Issue: June 26, 2008

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  Newlyweds, welcome to SN&R’s pink couch.

  History-making couples take a spin on our pink couch.

  By Andrew Nilsen, Cosmo Garvin, David Jayne, Kel Munger, Kimberly Brown, Nick Miller, and Shoka

  This article was published on 06.26.08

  • Local Stories
  • Feature Story

  • Topics:
  • LGBTQI
  • Love & Sex
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  Walk the line

  California’s powerful prison guards’ union stands at a crossroads.

  By Sasha Abramsky

  This article was published on 06.26.08

  • Local Stories
  • News

  • Topics:
  • Crime
  • Politics
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  Farewell to Bush jokes

  One-on-one with Jon Stewart.

  By Adam Bulger

  This article was published on 06.26.08

  • Local Stories
  • News

  • Topics:
  • Arts
  • Media
  • Politics

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  Segway sales shoot up

  Los Angeles Film Festival goes green, and people buy Segways.

  This article was published on 06.26.08

  • Green
  • An Inconvenient Ruth

  • Topics:
  • Green Guide
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  Cool roofs rule in Sactown

  Ever wondered what roof is coolest?

  By Sena Christian

  This article was published on 06.26.08

  • Green
  • Green House

  • Topics:
  • Green Guide
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  Farm-to-school: It’s what’s for lunch

  Local advocate wants more farm-to-school programs.

  By James Raia

  This article was published on 06.26.08

  • Green
  • Sustainability

  • Topics:
  • Green Guide

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  Letters for June 26, 2008

  Love, hate, indifference—readers express their opinions, sometimes about each other.

  This article was published on 06.26.08

  • Opinions
  • Letters
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  Stubborn in-laws

  In-laws are being lame again.

  By Joey Garcia

  This article was published on 06.26.08

  • Opinions
  • Ask Joey
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  The mentally ill suffer disproportionately in California prisons

  California’s prisons don’t just ignore mental illness. They mistreat it.

  By Eugene Alexander Dey

  This article was published on 06.26.08

  • Opinions
  • Essay

  • Topics:
  • Crime
  • Health
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  Mexican constitution

  The Mexican on land, la migra and rituals.

  By Gustavo Arellano

  This article was published on 06.26.08

  • Opinions
  • Ask a Mexican
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  Counterfeit artists scam Sacto galleries

  Local gallery owners learn the hard way: Trust but verify.

  By Cosmo Garvin

  This article was published on 06.26.08

  • Opinions
  • Bites

  • Topics:
  • Arts
  • Crime
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  What caused the global food crisis?

  Not for profit.

  This article was published on 06.26.08

  • Opinions
  • Editorial
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  Editorial cartoon

  This week’s cartoon from the mind of John Kloss.

  This article was published on 06.26.08

  • Opinions
  • Editorial Cartoon
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  The Crash

  The economy heads south.

  By R.V. Scheide

  This article was published on 06.26.08

  • Opinions
  • Race to the Bottom

  • Topics:
  • Business
  • Government
  • Poverty

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  Quadrupartal

  “Talking to Mr. Bhengu” downtown.

  By Shoka

  This article was published on 06.26.08

  • Arts&Culture
  • Art Pick of the Week
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  George Lakoff on politics and the brain

  Author knows how Sen. Barack Obama might lose in November.

  By Kel Munger

  This article was published on 06.26.08

  • Arts&Culture
  • Arts Feature
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  A primer on progressive economics

  Who knew progressive economics were so crunchy?

  By Seth Sandronsky

  This article was published on 06.26.08

  • Arts&Culture
  • Book Reviews
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  Feast like a king

  King of Feasts raises funds for zoo conservation programs.

  By Sena Christian

  This article was published on 06.26.08

  • Arts&Culture
  • Event Pick of the Week
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  On the record

  KDVS Record Swap at Bricka Bracka.

