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Burning Questions for the Authors of 'Marijuana Is Safer'Burning Questions for the Authors of 'Marijuana Is Safer'

By Paul Armentano, Steve Fox, AlterNet. August 15, 2009.
DrugReporter: The authors of a new book on misconceptions about marijuana respond to the torrent of comments on an excerpt published on AlterNet.

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

By Tana Ganeva, AlterNet. July 30, 2009.
Health and Wellness: AlterNet readers had a lot to say about a recent article on the health and environmental impact of bacon production.

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

By Tana Ganeva, AlterNet. April 18, 2009.
A recent article showing the ties of right-wing funders to tea parties brought out the right-wing trolls.

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

By Tana Ganeva, AlterNet. April 11, 2009.
AlterNet readers had a lot to say about a recent article arguing that right-wing media may have fueled the Pittsburgh killer's rage.

Why You Should Get More SleepWhy You Should Get More Sleep

By Tana Ganeva, AlterNet. April 6, 2009.
Our commenters discuss a recent article on the negative effects of sleep deprivation.

Is This Really the End of the Evangelical Movement?Is This Really the End of the Evangelical Movement?

By AlterNet Staff, AlterNet. March 28, 2009.
Our readers had a lot to say about a recent article predicting the collapse of the evangelical movement.

Why Do People Listen to Rush Limbaugh?Why Do People Listen to Rush Limbaugh?

By Tana Ganeva, AlterNet. March 14, 2009.
AlterNet readers had a lot to say about a recent article explaining the popularity of Rush Limbaugh.

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

By Tana Ganeva, AlterNet. March 9, 2009.
Our readers had a lot to say about a poll that shows one-third of Americans aren't worried about losing their jobs.

Twitterers Tweet Back at AlterNetTwitterers Tweet Back at AlterNet

By Tana Ganeva, AlterNet. February 24, 2009.
Media and Technology: Our Twitter followers and readers had a lot to say about a recent article slamming Twitter.

Stop Staring: Why Are We Obsessed With Breasts?Stop Staring: Why Are We Obsessed With Breasts?

By Tana Ganeva, AlterNet. February 12, 2009.
Sex and Relationships: Our readers had a lot to say about a recent article on the objectification of women with large breasts.

Suicides Surge as Financial Crisis WorsensSuicides Surge as Financial Crisis Worsens

By Tana Ganeva, AlterNet. February 6, 2009.
Corporate Accountability and WorkPlace: Our readers respond to a recent story about the increase in suicides as more Americans face economic desperation.

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

By Tana Ganeva, AlterNet. January 30, 2009.
The author of our recent piece calling out Obama for all the references to God at the inauguration responds to AlterNet readers.

The Worst Things Obama Can DoThe Worst Things Obama Can Do

By Tana Ganeva, AlterNet. January 24, 2009.
Our readers had much to say about how Obama should take on the problems facing the nation.

Why Did Congress Shamelessly Pander to Israel?Why Did Congress Shamelessly Pander to Israel?

By Tana Ganeva, AlterNet. January 17, 2009.
ForeignPolicy: Our readers respond to Stephen Zunes' article on the recent Senate and House resolutions praising Israeli conduct of the war in Gaza.

Should You Let Your Kids Eat Junk Food?Should You Let Your Kids Eat Junk Food?

By Tana Ganeva, AlterNet. January 12, 2009.
Health and Wellness: Our readers sound off on a recent article about parents who who don't let their kids eat candy, soda and chips.

AlterNet Commenters Share Their Anger at the Killing and Atrocities in GazaAlterNet Commenters Share Their Anger at the Killing and Atrocities in Gaza

AlterNet. January 10, 2009.
Rights and Liberties: The anger and frustration at U.S. politicians, the corporate media and the slaughter of hundreds of innocent civilians is palpable.

Readers Write: 12 Stomach-Turning Revelations About Sarah PalinReaders Write: 12 Stomach-Turning Revelations About Sarah Palin

By AlterNet Staff, AlterNet. October 16, 2008.
Election 2008: AlterNet readers respond to the latest evidence of just how bad Sarah Palin is for an office that puts her a heartbeat away from the presidency.

Sex Talk: AlterNet Readers Sound Off on the Female OrgasmSex Talk: AlterNet Readers Sound Off on the Female Orgasm

By Tana Ganeva, AlterNet. August 16, 2008.
Sex and Relationships: AlterNet readers had a lot to say about Shere Hite's article on the "myth of the vaginal orgasm."

SugarDaddy.com: Readers RespondSugarDaddy.com: Readers Respond

By Tana Ganeva, AlterNet. March 1, 2008.
Sex and Relationships: 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.

Follow-Up to Mark Ames' NIU ArticleFollow-Up to Mark Ames' NIU Article

By Judy Dufficy, AlterNet. February 28, 2008.
Letter to the Editor: AlterNet is still missing the point about the NIU shootings article.

Making Sense of Murder: AlterNet Readers Discuss the NIU ShootingMaking Sense of Murder: AlterNet Readers Discuss the NIU Shooting

By Tana Ganeva, AlterNet. February 20, 2008.
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.

