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Sex With Emily

By Emily Morse, AlterNet. March 4, 2006.
Sex and Relationships: In the first edition of a new AlterNet feature, self-made sexpert Emily Morse explains everything you ever wanted to know about Craigslist dating, no-strings sex and the 'oxytocin excuse.'

A Political 'Street Fight' in Newark

By Ada Calhoun, Nerve.com. March 1, 2006.
How did a mayoral election in corruption-ravaged Newark, N.J., become the subject of a surprisingly suspenseful Oscar-nominated documentary?

Against the Grain: The Fall of the L.A. Times?

Against the Grain. February 28, 2006.
Media and Technology: In this episode of Against the Grain, a look at the rise and fall of the L.A. Times, and how corporate interests seek to turn the Internet into a "digital retail machine."

Remembering New Orleans

By Kristina Rizga, WireTap. February 27, 2006.
Hurricane Katrina: Six months after Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast, some resident-writers look back on the good, the bad and everything in between.

Spring Break on the Gulf Coast

By Celina R. De Leon, WireTap. February 25, 2006.
WireTap: Rather than party, hundreds of students are heading to the Gulf Region in March to help communities recover from the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

The CIA's Pain Project

Democracy Now!. February 24, 2006.
Alfred McCoy exposes how the Bush administration gave the CIA an opportunity to perfect its research on psychological torture.

A Right to Insult?

By Joe Sacco, Art Spiegelman, The Nation. February 22, 2006.
Media and Technology: Two American cartoonists respond to the global storm over the Danish Muhammad cartoons.

If the Dead Could Spit

By Adrienne Maree Brown, WireTap. February 22, 2006.
WireTap: Interview: Hip hop poet Saul Williams talks about his new book and the sources of his inspiration.

Against the Grain: Making Renewable Energy Viable

Against the Grain. February 21, 2006.
Discussing alternatives to fossil fuels and overcoming the obstacles to their implementation in the U.S. on the latest Against the Grain.

The Tenuous Bond of Fathers and Sons

By Will Doig, Nerve.com. February 21, 2006.
Media and Technology: Author Bernard Cooper discusses his baffling and funny childhood with his father, 'parenting our parents' -- and the James Frey fiasco's impact on memoir-writing.

Bringing an End to Illegal Wiretaps

By Onnesha Roychoudhuri, AlterNet. February 17, 2006.
Rights and Liberties: The Center for Constitutional Rights details its legal plan to put a stop to the violation of our Constitutional rights.

Did the Pro-Choice Movement Save America?

By Rachel Fudge, AlterNet. February 17, 2006.
Rights and Liberties: AlterNet speaks with Cristina Page, the author of a controversial new book about the state of sex, morality and abortion rights in America.

Rewriting Our Rotten History of Elections

By Matthew Wheeland, AlterNet. February 15, 2006.
The history of American elections is not pretty: Voting irregularities have been widespread since long before Bush v. Gore, but now is the time to reverse course.

Alice Walker: Outlaw, Renegade, Rebel, Pagan

Democracy Now!. February 14, 2006.
Media and Technology: Pulitzer Prize-winning author Alice Walker opens up about activism, love, writing and the rebirth of 'The Color Purple' as a Broadway musical.

The Human Cost of Diamonds

By Justin Warren, ChangeItAll.org. February 14, 2006.
WireTap: The daughter of a West African diamond trader talks about how the ongoing civil war fueled by the coveted gems affects her community.

Not That Innocent

By Gwynne Watkins, Nerve.com. February 14, 2006.
The author of a new book about virginity discusses the -- ahem -- ins and outs of America's obsession with sexual 'purity.'

Conspicuous Little Consumers

By Kelly Sharp, Texas Observer. February 13, 2006.
A new book explores the effects of marketing on children. Is it making them more autonomous, or turning them into depressed, obese mega-consumers?

Finding Spirit Among the Dems

By Evan Derkacz, AlterNet. February 10, 2006.
Media and Technology: Michael Lerner lays down a vision for a strong and successful Left -- but first it'll have to tackle its own demons.

He Who Cleans the Street, Gets the Vote

By Terrence McNally, AlterNet. February 10, 2006.
Reza Aslan discusses modern Islam and says the victory of Hamas proves that politics in the Arab world is starting to matter.

Al Franken, Purveyor of Truth

By Laura Barcella, AlterNet. February 9, 2006.
The famous funnyman speaks out about his latest book, Air America's future, and his potential run for the Senate in '08.

