Articles by Charlotte Laws

Am I A Reality Show Reject?

"But later that day I received word that I been chosen for a callback. An email followed, instructing me to come to a certain address, to enter the back door only, and to speak to no one. The cryptic message could have doubled as a ransom note or CIA communique."

By Charlotte Laws, Jun 29, 2010

Clowns, Casinos and Men Full of Cash

President Obama's trip to Las Vegas prompts one writer to reflect on how Sin City has changed since her youth.

By Charlotte Laws, Feb 17, 2010

It’s My Party and I’ll Crash If I Want To

"I am pleased that the media who once hoarded the most valuable commodities in America -- information and ideas -- have been forced to pull extra chairs to the table and share some of the bounty with the potato peelers in the kitchen."

By Charlotte Laws, Dec 1, 2009

Religion vs. the Sprinkler Police

In defense of a verdant yard in Los Angeles.

By Charlotte Laws, Sep 3, 2009

Michael Jackson and Medical Paternalism

"Michael Jackson’s doctors have been described as greedy, selfish enablers with 'blood on their hands,' but isn’t it just as likely they are caring individuals who are willing to risk personal liability to help the suffering?"

By Charlotte Laws, Jul 28, 2009

Adam Lambert and Partisan Politics

Commentators call Lambert a polarizing figure: you love him or you hate him. Could this stem largely from the partisan divide in America?

By Charlotte Laws, May 19, 2009

Banks Get a Bailing Grade

Bank incompetence seen through the eyes of a real estate professional.

By Charlotte Laws, Apr 22, 2009

Caught in a Community College Stereotype

Community colleges benefit society with their low-cost learning and convenient locations, but their teachers leave a lot to be desired.

By Charlotte Laws, Nov 27, 2007

Stephen Colbert Smokes Out Political Ickiness

"Colbert's fake campaign was arguably less phony than those of competitors because the comedian was honest about the politics-as-usual hustle."

By Charlotte Laws, Nov 13, 2007

Gnomes, Smiley Faces and the Gay Debate

The Democratic presidential debate hosted by Logo finds the candidates awkwardly sidestepping questions that matter to the gay community. But this audience wasn't fooled.

By Charlotte Laws, Aug 22, 2007

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