Readers Write: Christian Ex-Gays Try to 'Cure' HomosexualityReaders Write: Christian Ex-Gays Try to 'Cure' Homosexuality

By Alex Jung, AlterNet. December 19, 2007.
AlterNet readers weigh in on "sexual reorientation therapy."

Author Responds: Will Democrats Restore Our Liberties Stolen in the Bush Era?Author Responds: Will Democrats Restore Our Liberties Stolen in the Bush Era?

By Ari Melber, AlterNet. November 20, 2007.
Rights and Liberties: A recent article exploring proposals to restore rights and liberties undermined during the Bush era has sparked several debates among readers. AlterNet invited author Ari Melber to respond.

Readers Write: John Edwards' Plan to Get Serious About HealthcareReaders Write: John Edwards' Plan to Get Serious About Healthcare

By AlterNet Staff, AlterNet. November 17, 2007.
Health and Wellness: AlterNet readers had much to say about Edwards' threat to strip health coverage from Congress if its members didn't pass his plan.

Ten Best Reader Comments of the Week!Ten Best Reader Comments of the Week!

By AlterNet Staff, AlterNet. October 8, 2007.
The week's best reader comments, all in one handy round-up!

Ten Best Reader Comments of the Week!Ten Best Reader Comments of the Week!

By AlterNet Staff, AlterNet. October 1, 2007.
The week's best reader comments, all in one convenient round-up!

Readers Write: Pornography, Patriarchy and PowerReaders Write: Pornography, Patriarchy and Power

By Alex Jung, AlterNet. September 29, 2007.
Sex and Relationships: Our discussion on pornography revisited. Second of two parts.

Readers Write: Pornography and the End of MasculinityReaders Write: Pornography and the End of Masculinity

By Don Hazen, AlterNet. September 27, 2007.
Sex and Relationships: From video games to historical art, and from sexual repression to violence against women, AlterNet readers have a lot to say about porn. Here's the first in a two-part series.

AlterNet Readers' 10 Best Comments of the Week!AlterNet Readers' 10 Best Comments of the Week!

By AlterNet Staff, AlterNet. September 22, 2007.
It's your turn to tell us what's what.

AlterNet Readers' 10 Best Comments of the Week!AlterNet Readers' 10 Best Comments of the Week!

By AlterNet Staff, AlterNet. September 15, 2007.
The 10 best readers' comments of the week in one convenient roundup.

AlterNet Readers' 10 Best Comments of the Week!AlterNet Readers' 10 Best Comments of the Week!

By AlterNet Staff, AlterNet. September 8, 2007.
The crème of the week!

Readers Write: The Fall of Larry CraigReaders Write: The Fall of Larry Craig

By AlterNet Staff, AlterNet. September 8, 2007.
Sex and Relationships: It is perhaps the national spectacle of liberal and LGBT organizations leaping into bed with conservatives that has prompted some writers -- and readers -- to question what, exactly, we're condemning.

Readers Write: What Have We Learned from the Vick Case?Readers Write: What Have We Learned from the Vick Case?

By AlterNet Staff, AlterNet. August 30, 2007.
Rights and Liberties: AlterNet readers respond to the Vick controversy and talk about the confluence of race, animal rights, masculinity, and questions of fairness and due process.

Ten Best Reader Comments of the Week!Ten Best Reader Comments of the Week!

By AlterNet Staff, AlterNet. August 25, 2007.
The week's best reader comments, all in one convenient round-up!

Readers Write: Can Moore's SiCKO Make Health Care Reform Happen?Readers Write: Can Moore's SiCKO Make Health Care Reform Happen?

By AlterNet Staff, AlterNet. August 21, 2007.
Health and Wellness: Will Moore's message travel beyond the progressive sphere and up the ranks on Capitol Hill? AlterNet readers weigh in.

AlterNet Readers' 10 Best Comments of the WeekAlterNet Readers' 10 Best Comments of the Week

By AlterNet Staff, AlterNet. August 18, 2007.
A selection of your best insights of the week.

AlterNet Readers' 10 Best Comments of the WeekAlterNet Readers' 10 Best Comments of the Week

By AlterNet Staff, AlterNet. August 11, 2007.
AlterNet's editors picked some of the best comments on our coverage this week.

AlterNet Readers' 10 Best Comments of the WeekAlterNet Readers' 10 Best Comments of the Week

By AlterNet Staff, AlterNet. August 4, 2007.
AlterNet's editors picked some of the best comments on our coverage this week.

Readers Write: Revisiting Queer 101Readers Write: Revisiting Queer 101

AlterNet. March 10, 2007.
Sex and Relationships: Our readers respond to a recent article about queer identity and politics.

Readers Write: Calling for an Open Discussion of Mass-Marketed PornographyReaders Write: Calling for an Open Discussion of Mass-Marketed Pornography

AlterNet. February 14, 2007.
Sex and Relationships: More than 400 commenters responded to Robert Jensen's article suggesting that the prickly issue of censorship was preventing a long-delayed consideration of the social dangers of the porn industry.

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