Commentary
Rachel's Rant Worth A Response
Dear Editor: Rachel Birdsell’s rants are usually not worth a response; but with her July 18 piece she has provided me with an opportunity to say something that I’ve wanted
Wildlife Rehabilitation Superheroes
By Amanda Bancroft Ever fantasize about what it would be like to don a cape and become a superhero with special powers that you could use to save the world
Government Programs: Another Form Of Corporate Bailout
“Often we blame the poor for their use of these safety nets, but how can we allow corporations to pay individuals a wage inconsistent with the reality of today’s economy
Ripples Field Trips
By Amanda Bancroft Since the beginning of Ripples in the fall of 2011, we have made over 20 site visits to places where sustainability is a way of life. From
Equality Clarification
To the Editor, After reading the article in the July 4 edition of The Free Weekly, it came to my attention that there was a misconception that could be misinterpreted
We’re Not Gonna Take It
“We, the women of the United States and the men who aren’t frightened by what we carry twixt our legs, do hereby declare that we are completely, 100 percent fed
Water Independence: Catchment Systems
By Amanda Bancroft Water catchment, or rainwater harvesting, is not just for the vegetables. It’s also for drinking, cooking, cleaning, watering farm animals and even preventing urinary tract infections in
Hey, Hey Paula
By Rachel Birdsell Oh, Paula Deen. Bless your buttery little heart. You are getting dropped faster than a hot, flaky biscuit. The Food Network doesn’t want you, nor does Wal-Mart,
Crossing ‘The Pond’ with Colum McCann
If you read and liked Colum McCann’s Let the Great World Spin then settle back for another treat. Transatlantic: A Novel has hit the new book shelf. World War I
That’s Backwards
“While it pains me to tell you of all the horrible things that will happen when Mercury is in bitch mode, I feel it’s my duty. You might want to