Social Issues

Magazine articles on social issues such as crime, the environment, abortion, wealth distribution, drugs, etc.

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Investment Advisor August 2009 Robert F. Keane	The Green Advisor: Cleaner Air and Cash Many critics have failed to look at the carbon cap and trade market that is already functioning in this country on a voluntary basis.
Investment Advisor August 2009 Robert F. Keane	Alternative Energy Twisting in the Wind The Pickens plan was not the only one to cut back on ambitious alternative energy plans.
Popular Mechanics August 2009 Brad Reagan	CSI Myths: The Shaky Science Behind Forensics Bite marks, blood-splatter patterns, ballistics, and hair, fiber and handwriting analysis sound compelling in the courtroom, but much of the "science" behind forensic science rests on surprisingly shaky foundations.
ifeminists July 28, 2009 Trudy Schuett	Domestic Violence 101. The personal v. the political The 2005 document put out by the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence with federal funding is entitled, Action for Social Change. There are sources cited that once again blame men and the "patriarchy" for the continuing oppression of women.
Popular Mechanics July 27, 2009 Brad Reagan	The Truth About 4 Common Forensics Methods Room for doubt in deciphering the information in four important types of criminal evidence
ifeminists July 27, 2009 Wendy McElroy	The Guise of Protecting Children The children's author Philip Pullman [author of "The Golden Compass"] has said that he will give up talks in schools rather than submit to 'insulting' criminal records vetting under the UK's new Independent Safeguarding Authority.
Chemistry World July 24, 2009 Rebecca Trager	Prenatal exposure to urban pollutants lowers IQ Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are byproducts from burning organic material, and their primary source in cities is motor vehicle emissions.
ifeminists July 24, 2009 Wendy McElroy	More on why you should not volunteer with children The author delves more deeply into the case of a Florida man who was given a life sentence for child molestation.
ifeminists July 23, 2009 Wendy McElroy	Do not volunteer to work with children In order to do a kind and charitable deed -- you must submit to the indignity of proving you are not a pedophile.
Entrepreneur August 2009 Gwen Moran	Franchising's Green Scene Environmentally friendly franchises can mean business success -- just be sure they're as green as they clam.
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