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Waste Not, Water Naught

Western India's ongoing drought, in many ways a man-made disaster, offers many lessons on inequality and water politics on a warming planet.

2013 Utne Media Awards: The Winners

Nine exceptional magazines and websites we're proud to recognize.

From Odysseus to Styrofoam

Long thought to be eternal, omnipotent, and ultimately untouched by humankind, the world’s oceans are now seriously under threat.

The Silver Lining of Obama's Drone Speech

While President Obama’s May 23 speech did not signal a major change in the War on Terror, it did demonstrate the antiwar movement’s growing power.

June Music Sampler

Summer's here, and so is the beach-worthy music. Check out six new tracks from psychedelic to surf-punk on the latest music sampler.

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Fugitive Moments

Cool Ghouls bring in summer with bright vocals and upbeat arrangements.

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Hooded Fang's psychedelic head trip will stay in your head long after summer's over.

Listen: "Ode to Subterrania" by Hooded Fang

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Waste Not, Water Naught

2013 Utne Media Awards: The Winners

From Odysseus to Styrofoam

The Silver Lining of Obama's Drone Speech

June Music Sampler

Mind the Gap

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Fugitive Moments

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