‘Conservative feminism’ trademark of election rhetoric

Democracy, Featured, Nation

‘Conservative feminism’ trademark of election rhetoric

1 Comment 27 July 2010

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.

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Zimbabwean LGBT rights activist not guilty of ‘pornography’ charges

Democracy, Featured, World

Zimbabwean LGBT rights activist not guilty of ‘pornography’ charges

Leave a Comment 27 July 2010

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.

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Amazon forest destruction falls dramatically

Environment, Featured, World

Amazon forest destruction falls dramatically

Leave a Comment 27 July 2010

But there's debate over whether the decline is due to new enforcement technologies or basic economics.

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Wisconsin chancellor takes on Nike and wins big in Honduras

Democracy, Economy, Featured, World

Wisconsin chancellor takes on Nike and wins big in Honduras

1 Comment 27 July 2010

"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."

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The world of food … on a chart

Environment, Featured, Public Health, World

The world of food … on a chart

Leave a Comment 23 July 2010

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.

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Poop Power: Electricity generated from raw sewage

Environment

Poop Power: Electricity generated from raw sewage

2 Comments 23 July 2010

Raw sewage may become a new source of energy for the world. That’s right—electricity from poop.

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A stressful place can lead to weight gain

Featured, Public Health

A stressful place can lead to weight gain

Leave a Comment 23 July 2010

Despite eating healthy meals, a stressful workplace and lack of exercise can contribute to weight gain, a recent study concluded.

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‘Secrecy Bill’ debated in South Africa

Democracy, World

‘Secrecy Bill’ debated in South Africa

Leave a Comment 22 July 2010

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.

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Curry spices reduce methane in sheep, cow burps

Environment, Public Health, World

Curry spices reduce methane in sheep, cow burps

Leave a Comment 21 July 2010

Coriander reduces methane production in sheep guts by up to 40 percent. Researches say the effect could be the same in cows.

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France hardly alone on burqa ban

Democracy, Featured, World

France hardly alone on burqa ban

4 Comments 21 July 2010

On July 18, Syria 's Education Ministry announced a ban on niqabs in all of the country's public and private universities.

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