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Did the Discovery Channel Censor a Climate Change Show?
They say it's a "scheduling issue," but the channel that birthed "Shark Week" looks to be blocking climate change information.
Culture
Community Engagement: How the Internet Ruined My Perception of What's Popular
NBC sitcom Community is in trouble, and all this time I thought it was a runaway hit. Thanks for nothing, Twitter.
News
Occupy Wall Streeters Aren't Republicans—Or Democrats
Attention, 2012 candidates: Most Occupy Wall Street supporters have no party affiliation.
News
Herman Cain, Ann Coulter, and 'Not Going With the Flow'
When it comes to politics, going against your upbringing or community earns you street cred.
News
Can Herman Cain Shake Off Those Sexual Harassment Charges? Easily
Reports of sexual harassment charges against Herman Cain threaten to end his campaign. But never fear, Herman, there's a time-worn path to redemption.
News
What's Different About Mississippi's Personhood Amendment?
Mississippi voters are about to weigh in on the most radical anti-abortion amendment since Roe v. Wade.
Lifestyle
Virgin Territory: Why the HPV Vaccine for Boys Will Be a Tough Sell
Controversy around the HPV vaccine has always been about policing sexuality. The CDC's latest move will be no exception.
Lifestyle
GOOD Challenge Update: We're Shedding Pounds and Winning Cash
We're halfway done with October's challenge to get healthy, and now there's money on the line. Join us!
Culture
When Digital Shaming Goes Too Far: Lessons From the Seattle Tip Stiffer
A mean comment made this week in Seattle sparked a digital lynch mob. What can we learn from the Andrew Meyer dustup?
News
Most Americans Don't Believe Nation Is Economically Divided
New research shows that, despite mounting evidence, most Americans still don't believe they're split into "haves" and "have-nots."
Culture
Ken Burns Talks New York Drunks, His New Prohibition Documentary
Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns talks to GOOD about his best drinking story, his new documentary Prohibition, and American drinking culture.
News
The Case for Taxes: What Obama Can Learn from Elizabeth Warren
When it comes to explaining why we tax the rich, Elizabeth Warren is a virtuoso.
Culture
My Facebook Timeline: The Journal I Didn't Know I Was Keeping
Bask in the glory of the early Facebook universe, where your wall was for inside jokes and drunken-night recaps.
News
If You Care Where Your Taxes Go, You Should Care About Palestine
Many Americans don't care about the U.N. vote on Palestinian statehood. But we should: $3 billion of our tax money goes to Israel each year.
News
What's Different About the Troy Davis Case? (UPDATED)
Why does the Troy Davis case call for a hashtag and a prison strike? Here's why it was different this time.
Business
Hard Philanthropy: 50 Cent Fights Hunger With Energy Drink
Is 50 Cent the new Sally Struthers? The gangsta rapper wants to feed a billion people in five years by selling energy drinks.
News
Shut Out: Mississippi Hate Crime Shows the Mistreatment of Gay Widowers
The aftermath of a racist murder in Mississippi reminds us why it's so important for the government to acknowledge gay relationships.
Culture
How Reading Fiction Boosts Empathy
A new study says people can improve their sensitivity to others simply by reading books.
