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The Cove Still Open for Slaughter

'The Cove' exposed Japan's bloody annual dolphin slaughter to the world. Many thought the film would end the killing. But the hunt began again Sept. 1. And the team from the film is still taking action. Read More »
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The Cove Still Open for Slaughter

The Cove: "We Will Not Rest"

As Japan's annual dolphin hunting season opens, activist Ric O'Barry vows to keep fighting to end the practice. Read More »
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The Cove: "We Will Not Rest"

TAKE ACTION: Save Trees, Save Species

When we cut down trees, we lose more than forests; we also perpetuate species extinction through loss of habitat. Help reverse this trend and protect biodiversity. Read More »
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Plastic Bag Ban Blows Away

Lawmakers in California killed an ambitious plan to outlaw flimsy plastic grocery bags in America's most populous state. Read More »
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Plastic Bag Ban Blows Away

TAKE ACTION: Give a Child a Healthy Smile

Every child deserves a healthy smile, but many don’t have access to affordable dental care. Be a “Tooth Fairy” to a kid in need. Read More »
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Kid-Friendly Carrots
Baby carrots get flashy packaging to compete with junk food. More

An App for That
iPhone app gives a voice to kids with autism and cerebral palsy. More

By the Numbers
380 million reasons why plastic bag bans are a good idea. More

Male Sex Trafficking
Spanish authorities make first forced male prostitution bust. More

Make Way for Hybrids
Calif. hands out another 40,000 passes for clean cars in HOV lanes. More

Rubber Meets the Road
How camels are used to deliver condoms to nomads in Africa. More

In Their Own Words
There are 218 million child laborers. These are their stories. More

Not Grandpa's Sow
The FDA is pondering genetically engineered farm animals. More

Not All Bad News
After the quake, a glimmer of hope in Haiti's schools. More

TakePart Perspectives
Waiting for 'Superman' kicks off a national conversation. More

Roadside Sex Boxes
Switzerland's new approach to get prostitutes off the streets. More

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Double Your Savings

The average American uses 700 pounds of paper annually. Reduce your paper consumption and save trees by doubling up when you print or photocopy—use both sides of the paper.

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September 1, 1964: First Japanese Player in MLB

Forget Ichiro and Nomo. Long before either of those hurlers picked up a baseball, Masanori Murakami was pitching in the majors. More

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Nina Smith talks to TakePart about the films and books that inspire her to work to end child labor in the carpet industry. More

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