Monday, May 20, 2013
- Issue Archive for
- Jan 13-19, 2000
- Vol. 8, No. 2
- The buzz at the statehouse
News
Our Gang
El Paso County's legislative delegation is a baker's dozen of wacky Republicans
Group pushes for halt to new prisons
Standing next to a stark, black-and-white chart showing the number of prisoners behind bars in Colorado, activist Christie Donner rattles off statistics that she says support her call for a moratorium on new prison construction in the state.
Owens accused of duping the public
The governor has made elimination of tenure one of the 14 provisions in his recently unveiled and largely-raised education reform package.
Columns
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Public Eye
JonBenet has become a cottage industry all its own, as witnessed in the February issue of "Brills Content"; and the Associated Press reported this week on a legislative bill being introduced that would change the way Colorados Lt. Governor is chosen.
Steven Raher
Steven Raher is hard to pin down, as he is usually running all over town maximizing his contributions to society. We spoke with him about Epimethian Press, a books-for-prisoners project modeled after other programs in the country.
Y2K, Redux
I didnt write much about the dreaded Y2K computer bug last year. Frankly, I didnt know what to make of it, other than sheer disgust at the shortsightedness of our hallowed computer industry.
Thinking in Thousands
Dates with so many zeros prompt reflections about milestones in time.
American women have a long way to go
It has been eight years since the "Year of the Woman" nearly doubled the number of women in Congress. But it has been slim pickings ever since.
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Domestic Bliss
I live down the alley from an elementary school, and on the rare days when I'm at home and school is in session, I can sometimes hear the sing-song rhythm of little girls playing hand-slapping games.
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Letters
Readers of the CS Independent talk back to the editor.
IQ: Legislature 2000
Every week, the Independent takes to the streets, in search of your opinion on the latest, breaking news.
Open House
The Legislature is in session. Five simple words, and what terrors they evoke!
Food & Drink
Big City Food With a Small-town Feel
Theres yet another reason to pity the 9-to-5ers who dont work downtown: They cant walk over to 3 Doors Down for a convenient and surprisingly good lunch.
Music
The Playlist
CD reviews of Tom Taylors "The Crossing," Stephen Scotts "New Music for Bowed Piano," Dave Matthews Bands "Listener Supported," and The Deads "So Many Roads."
Playing Around: Debbie Davies
Debbie Davies plays blues-guitar like a man.
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Playing Around Listings
Where to find live music in Colorado Springs.
Film
Under a Spell
Reviews of "Snow falling on Cedars", "Cider House Rules", and "Magnolia"
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Movie Picks
Our reviewers' recommendations for films showing on Colorado Springs area screens.
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Movie Times
What's playing, where, and when, on the silver screen in Colorado Springs.
Visual Arts
Songs of Resistance
Ela Stein Weissberger recalls her role in "Brundibar," a childrens opera staged in the Terezin Concentration Camp, which will be performed by the Colorado Springs Conservatory at the Fine Arts Center this weekend.
Books
Good Fortune
Anita Shreve explores the turn of the last century in new novel, "Fortune's Rocks."
Calendar
Event Listings
If there's something going on, we've got it listed here.
Seven Days
What's happenin' this week in the big city -- highlights from our listings.
