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What to Do When the Current Climate Change Legislation Threatens to Do More Harm Than Good

Posted on Apr 15, 2010, Source: The Nation

Unfortunately, when it comes to climate change legislation, all signs are pointing to system failure.

We Had Abortions

Posted on Oct 6, 2006, Source: Ms. Magazine

These women invite you to join them in a campaign for honesty and freedom.

The Best of Campus Activism

Posted on Sep 14, 2006, Source: Mother Jones

2006 was a bold year for student groups working for change -- here's a list of the best and brightest raising hell on campus.

Five Signs That You've Come of Age Since 9/11

Posted on Sep 11, 2006, Source: WireTap

Do you wonder whom to trust, but feel you should make a difference? Do you worry about your privacy, but keep your headscarf on? Our survey of recent media about young Americans will remind you that you're not alone.

A Completely Different College Ranking Guide

Posted on Sep 4, 2006, Source: Washington Monthly

Contrary to the U.S. News & World Report list, these colleges not only teach young people well, but their faculties and students alike are working to create a better world.

The Case Against Alito

Posted on Jan 19, 2006, Source: The Nation

It's not too late to stop the confirmation of Supreme Disaster Samuel Alito.

Readers Write: Bring On the Rebels

Posted on Jan 7, 2006, Source: AlterNet

Could a little intraparty rebellion revive the Democratic Party? AlterNet readers speak out.

Top 10 Drug-War Stories of 2004

Posted on Jan 6, 2005, Source: Austin Chronicle

It was a year to remember: hemp food was legalized; princess costumes were vilified; and medical marijuana made it to the nation's highest court.

Tsunamis Need Not Take Lives

Posted on Dec 27, 2004, Source: Christian Science Monitor

In the 20th century, more than 70,000 people were killed by tsunamis. This century need not see the same toll.

The GOP Hijacks 9/11

Posted on Sep 3, 2004, Source: The Nation

The Republicans have exploited 9/11 with the hope that voters will abandon rational thought and rally around a "war president."

Just Say No to Drug Dogs

Posted on Aug 29, 2004, Source: Chico News and Review

Down boy! A California community faces the prospect of drug-sniffing dogs searching its schools. What kind of message are we sending to our kids?

'Homosexual Conduct' and the Court

Posted on Apr 7, 2003, Source: The Data Lounge

The Texas sodomy case is the most important court decision on the rights of gay and lesbian Americans in a generation.

The Seven Deadly Myths of Industrial Agriculture: Myth Seven

Posted on Oct 3, 2002, Source: Fatal Harvest

The seventh and final excerpt from "Fatal Harvest" debunks the myth that biotechnology will solve the many problems of industrial agriculture.

The Seven Deadly Myths of Industrial Agriculture: Myth Six

Posted on Sep 26, 2002, Source: Fatal Harvest

The sixth myth in our series from "Fatal Harvest" concerns the notion that industrial agriculture benefits the environment and wildlife.

The Seven Deadly Myths of Industrial Agriculture: Myth Five

Posted on Sep 19, 2002, Source: Fatal Harvest

Myth five in the series from "Fatal Harvest" is that industrial food offers more choices.

The Seven Deadly Myths of Industrial Agriculture: Myth Four

Posted on Sep 12, 2002, Source: Fatal Harvest

The fourth installment of the "Fatal Harvest" series disproves the myth that industrial agriculture is efficient.

The Seven Deadly Myths of Industrial Agriculture: Myth Three

Posted on Sep 5, 2002, Source: Fatal Harvest

The third in our series of excerpts from "Fatal Harvest" dismisses the notion that industrial food is cheap.

The Seven Deadly Myths of Industrial Agriculture: Myth Two

Posted on Aug 29, 2002, Source: Fatal Harvest

The second in our series of excerpts from "Fatal Harvest" deals with the myth that Industrial food is safe, healthy, and nutritious.

The Seven Deadly Myths of Industrial Agriculture: Myth One

Posted on Aug 22, 2002, Source: Fatal Harvest

The first in our series on the Myths of Industrial Agriculture, Myth One is "Industrial Agriculture will feed the world."
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