The term "feminist" has been preceded by countless qualifiers since its debut in France in the late 1800's, but leading up to the November 2010 midterm elections, it has been paired increasingly with a word many believe to be its antithesis: conservative.
Two activists from Gays and Lesbians of Zimbabwe were arrested in May after police found "indecent material" and a letter from former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown "insulting" to President Robert Mugabe.
But there's debate over whether the decline is due to new enforcement technologies or basic economics.
Democracy, Economy, Featured, World
"It might seem unlikely that the actions we take here in Madison can have a major impact on a multibillion-dollar industry and corporate powerhouses such as Nike."
Environment, Featured, Public Health, World
Graphic artists at ShiftN.com. have attempted to visualize the human food system, creating a chart—or map—of the myriad factors that make up the whole process.
Raw sewage may become a new source of energy for the world. That’s right—electricity from poop.
Despite eating healthy meals, a stressful workplace and lack of exercise can contribute to weight gain, a recent study concluded.
The Protection of Information bill would allow government officials to classify information as secretive, in order to ensure national security and to prevent espionage. Journalists or citizens caught disseminating classified information could face up to 25 years in prison.
Environment, Public Health, World
Coriander reduces methane production in sheep guts by up to 40 percent. Researches say the effect could be the same in cows.
On July 18, Syria 's Education Ministry announced a ban on niqabs in all of the country's public and private universities.