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Hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking” as it’s more commonly called, has become the topic of heated debates in recent years. Its proponents claim that it’s a totally safe and necessary process that will help with energy independence and boost local economies by providing jobs. Its detractors fear environmental and ecological disaster if fracking is allowed to continue and to expand into new regions. With accusations flying back and forth, it’s hard to know what to believe. Let’s take a look at current scientific knowledge of the process to get a better grasp on the true situation. Read More. 

Takedown: Rosie the Republican

You’ve heard, right? There is a war on women being fought, and it is being fought by… the Democrats. At least, that’s what Fox News is saying, and this week’s Takedown crapdate capitalizes on this nonsense. Read more. 

Weekly Anime Review

Jordan’s got the skinny on what’s new in Anime this week! Read more. 

Hello again, Persephoneers. We know you’re waiting for the 12 o’clock post with bated breath, but there are plenty of other articles in our archive that you can read while you wait! Check out these three articles from yesterday that are really wonderful reads:

Weekly Anime Recap

Are you an anime fan? Jordan’s weekly posts will have you caught up on your favorite shows. Read more. 

Awkwardette’s Ill-Advised Guide to Getting it On: The OkCupid Paradox

And you can’t kill OkCupid anymore than you can kill your dumb poop-munching brother/sister. Jerks. No matter how I try, my profile cannot stay disabled longer than a week or two (and deleting it? Oh please, that ain’t happening). And the thing is, when you come back, you get this influx of messages that you get all excited about because you forgot how much these people will drive you mad and disappoint you. It’s a sick trap. Read more.

Canadian Politics!

Curious about Canada? Find out what’s going on in Canadian politics with our resident expert. Read more.