Clips
Robert Louis Stevenson’s Samoa
A journey to the famous writer’s final resting place
(National Geographic Traveler’s Intelligent Travel, October 8, 2010)
Our Endangered Values
The former president traces America’s “moral crisis” to the rise of fundamentalism.
(Mother Jones, June 2, 2006)
Adapting on the Atoll
As Tuvalu faces the threat of climate change, residents try to balance adaption against migration.
(Alicia Patterson Reporter, Spring 2009)
Key to the Castle
In November, John Key led his National coalition to victory and became New Zealand’s third prime minister of Jewish descent.
(World Jewish Digest, November 2008)
More Money, More Problems
Despite historic campaign finance reform, money still rules politics.
(Mother Jones, December 3, 2004)
Primary Voters Aren’t Radical
Commentary: Contrary to perception, voters in early primaries prefer safe, centrist candidates.
(The New Republic, September 1, 2006)
10 Massive Screw-Ups in Paleontology
Fossils rarely do scientists the courtesy of showing up intact, so putting them together is like solving a jigsaw puzzle. A tough one. Without a picture on the box to go by. It’s no wonder a few old bones have made some of the world’s smartest scientists look so stupid.
(Mental_Floss, July/August 2007)