  By Kimberly Brown

  This article was published on 06.26.08

  • Arts&Culture
  • Event Pick of the Week
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  Another giant leap

  Music, meet world—What About Me? at the Center for the Arts.

  By Edward Dunn

  This article was published on 06.26.08

  • Arts&Culture
  • Event Pick of the Week
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  Caught stealing

  When a pastor betrays the congregation.

  By Keleigh Friedrich

  This article was published on 06.26.08

  • Arts&Culture
  • Higher Ground
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  City of Promise: Race & Historical Change in Los Angeles

  For a younger generation to read and savor.

  By Seth Sandronsky

  This article was published on 06.26.08

  • Arts&Culture
  • In the Mix - Book
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  The Good Life: Sacramento’s Consumer Culture

  Sac shopping goes deep.

  By Kel Munger

  This article was published on 06.26.08

  • Arts&Culture
  • In the Mix - Book
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  “The Vanity of Crow”

  A poem by Kimberly White of Sacramento.

  By Kimberly White

  This article was published on 06.26.08

  • Arts&Culture
  • Poet's Corner
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  River Cats: Curtis Cobb

  He’s the guy wearing trash bags cheering at Raley Field.

  By Nick Miller

  This article was published on 06.26.08

  • Arts&Culture
  • Scene & Heard
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  Tillie’s hell

  A shy science nerd and her abusive mother.

  By Patti Roberts

  This article was published on 06.26.08

  • Arts&Culture
  • Theater Reviews
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  9 Parts of Desire

  Heather Raffo writes a harrowing script.

  By Jeff Hudson

  This article was published on 06.26.08

  • Arts&Culture
  • Theater Reviews
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  Sylvia

  It takes an animal to restore our humanity.

  By Kel Munger

  This article was published on 06.26.08

  • Arts&Culture
  • Theater Reviews

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  Father dearest

  Dad steps up his game.

  By Kate Washington

  This article was published on 06.26.08

  • Dining
  • Dish
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  Green your kitchen

  Green tips for your kitchen.

  By Kate Washington

  This article was published on 06.26.08

  • Dining
  • Corner Table
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  Kids cook

  Get the kids to make your dinner.

  By Kate Washington

  This article was published on 06.26.08

  • Dining
  • Food Stuff

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  Dance for Destruction

  Sacramento hardcore is alive and well.

  By Josh Fernandez

  This article was published on 06.26.08

  • Music
  • Music Feature
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  Various

  Regret wrapped in envy: nostalgia.

  By Kel Munger

  This article was published on 06.26.08

  • Music
  • In the Mix - Music
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  Various

  Sac misspells hip-hop.

  By Josh Fernandez

  This article was published on 06.26.08

  • Music
  • In the Mix - Music
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  Holler the blues

  Janiva Magness at Palms Playhouse.

  By Kel Munger

  This article was published on 06.26.08

  • Music
  • Music Pick of the Week
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  Drop and release

  Jackson on drop dates and open bars.

  By Jackson Griffith

  This article was published on 06.26.08

  • Music
  • Trust Your Ears

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  I think I Khan

  So that’s why he was so aggressive.

  By Jonathan Kiefer

  This article was published on 06.26.08

  • Film
  • Film Reviews
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  Street art is revolution

  A close examination of street art.

  By Terra M. Lopez

  This article was published on 06.26.08

  • Film
  • In The Mix - DVD/Video
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  The Children of Huang Shi

  Short review of the film The Children of Huang Shi.

  By Jim Lane

  This article was published on 06.26.08

  • Film
  • Short Reviews
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  Get Smart

  Short review of the film Get Smart.

  By Jim Lane

  This article was published on 06.26.08

  • Film
  • Short Reviews
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  The Love Guru

  Short review of the film The Love Guru.

  By Jonathan Kiefer

  This article was published on 06.26.08

  • Film
  • Short Reviews
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  Wanted

  Short review of the film Wanted.

  By Jim Lane

  This article was published on 06.26.08

  • Film
  • Short Reviews