Stories by Tana Ganeva

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Coke Is Great for You!

Posted on: Apr 2, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Coca-Cola just got slapped down in Australia for running a series of advertisements claiming the soft drink does not cause obesity or tooth decay.

Most American Catholics Far More Liberal Than Church Leadership

Posted on: Apr 1, 2009, Source: AlterNet

A new poll reveals that American Catholics more or less agree with non-Catholics on controversial social issues.

Rush Limbaugh Threatens to Break Up With New York

Posted on: Mar 31, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Oh no! Higher taxes in NY State may force Rush Limbaugh to move to Texas!

UFC: Ban Mormon Marriage to "Protect Kids from Religious Fascism"

Posted on: Mar 27, 2009, Source: AlterNet

In response to the Mormon Church's fight against same-sex marriage, UFC is launching a petition to ban Mormon marriage.

Vaccine Leaves Boys' Purity Intact. Whew!

Posted on: Mar 26, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Efforts to get Gardasil approved for boys has not met with the same public outcry as use of the vaccine for girls. Double standard anyone?

Never Met a Woman Before? New Poll Tells You What They're Like

Posted on: Mar 26, 2009, Source: AlterNet

A B.S., stereotype-ridden poll about contemporary womanhood taken at face value by media.

Fred Phelps to Picket Gay Penguins

Posted on: Mar 24, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Fred Phelps is taking his show to London to protest a school that has the gall to teach kids to treat everyone with respect.

U.N. Report: Israel Targeted Civilians in Gaza

Posted on: Mar 23, 2009, Source: AlterNet

In one instance, the report finds, soldiers used an 11-year-old boy as a human shield. Any guess on whether the U.S. media will cover the report?

The Pope: Condoms Make AIDS Worse

Posted on: Mar 17, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Yet another shining testament to the relevance of organized religion in modern life.

Britney Spears: "F.U.C.K. Me"

Posted on: Mar 15, 2009, Source: AlterNet

A new video for Britney Spears' controversial "If You Seek Amy" just premiered. Unsurprisingly, the PTC does not approve of the song.

Why Do People Listen to Rush Limbaugh?

Posted on: Mar 13, 2009, Source: AlterNet

AlterNet readers had a lot to say about a recent article explaining the popularity of Rush Limbaugh.

How NOT to Talk About Domestic Violence

Posted on: Mar 12, 2009, Source: AlterNet

The media could learn something from this comic about domestic violence.

German Gunman Targeted Women

Posted on: Mar 12, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Most of the 15 dead in the school shooting in Winnenden were women. What does that mean?

John Boehner's Office: It's True, We Really Want to Hurt Dems

Posted on: Mar 10, 2009, Source: AlterNet

John Boehner's office backs up Patrick McHenry's claim that the GOP's economic plan is to drag down Dems' approval ratings.

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

Posted on: Mar 8, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Our readers had a lot to say about a poll that shows one-third of Americans aren't worried about losing their jobs.

Catholic Church Excommunicates Doctors Who Helped 9-Year-Old Rape Victim

Posted on: Mar 5, 2009, Source: AlterNet

This is probably the most repugnant thing you'll read in a while.

Mormons Mobilize to Deprive Gays of More Rights

Posted on: Mar 5, 2009, Source: AlterNet

An e-mail sent to LDS followers calls on them to block civil unions legislation in Illinois.

Court to Review Gay Marriage Ban; Activists Gear Up for Protests

Posted on: Mar 4, 2009, Source: AlterNet

On Thursday the California Supreme Court will hear arguments against Prop. 8. Check out Wednesday night demonstrations in California.

New PAC to Keep Politicians Accountable

Posted on: Feb 26, 2009, Source: AlterNet

The Accountability Now PAC seeks to make politicians pay attention to the interests of their constituents.

Twitterers Tweet Back at AlterNet

Posted on: Feb 24, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Our Twitter followers and readers had a lot to say about a recent article slamming Twitter.

Hot Chicks in Bikinis: Seen as Less Than Human?

Posted on: Feb 18, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Brain scans reveal that when some men are shown photos of scantily dressed women, the part of the brain reserved for objects is activated.

Clueless GOP Insider Spills Party Secret

Posted on: Feb 12, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Republicans continue to embarrass themselves on Twitter.

Stop Staring: Why Are We Obsessed With Breasts?

Posted on: Feb 11, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Our readers had a lot to say about a recent article on the objectification of women with large breasts.

TV Stations to Forge Ahead With Digital Transition, Despite Warnings

Posted on: Feb 10, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Consumer rights advocates warn the early switch will cut off millions from emergency signals.

1,000,000 Strong to Strip Mormon Church of Tax Exempt Status

Posted on: Feb 9, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Facebook organizing leads to real-world action.

Suicides Surge as Financial Crisis Worsens

Posted on: Feb 5, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Our readers respond to a recent story about the increase in suicides as more Americans face economic desperation.

GOP Lawmaker: 'We Should Be More Like the Taliban'

Posted on: Feb 5, 2009, Source: AlterNet

The Republican Party tries to learn a thing or two from those original comeback kids, the Taliban.

House Votes to Delay Digital TV Transition

Posted on: Feb 4, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Consumer rights groups have pushed for the delay so the millions unprepared for the switch have more time to get ready.

Oscar Grant Beaten by Police Prior to Being Killed

Posted on: Jan 30, 2009, Source: AlterNet

New evidence reveals that another officer assaulted Oscar Grant before he was shot. But officials refuse to press charges.

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

Posted on: Jan 29, 2009, Source: AlterNet

The author of our recent piece calling out Obama for all the references to God at the inauguration responds to AlterNet readers.

Republicans Block Bill to Delay Digital TV Transition, Leaving Millions Unprepared for Switch

Posted on: Jan 28, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Consumer groups had lobbied for the delay, worried that 20 million mostly poor, elderly and rural households are not ready.

The Worst Things Obama Can Do

Posted on: Jan 23, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Our readers had much to say about how Obama should take on the problems facing the nation.

Obama More Committed to Government Transparency Than News Media?

Posted on: Jan 22, 2009, Source: AlterNet

News organizations nix White House hopes to post pooled reports on Web site.

Israel Admits Troops May Have Used White Phosphorus Shells

Posted on: Jan 21, 2009, Source: AlterNet

After weeks of denials, the IDF admits forces may have acted in contravention of international law.

Why Did Congress Shamelessly Pander to Israel?

Posted on: Jan 16, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Our readers respond to Stephen Zunes' article on the recent Senate and House resolutions praising Israeli conduct of the war in Gaza.

The Internet Won't Destroy Kids After All

Posted on: Jan 13, 2009, Source: AlterNet

A new report might make it a harder for conservatives and savvy politicians to profit by needlessly stoking parental fears about online predators.

Should You Let Your Kids Eat Junk Food?

Posted on: Jan 11, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Our readers sound off on a recent article about parents who who don't let their kids eat candy, soda and chips.

Barbie's Sordid Sexual History

Posted on: Jan 9, 2009, Source: AlterNet

Orgies, prostitutes and Zsa Zsa Gabor?

Online News Overtakes Print Journalism

Posted on: Jan 5, 2009, Source: AlterNet

For the first time, more people are getting their news from the Internet than from print sources.

Minority Voters Helped Defeat Parental Notification Law

Posted on: Dec 19, 2008, Source: AlterNet

The Reproductive Justice Alliance, a coalition of reproductive rights groups, mobilized communities of color to defeat California's Prop. 4.

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