News: Inner-City Resurrections
Jymi Bolden Children's dreams and hopes are the stuff of Jonathan Kozol's career; to find them, he listens. Stephen comes to school 38 years ago badly beaten, and Jonathan Kozol befriends him. Stephen is 8 years old, in the fourth grade and weighs 60 pounds. He's a fine artist, in Kozol's estimation, someone who…
The Un-Endorsements
Politicians and lobbyists inundate me with lies, half-truths and painfully bad commercials. Shouldn't I get to say why I won't be relinquishing to them my precious vote? Voting, and deciding for whom and what to vote, is emotional. A physical change comes over me. Yeah, I take voting seriously. More importantly, voting is like a…
News: The Doctor and the Scold
David Sorcher Dr. Jean Siebenaler (left) debates Phil Heimlich (right). It was inevitable that Phil Heimlich would try to paint Dr. Jean Siebenaler as a liberal threat to Hamilton County's morals; the only surprise is he waited this long. The issue comes up when Siebenaler talks about the flight of young adults from Greater…
Drug Law Reform: Should the Ohio Constitution be amended to mandate treatment for certain drug offenders?
Brendon Cull Communication Director, Hamilton County Young Democrats Ohio Issue 1 — the proposal to change the Ohio Constitution and mandate drug treatment for offenders — is not right for Ohio now, or anytime soon. Today, if a drug offender is caught, there are many options for judges and juries in sentencing. If Issue 1…
Cover Story: Dismantling the Fear Factory
Fear is a powerful emotion. It often protects us from dangerous situations, but just as often it holds us back from trying something new. Fear is also a powerful weapon in politics, particularly when used as a scare tactic. Back in 1993, when Issue 3 was on the city ballot, anti-gay organizers successfully scared African-American…
New Found Glory
New Found Glory Holding the torch passed down from such Pop/Punk powerhouses as Blink 182 and Sum 41 are the new darlings of the genre, New Found Glory. Formed somewhere in Florida in 1997, these five Punk rockers are riding the roller coaster of newfound success. With their latest album, Sticks and Stones (released…
106-8 E. Eighth St., Covington
Doug Trapp Address: 106-8 E. Eighth St., Covington Owner: Les Whitling Reporting Service Value: $60,000 Year Built: Unknown Comments: How could a defunct court reporting company still own a building? On the surface, that seems to be the case with this white, boarded-up three-story structure just off Scott Street in Covington. But the records…
Out on the Town
Edited by Brandon Brady Fantasy Material Let's admit that Sweetest Day is Hallmark's version of an autumn Valentine's Day, or at least it's an attempt to stimulate greeting card sales. I say there's always room for more love and affection in this world even if the retailers drive it; however, the floral delivery truck never…
Is the Bluegrass Greener on the Other Side?
Who benefits from the hundreds of millions in federal spending that U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell likes to say he's brought Kentucky? Tobacco farmers have gotten more than $700 million in assistance since 1999, according to McConnell. He also touts his record of bringing millions of dollars to Kentucky for military bases, colleges and law enforcement…
Locals Only: : Bottom Line
Bottom Line It's been a good year for Bottom Line. During 2002, the band has returned to the road — where they spent the summer of 2001, including a date on every Pop Punker's wet dream, the Vans Warped Tour — with a successful East Coast jaunt, followed by a another Warped Tour stint…
