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Stories by Tana Ganeva

Tana Ganeva is an associate editor at AlterNet.

Relentless Pressure from Progressive Groups Pushes Hatemonger Lou Dobbs Out of CNN

Groups like BastaDobbs have done in Dobbs, who used his media platform to stir up racist, anti-immigrant hysteria for years.
Posted on Nov 12, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Why It's Not Smart to Call Women Conservatives 'Whores'

Conservative women should be strongly criticized. But using gendered language to attack them doesn't help progressives.
Posted on Nov 2, 2009, Source: AlterNet

How to Have Sex Like a Virgin for Only 30 Bucks

Who doesn't want to have sex with virgins?
Posted on Oct 16, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Imagine No Religion? Atheist Movement Gains Momentum

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is using quotes from famous atheists to spread the message in its national billboard campaign.
Posted on Sep 30, 2009, Source: AlterNet

10 of the Most Obscenely Stupid Right-Wing Conspiracy Theories and Attacks Against the President

Obama's nefarious plan for the nation's genitals? His evil designs on your children? Here are the most absurd right-wing assaults on the president -- and logic and reason.
Posted on Sep 8, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Is Glenn Beck Finished?

A Color of Change campaign has cost Beck's show 36 advertisers so far. Will Fox decide he isn't worth it?
Posted on Aug 24, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Putting an End to Glenn Beck's Racist Antics and Apocalyptic Rhetoric

The Fox host's attacks on Obama are beyond the pale. How much longer will his advertisers, like GEICO and Proctor & Gamble, accept this?
Posted on Aug 3, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Gonzo Gastronomy: How the Food Industry Has Made Bacon a Weapon of Mass Destruction -- Readers Write

AlterNet readers had a lot to say about a recent article on the health and environmental impact of bacon production.
Posted on Jul 30, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Facebook Group Highlighting Michael Savage/Rockstar Connection Censored

Facebook took down a group publicizing the link between Michael Savage and Rockstar energy drink.
Posted on Jun 11, 2009, Source: AlterNet

AlterNet Takes on Shock Jock Michael Savage and Gets Threatened With a Lawsuit

When we helped publicize the link between bilious talk show host Michael Savage and Rockstar energy drink, we got a letter from their lawyers.
Posted on Jun 10, 2009, Source: AlterNet

AlterNet Megaphone: Why You Should Be on Twitter

AlterNet has a lively Twitter account. Join Twitter, and check it out.
Posted on May 6, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Teabagging & Fake Grassroots: Fury Over Conservative Con-Job Allegations

A recent article showing the ties of right-wing funders to tea parties brought out the right-wing trolls.
Posted on Apr 18, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Is Hysterical Right-Wing Media Pushing the Unhinged Over the Edge?

AlterNet readers had a lot to say about a recent article arguing that right-wing media may have fueled the Pittsburgh killer's rage.
Posted on Apr 11, 2009, Source: AlterNet

The AlterNet Megaphone: How to Support AlterNet Without Spending a Penny

Use your Facebook account to share AlterNet with your friends and family.
Posted on Apr 8, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Why You Should Get More Sleep

Our commenters discuss a recent article on the negative effects of sleep deprivation.
Posted on Apr 6, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Why Do People Listen to Rush Limbaugh?

AlterNet readers had a lot to say about a recent article explaining the popularity of Rush Limbaugh.
Posted on Mar 14, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Are We Being Too Complacent About the Economy Crumbling Around Us?

Our readers had a lot to say about a poll that shows one-third of Americans aren't worried about losing their jobs.
Posted on Mar 9, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Twitterers Tweet Back at AlterNet

Our Twitter followers and readers had a lot to say about a recent article slamming Twitter.
Posted on Feb 24, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Stop Staring: Why Are We Obsessed With Breasts?

Our readers had a lot to say about a recent article on the objectification of women with large breasts.
Posted on Feb 12, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Suicides Surge as Financial Crisis Worsens

Our readers respond to a recent story about the increase in suicides as more Americans face economic desperation.
Posted on Feb 6, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Obama's Small Concession to Atheists Sets off a Firestorm of Debate

The author of our recent piece calling out Obama for all the references to God at the inauguration responds to AlterNet readers.
Posted on Jan 30, 2009, Source: AlterNet

The Worst Things Obama Can Do

Our readers had much to say about how Obama should take on the problems facing the nation.
Posted on Jan 24, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Why Did Congress Shamelessly Pander to Israel?

Our readers respond to Stephen Zunes' article on the recent Senate and House resolutions praising Israeli conduct of the war in Gaza.
Posted on Jan 17, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Should You Let Your Kids Eat Junk Food?

Our readers sound off on a recent article about parents who who don't let their kids eat candy, soda and chips.
Posted on Jan 12, 2009, Source: AlterNet

In the Office, Nice Girls Finish Last

So do mean girls. Studies show that women's contributions at work are less likely to be recognized than men's, and it's not for lack of ambition.
Posted on Dec 13, 2008, Source: AlterNet

McCain and Palin's Top 20 Lies, Myths and Flip-Flops

Agents of change? Symbols of feminism? A roundup of these and other ridiculous tall tales coming from McCain's increasingly desperate campaign.
Posted on Sep 12, 2008, Source: AlterNet

Readers Write: What the Palin Pick Means for America

AlterNet readers weigh in on McCain's pick of Gov. Sarah Palin, the many skeletons in her closet, and what it all means for the country.
Posted on Sep 4, 2008, Source: AlterNet

8 More Shocking Revelations About Sarah Palin

More skeletons come out of Palin's closet.
Posted on Sep 3, 2008, Source: AlterNet

Sex Talk: AlterNet Readers Sound Off on the Female Orgasm

AlterNet readers had a lot to say about Shere Hite's article on the "myth of the vaginal orgasm."
Posted on Aug 16, 2008, Source: AlterNet

Sexpot Virgins: The Media's Sexualization of Young Girls

Professor M. Gigi Durham discusses the corporate media's sexual objectification of girls and how to help young women fight regressive media messages.
Posted on May 24, 2008, Source: AlterNet

Organics May Soon Be Out of Reach for Many Consumers

As the economy worsens, fewer shoppers will be able to afford healthy, organic food.
Posted on May 8, 2008, Source: AlterNet

'Bonk' Tells Us Some Amazing Things About Sex

Author Mary Roach on why you're lucky that you're not a rhesus monkey and other interesting tidbits from scientific sex research.
Posted on Apr 24, 2008, Source: AlterNet

SugarDaddy.com: Readers Respond

What does it say about our society when women can make more money doing sex work than in most other professions? Our readers weigh in.
Posted on Mar 1, 2008, Source: AlterNet

Making Sense of Murder: AlterNet Readers Discuss the NIU Shooting

AlterNet readers had a lot to say about Mark Ames' controversial article on the recent murders at NIU. Here is a cross-section of responses.
Posted on Feb 20, 2008, Source: AlterNet