Stories by April M. Short

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University President in Indiana Tried to Censor Howard Zinn's 'People's History of the United States'

Posted on: Jul 18, 2013, Source: AlterNet

The AP revealed emails showing Daniels' vendetta against Zinn, whom he called "anti-American academic."

Should We Give Pot to Suffering Pets? Animal Expert Darlene Arden Says Yes

Posted on: Jul 16, 2013, Source: AlterNet

Medical cannabis benefits human patients in pain, so why not give it to animals?

The Pushback Against the Feds' Over-the-Top Anti-Pot Crusade

Posted on: Jul 10, 2013, Source: AlterNet

Oakland and Berkeley defend local cannabis regulation, taking U.S. attorneys to court.

As BART Strike in California Stretches into July 4th Holiday, Talks Resume

Posted on: Jul 4, 2013, Source: AlterNet

BART has announced it will run limited charter buses Thursday and Friday for the Independence Day holiday.

Despite Claims to the Contrary, Pepsi Is Still Using Caramel Coloring Linked to Cancer

Posted on: Jul 4, 2013, Source: AlterNet

The company said it removed the toxic chemical, but a watchdog group reports otherwise.

Wisconsin Dad Faces Deportation for Smoking Weed a Long Time Ago as a Teen

Posted on: Jul 4, 2013, Source: AlterNet

The officers arrived at midnight with a warrant for his arrest, but wouldn't answer any questions.

Professor from Right-Wing Evangelical University Touts Benefits of Domestic Drones to National Sheriff's Conference

Posted on: Jul 1, 2013, Source: AlterNet

Prof. John Marselus of Liberty University focuses on drones "to prepare Champions for Christ in all areas of aviation."

This Week's Killer Heat Wave Threatens To Cause Earth’s Hottest Temps Ever

Posted on: Jun 28, 2013, Source: AlterNet

The Southwest may experience the hottest weather in recorded history. Still don't believe in global warming?

Energy Drinks Are Sending Teens to ERs and May Be Killing Them, Too

Posted on: Jun 28, 2013, Source: AlterNet

Doctors say 5-Hour-Energy, Monster, Red Bull should not be marketed to kids.

Facing 13 Years in Prison for Denouncing the Bank Bailouts—Using Kids' Chalk?

Posted on: Jun 27, 2013, Source: AlterNet

The ruling judge has stripped the defendant of his First Amendment rights.

Chomsky Says Young People Don't Care About Surveillance — Is He Right?

Posted on: Jun 25, 2013, Source: AlterNet

Growing up post-9/11 with the Patriot Act, Dubya and imminent apocalypse, we are a generation somewhat jaded.

You Won't Believe What the Food Industry Is Doing to Keep Americans Hooked on Junk

Posted on: Jun 18, 2013, Source: AlterNet

The junk food industry is getting sneakier in its tactics to entice people into consuming its concoctions.

Do Women Have Less Fun Than Men?

Posted on: Jun 11, 2013, Source: AlterNet

A new study shows a leisure-time gender gap that favors men.

We Are All Bradley Manning: New Video Explains Why

Posted on: Jun 7, 2013, Source: AlterNet

Since it’s the public who benefited from this information, does that make us the enemy? What price will future whistleblowers pay?

Worldwide Movement Against Monsanto Gaining Steam

Posted on: Jun 2, 2013, Source: AlterNet

Monsanto’s stocks have fallen following its GMO wheat debacle and the global March Against Monsanto.

Sick Patients Are Pumped Full of Feed-Tube Formula of Corn Syrup That's Produced by ... Nestle?

Posted on: May 28, 2013, Source: AlterNet

One concerned daughter created the first ever self-stable feeding tube formula free of chemicals and processed foods.

5 Most Horrifying Things About Monsanto—Why You Should Join the Global Movement and Protest on Saturday

Posted on: May 22, 2013, Source: AlterNet

Fed up with health concerns, environmental threats and political corruption, a Utah mom organizes a global movement against the biotech giant.

Why Do Christian Megapastors Keep Getting Caught in Sordid Sex Scandals?

Posted on: May 14, 2013, Source: AlterNet

Christian leaders accountable for their actions? Well, sort of. An Evangelical news outlet blames the Jezebel.

Big Ag Wins This Round: Supreme Court Backs Monsanto in Ruling

Posted on: May 13, 2013, Source: AlterNet

The Supreme Court unanimously rejected Indiana soy farmer's argument against the agricultural giant.

NJ Mayor Suddenly Blames His Naked Photos On "Hispanic Girls" Doing "Filthy" Things

Posted on: May 7, 2013, Source: AlterNet

Why he chose to add to the unflattering story nine years later—or at all—brings up questions over the mayor's morals and mental stability.

Inmates Review Prisons on Yelp, Covering Rat Infestations, Racial Tensions and Violence

Posted on: May 2, 2013, Source: AlterNet

Some reviews are surprisingly glowing.

The Enormous Promise of Psychedelics for Sustaining Health, Happiness and Sanity

Posted on: Apr 26, 2013, Source: AlterNet

Inside this year's conference for the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies.