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Singing along with ‘Romantic Songs of the Patriarchy’

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An entertaining, yet grueling, look at misogyny in popular songs.

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A California startup tries to capture the elusive spoken word — and make it searchable

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Car-Sharing Programs Gain Speed

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Planning for Rising Water

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In the red, the Golden State is making tough choices

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