AltWeeklies Wire
New Report from Human-Rights Group Yields Another Reason to Stop Smokingnew
The Plan International report interviewed 44 Malawian teens about their experiences working full-time on tobacco farms. The kids described work that's too difficult for people their size, 12-hour days (at the least) with few breaks and average pay of 18 cents a day. They also reported being hit, tormented and raped by supervisors.
San Diego CityBeat |
Editorial |
08-26-2009 |
Science
Snuffed: How Big Tobacco Killed the Texas Smoking Bannew
With the tide of public sentiment so strong against them, Big Tobacco's well-paid minions adopted ninja tactics, lobbying members behind closed doors and over the telephone to snuff out a high-profile bill with such widespread public support.
The Texas Observer |
Melissa del Bosque |
07-01-2009 |
Politics
Effects of Stress Can Be Painful
Stress is easy to have, hard to diagnose, and often treated with holistic methods.
Monday Magazine |
Adrienne Mercer |
05-19-2004 |
Science
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