazz legend makes space for the next generation.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Shaun Brady |
01-22-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Rashied Ali
Is This Muslim Republican Mr. Right or the Big Cheese?new
Ali Hasan is young, rich and brash, and plans to follow in his parents' political footsteps -- cowboy boots and all.
The Auto Industry's Green Horizonsnew
If this year's big North American International Auto Show had to be summed up in just one word, that word might be schizophrenic. But that doesn't quite get it. If the auto doctor practiced psychiatry, chances are good he'd diagnose this patient as having multiple personality disorder.
Metro Times |
Curt Guyette |
01-22-2008 |
Transportation
Tags: transportation
Snub Gays, Buy Microsoft?new
Rev. Ken Hutcherson is urging his anti-homosexual followers to buy up stock to theoretically gain some control and reverse the company's support for gay-rights measures in the state.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
01-22-2008 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
Tony Romo and the Cowboys Piss Away a Super Opportunitynew
Romo is now defined by two playoff defeats: the Seattle slip and the Jessica jinx.
Dallas Observer |
Richie Whitt |
01-22-2008 |
Sports
Tags: sports & fitness
Jam Anyone's Cell Phonenew
That turd talking while driving deserves it!
Miami New Times |
Michael J. Mooney |
01-22-2008 |
Tech
Tags: computers & technology