Belafonte on Bush, War and Wiretaps

Democracy Now!. February 4, 2006.
Renowned musician and activist Harry Belafonte speaks up about why Bush and Co. are the world's worst terrorists -- and what we can do about it.

A Younger Take on the State of the Union

By Emily Olfson, WireTap. February 2, 2006.
WireTap: High school students in New York City gathered on Tuesday night to discuss their reactions to President Bush's State of the Union speech.

What Is Plan B?

By Terrence McNally, AlterNet. February 2, 2006.
Eradicate poverty, reforest the earth, restore fisheries, eliminate overgrazing, protect biological diversity, stabilize climate -- Lester Brown says it's all possible.

Part II: Changing the Country, One Book at a Time

By Don Hazen, AlterNet. January 27, 2006.
Media and Technology: The second of our two-part roundtable discussion tackles the difficulties of getting progressive books reviewed during Bush II.

Election Theft Emergency

By Terrence McNally, AlterNet. January 27, 2006.
Media and Technology: Mark Crispin Miller talks about how the right stole the 2004 presidential election -- and how they'll do it again unless we stop them.

Judgment Day for Enron

By Onnesha Roychoudhuri, AlterNet. January 26, 2006.
Two of Enron's ringleaders -- CEO Jeff Skilling and Chairman Ken Lay -- finally have their day in court next week, but will justice actually be served?

Changing the Country, One Book at a Time

By Don Hazen, AlterNet. January 26, 2006.
Media and Technology: In part one of our two-part roundtable discussion, four leaders of the progressive publishing industry discuss their successes and failures since 9/11.

The Osama I Know

By Aziz Huq, The American Prospect. January 26, 2006.
Media and Technology: One of the few Western journalists to interview bin Laden debunks myths surrounding the al Qaeda leader, the Iraq war and U.S. vulnerability to terrorism.

Let's Get 'Physical'

By Will Doig, Nerve.com. January 25, 2006.
In a new book, author James McManus puts himself through every medical test known to the Mayo Clinic. The results are surprisingly...sexual.

Demystifying the Power of Moolah

By Sheerly Avni, AlterNet. January 24, 2006.
In her new book, 'Money: A Memoir,' Liz Perle argues that when it comes to their wallets, women still have a long way to go.

Battlefield Iraq

By Terrence McNally, AlterNet. January 20, 2006.
World: Combat veterans Sean Huze, Paul Rieckhoff and Jimmy Massey discuss the truth -- and the lies -- about the war in Iraq.

A Look at Ecuador's Secret Oil Contracts

Democracy Now!. January 19, 2006.
Amy Goodman interviews Kelly Hearn about his latest AlterNet Exclusive, "Selling the Amazon for a Handful of Beads."

Where is Dr. King's Dream Today?

By Celina R. De Leon, WireTap. January 16, 2006.
WireTap: A new documentary, "The Boys of Baraka," follows four young teenagers, who leave their failing schools in Baltimore to find quality education and security in Kenya.

Chomsky: 'There Is No War On Terror'

By Geov Parrish, AlterNet. January 14, 2006.
The acclaimed critic of U.S. foreign policy analyzes Bush's current political troubles, the war on Iraq, and what's really behind the global 'war on terror.'

Fire on the Prairie: January 2006

By Aaron Sarver, Emily Udell, In These Times. January 13, 2006.
Workers beat Wal-Mart, letters from a young activist and Chicago vs. Hugo Chavez on the latest Fire on the Prairie.

Breathing Life into Public Policy

By Rinku Sen, ColorLines. January 13, 2006.
WireTap: Activist Mallika Dutt tells us how to place human rights issues at the top of MTV's music charts.

Zinester's Paradise

By Laura Barcella, AlterNet. January 13, 2006.
Media and Technology: Lisa Crystal Carver, creator of the underground zine 'Rollerderby,' opens up about her transformation from small-town teen to international lit-punk sensation.

Who's Fighting Our Wars?

By Onnesha Roychoudhuri, AlterNet. January 9, 2006.
Media and Technology: A new documentary explores the role of the modern-day 'mercenaries' waging the war in Iraq for private companies like Blackwater.

An NSA Whistleblower Speaks Out

Democracy Now!. January 7, 2006.
Rights and Liberties: Russell Tice explains why he wants to tell Congress about what he saw on the job -- and what he thinks should happen to president Bush.

A Dialogue with Donahue

By Bruce Kluger, Time Out New York. January 6, 2006.
Media and Technology: Phil Donahue got bounced off the air for his anti-war opinions, and he's not ready to make peace just yet.

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