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Going Green in a Downturn
In a recession, is environmentalism a luxury reserved for the rich? In a special Earth Day feature, NEWSWEEK investigates how the global recession is affecting the green movement. We'll chat with environmental leaders who aren't your stereotypical green activists about how the economy affects their communities, from South Los Angeles to the Coal Belt. We'll also call out celebrities who are the biggest hypocrites when it comes to environmental issues.
Rock Supergroups Rock On
We look back at 15 good, bad and simply hilarious rock supergroups, and profile Tinted Windows, the latest superstar hopefuls, featuring members of Hanson and the Smashing Pumpkins. Check out the story and photos.
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- In The Gaggle, Holly Bailey and the rest of the White House team file daily reports from the halls of power.
- Daniel Gross wades through the murky world of high finance in his weekly Web-only column, Money Culture.
- Read Wealth of Nations, a blog about the impact of the global financial crisis, by Michael Hirsh and others.
- Get the latest coverage of arts, culture and entertainment in Pop Vox, a new blog by Sarah Ball.
- Eleanor Clift helps unravel Washington's inner workings in her weekly column, Capitol Letter.
Pirates, Christianity and Digital Love
These are the most read stories and photo galleries on Newsweek.com for the week ending April 17.
1. Photos: Pirates Throughout History
2. Photos: Child Stars who Broke Out, or Bombed
3. Photos: Phil Spector's Strange Hair, Strange Life
4. How to Deal
It will take a lot more than SEALs and snipers to defend global shipping and American prestige. What Obama can learn from the French.
By Christopher Dickey
5. If It’s in the Ground, It Can Only Go Down
By Ruchir Sharma
6. Photos: Hail to the Beasts--A Gallery of Presidential Pets
7. The End of Christian America
The percentage of self-identified Christians has fallen 10 points in the past two decades. How that statistic explains who we are now—and what, as a nation, we are about to become.
By Jon Meacham
8. Photos: One Couple's Cyber-Romance
By Jessica Bennett
9. Obama Gets Gun-Shy
Despite a recent spate of killings, the president and fellow Democrats choose not to wage war on assault weapons.
By Michael Isikoff and Suzanne Smalley
10. A Geek Love Story
How new technology is changing the way we think about love, lust and desire in the digital age.
By Jessica Bennett
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Going Green in a Downturn
In a recession, is environmentalism a luxury reserved for the rich?In a special feature, Newsweek investigates. Read interviews with local activists who reveal how they're making a difference in their communities, from the South Bronx to America's Coal Belt, and view a photo gallery of celebrities and their favorite environmental causes.
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These are some of the columnists, guest writers and bloggers you can find on Newsweek.com.
- Join in the conversation at PostGlobal, where Fareed Zakaria and others talk about the latest global headlines.
- Read Wealth of Nations, a blog on the impact of the global financial crisis by Rana Foroohar and others.
- http://blog.newsweek.com
- In dealing with Somalia's pirates, Obama can learn something from the French, says Christopher Dickey.
- At The Gaggle, Holly Bailey and Katie Connolly blog about the occasional absurdity of Washington, D.C.
- Daniel Gross wades through the murky world of high finance in his weekly Web-only column Money Culture.
Maritime Marauders and the White House's Top Dog
These are the top articles, galleries and interactives on Newsweek.com's international site for the week ending April 17.
1. 'Photos: Pirates Throughout History'
A collection of the world's most infamous maritime marauders, from Blackbeard to Somali hijackers.
2. 'If It's in the Ground, It Can Only Go Down'
Despite short-term peaks in oil prices, commodities historically trend downward.
3. 'Photos: The Greediest People of All Time'
Wall Street didn't invent greed. A look at our shortlist of the greediest people across history.
4. 'The End of Christian America'
The percentage of self-identified Christians is declining. What does this mean for America?
5. 'A Geek Love Story'
How new technology is changing the way we think about love, lust and desire in the digital age.
6. 'In the Grip of the Unknown'
It takes courage and discipline to live every day with epilepsy. A good doctor helps, too.
7. 'Photos: Child Stars Who Broke Out, or Bombed'
Even the cuddliest child stars can't make it in the big leagues unless they reinvent themselves.
8. 'Photos: Hail to the Beasts--Presidential Pets'
The animal companions of presidents past, from mutts to purebreds to a cow named Pauline.
9. 'WallStreet Digs In'
Wall Street players are resistant to fundamental change. Is Obama getting the message?
10. 'Is Robert Gates a Genius?'
In the past, weapons production has existed in a dreamland, regardless of enemies or costs.
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