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The popular blogger might have missed her calling if she listened to a high school teacher.
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The founder of Feministing.com had to make a tough decision to censor some of the more hateful comments on her blog.
If you want to speculate about an alternate-universe world without intelligent primates (and who doesn’t?), then your thoughts must turn to the octopus. Because the octopus has a large and […]
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The NASA climatologist argues that a steadily increasing carbon tax will help businesses in the long-term and explains why Exxon Mobile’s CEO has been among the first to realize this.
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The climatologist explains why getting just one state to embrace a different model for reducing greenhouse emissions could prove a smarter approach for the rest of America.
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The NASA climatologist outlines how and when the accumulation of greenhouse gases will make Earth uninhabitable for our species—and why human life cannot be transferred to a different planet.
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The head of NASA’s Goddard Institute explains fourth generation nuclear power, and harnessing this technology will be pivotal for America’s future.
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Keep doing exactly what the U.S. Government is doing and you’re off to a perfect start. The NASA climatologist explains why the cap-and-trade proposal only represents the interests of the […]
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The NASA climatologist outlines the only carbon tax that can effectively curb greenhouse gas emissions—one that is being done in Vancouver, BC, and gives all the tax money back to […]
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A discussion with the NASA and Columbia University climatologist.
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The climatologist explains the latest research into C02 emissions and the traumatic affect that the current levels are already having on regions across the world.
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A growing audience for a political blog means more critics and more opposition.
Even while wars have unfolded in all kinds of ways since it ended, World War II remains the war to end all wars. It’s scope so large that seemingly everyone […]
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As a leading feminist voice, Valenti’s decision to tie the knot sparked plenty of heat.
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The pop star’s outspoken critique of homophobia and misogyny makes her a fascinating figure.
Jessica Valenti would go out with the writer Raymond Carver, even if he was “twisted” and “not necessarily a very good person.”
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Between negative stereotypes and conservatives appropriating feminist language, there’s plenty to contest.
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Some foster thoughtful discussion, but most offer tips on makeup, shopping and diets.
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Jessica Valenti started her popular feminist website because she felt that her generation wasn’t being heard.
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A conversation with the founder and editor of Feministing.com.