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Can America's Largest Green Business Development Spark a Movement?

An attempt to build the country's largest sustainable shopping center morphed into an experiment in green business development.

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In Detroit, Big-Box Stores Aren't the Enemy—They're a Source of Pride

The city has been without a brand-name supermarket since 2007. But government is trying to change that.

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The Subway Falafel Sandwich and the Americanization of Ethnic Food

“Mediterranean food is delicious,” Zaibak says. It’s about time everyone knew it.

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Public Access: Facebook Says There's No Conflict Between Profit and Privacy

About to realize a fortune, Mark Zuckerberg promises: "We make money to build better services."

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The OPEN Bill and the Future of Crowdsourced Legislation

KeepTheWebOpen functions like a combination of Wikipedia and any familiar commenting system: Click a sentence in the bill and add your changes.

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How Hip-Hop Lost Faith in Obama: A Lesson in Lyrics

The fervor of the 2008 election has dimmed virtually every place you look. Obama’s nods in rap songs are no exception.

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How Political Posturing Kept Two Americans Imprisoned in Iran

From accusations of espionage to a proposed prisoner swap, a glimpse into the two-year process to win release for two Americans.