Paul Watson's Sea shepherd showcase: Animal planet's
"whale wars"
 Don't miss Planet's "Whale Wars", airing Fall '08. The series will chronicle Sea Shepherd's dramatic struggle to protect marine life.
Daisy Hernandez in Fall issue of ms. magazine
 ColorLines, the 2007 general excellence winner, bills itself as “the national newsmagazine on race and politics,” but its scope is vastly broader. From economics, education, and the environment to immigration, queer issues, fine arts, and pop culture, ColorLines examines the myriad ways race—and our ideas about race—intersect with everyday life. New book by robin wright
 Robin Wright's new book Dreams and Shadows captures the Middle East in the midst of an historic transition. It draws on 35 years of reporting—through wars, revolutions and uprisings as well as the birth of new democracy movements and a new generation of activists—in two dozen countries. Rounding the Human corners - new book of poetry by linda hogan
In her first book of poetry since 1993's groundbreaking The Book of Medicines, Linda Hogan locates the intimate connections between all living things and uncovers the layers that both protect and disguise our affinities, in Rounding the Human Corners. Hogan's wisdom, gleaned from a lifelong commitment to caring for wildlife and the environment, has been deepened by the hard-won, humbling revelations of illness. With soaring imagery, clear lyrics, and entrancing rhythm, her poetry becomes a visionary instrument singing to and for humanity.
philip hilts named new director
Philip J. Hilts, the author of six books and a prize-winning health and science reporter for both The New York Times and The Washington Post, has been named the third director of the Knight Science Journalism Fellowships at MIT.
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TIMOTHY EGAN
 Egan’s award-winning book The Worst Hard Time is a moving history of the people who survived the Dust Bowl. He not only recounts individual tales of courage and suffering, but how ambitious yet short-sighted policies led to this great ecological disaster. This and his previous books on the American West make Egan one of the nation’s best historical chroniclers.
Tissa hami in pbs documentary
Tissa is one of five comedians featured in the upcoming documentary, Stand Up: Muslim American Comics Come of Age, which will air on PBS Monday, January 28, 2008 at 10pm. Make sure you tune in and check the documentary out. It's sure to be full of laughs and insight.
angela shelton's new book
Angela’s book, Finding Angela Shelton, will be in stores on April 1st, 2008 through the Meredith Publishing Company. The book tells about how Angela was faced with her past, how she dealt with it and coped, and how she healed. Her goal is that all survivors read it and are inspired to break the cycle of trauma.
jessica valenti's new book
In 50 Double Standards Every Woman Should Know, Jessica Valenti, author of Full Frontal Feminism, calls out the double standards that affect every woman. With sass, humor, and in-your-face facts, this book informs and equips women with the tools they need to combat sexist comments, topple ridiculous stereotypes (girls aren’t good at math?), and end the promotion of lame double standards.
ira rifkin - Spiritual Leaders Who Changed the World
Ira Rifkin has recently edited Spiritual Leaders Who Changed the World: The Essential Handbook to the Past Century of Religion, which will be published by SkyLight Paths. This book discusses the incredible diversity of religious expression (including non-traditional and even anti-traditional expressions) witnessed during the past century, and how that changed the way people think about religion.
new movie about harvey milk
Emile Hirsch, from Into the Wild, will portray Cleve Jones in Gus Van Sant's new movie Milk about Harvey Milk's life story.
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