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From Soy to Sex: Why ‘Natural’ Often Means Bad for Women

From Soy to Sex: Why ‘Natural’ Often Means Bad for Women From Soy to Sex: Why ‘Natural’ Often Means Bad for Women

A throwback is just that, even if it is shrouded in organic hemp cloth.

May 1, 2013 / Column / Jessica Valenti

Why Jason Collins Is More Roger Bannister Than Jackie Robinson

Why Jason Collins Is More Roger Bannister Than Jackie Robinson Why Jason Collins Is More Roger Bannister Than Jackie Robinson

By coming out of the closet as an active, male pro athlete, Jason Collins has redefined the possible.

May 1, 2013 / Dave Zirin

A Professional Victim: On Ira B. Arnstein A Professional Victim: On Ira B. Arnstein

How music plagiarism ruined a composer’s career and literally drove him mad.

Apr 30, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Caleb Crain

Times Square Blues

Times Square Blues Times Square Blues

A visit to a forlorn sex shop inspires meditation on the diverse meanings of solidarity, mutuality and community.

Apr 30, 2013 / Rick Perlstein

Google’s Spymasters Are Now Worried About Your Secrets

Google’s Spymasters Are Now Worried About Your Secrets Google’s Spymasters Are Now Worried About Your Secrets

Search engine executives warn about invasive government surveillance, but the digital arms trade begins with their own technologies.

Apr 30, 2013 / Robert Scheer

Buddhist Violence in Burma

Buddhist Violence in Burma Buddhist Violence in Burma

Buddhism is marked by concern for the welfare of all “sentient” creatures. But when it is harnessed to ethnic intolerance and extreme nationalism, it can turn violent. ...

Apr 30, 2013 / Barbara Crossette

The Life and Death of Words

The Life and Death of Words The Life and Death of Words

Walking libraries... a God named “Word”.. what Sherlock Holmes never said... read it here!

Apr 30, 2013 / Eduardo Galeano

Crossing the Mexican Border—in a Theater

Crossing the Mexican Border—in a Theater Crossing the Mexican Border—in a Theater

The interactive La Ruta dramatizes an experience that many immigrants know too well—and senators could learn from.

Apr 30, 2013 / Aura Bogado

Does Guantanamo Exist?

Does Guantanamo Exist? Does Guantanamo Exist?

Are those hunger strikers I hear? Or is it just the wind?

Apr 30, 2013 / Tom Tomorrow

Jason Collins: The Substance of Change

Jason Collins: The Substance of Change Jason Collins: The Substance of Change

We can no longer say that no active male athlete has ever come out of closet. Meet the NBA’s Jason Collins.

Apr 30, 2013 / Dave Zirin

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