Issue: May 29, 2003
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The patriarch, polygamy and power
Women are drawn to polygamous relationships because they offer the promise of love and salvation. Nobody ever mentions the part about abuse.
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Lifting the veil
Future Sacramento Bee ombudsman Tony Marcano talks about his final days at a troubled New York Times.
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He comes to serve
Is that a subpoena in his pocket, or is Jim Wardlow just happy to see you?
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Fundamental revelation
Mormon fundamentalism, polygamy and violence often have a common thread.
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Letters for May 29, 2003
Love, hate, or indifference—readers express their opinions—sometimes about each other.
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Go ahead; it’s OK to touch
A Sacramento sculptor creates interactive art.
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Truth-challenged bureaucrats
State-agency heads lie about proposed budget-cutting numbers to scare you. OK, who’s surprised?
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Free speech for Iraqis—and Americans
Public criticism of the government is not a right; it is a duty.
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Rock ‘n’ roll high school?
Now, they’re teaching high-school students how to navigate the music business. And on Friday, June 6, some high-school-age acts will compete in the first Jammies awards.
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Down with hippies
SN&R critic asks author T.C. Boyle: What’s so funny ’bout peace, love and understanding?
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Swap ’em if you got ’em
An event of note from the weekly calendar.
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Blue Hour: Poems
The poems of Carolyn Forché may be tough sledding for the casual reader, but the rewards are great.
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Metallica returns, does not suck
Metallica returns to a four-night Fillmore stint; previous rumors of the band’s sucking demise may have been greatly exaggerated.
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Onstage confections
It seats 27, or 29 in a pinch, but Midtown’s tiny Thistle Dew Dessert Theatre serves up some must-see drama.
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Fajita be you and me
Hard-core Mexican-food fans won’t be flocking to Cha-Cha’s in Rocklin, but if your taste runs more toward fajitas and margaritas, you’ll be right at home.
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Food Stuff
Looking for a real Mexican variation on the taco? Try the sopes at Tacos al Jaliscience in Woodland.
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To the last snare
Davis hip-hop crew Nostalgic Progression creates novel structures from a seamless web of obscure jazz and funk loops.
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Greene’s just right
Ascendant singer-songwriter-guitarist Jackie Greene may not be ahead of his time, but he’s right on top of the moment.
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Lucinda Williams
Lucinda Williams cuts a soundtrack for late-night living; bottle not included.
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Up for a bit with the Squish
A weekly selection from the ever-expanding music scene.
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Gold standard
F. Gary Gray has done a fine job with his latest film.
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