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Rebecca Leber

I'm a New York native, now in DC at the Center for American Progress. I was one of PolicyMic's first interns, and I consider both the online community and Harlem office to be smart, supportive places.

From J.K. Rowling to Kristen Wiig, Top 5 Feminists of the 21st Century
From J.K. Rowling to Kristen Wiig, Top 5 Feminists of the 21st Century

Find out who made the list of top five most inspirational women who have promoted the feminist cause through their work.

Should Americans Support the Tea Party or Occupy Wall Street?
Should Americans Support the Tea Party or Occupy Wall Street?

I'm an American underwater in debt and with a stagnant income. Which group should I support: the Tea Party or Occupy Wall Street?

Not Everyone is Backing OWS
Not Everyone is Backing OWS

The Occupy Wall Street protests are an unorganized and unfocused movement that will not accomplish anything unless they become more than an extra annoyance and expense for New Yorkers.

Why Herman Cain Deserves Our Respect
Why Herman Cain Deserves Our Respect

Cain has moved form being the fringe, joke candidate to a front-runner in the GOP.

Fringe Candidates Should Leave Primaries for the Winners
Fringe Candidates Should Leave Primaries for the Winners

The jam-packed nature of the GOP primary is distracting front-runners Rick Perry and Mitt Romney from focusing on their bids for the White House.

Portraits of Muslim-Americans
Portraits of Muslim-Americans

Hear from these young Muslim-American leaders about the role religion plays in shaping their identity and political views.

Don't Believe the Hurricane Hype
Don't Believe the Hurricane Hype

Natural disasters like Hurricane Irene get sensationalized in the media, but more mundane types of weather like extreme temperatures are actually more dangerous.

Empty Lot Gardens Fortify Inner-City Communities
Empty Lot Gardens Fortify Inner-City Communities

Community gardens in Brooklyn are empowering locals to become more environmentally conscious and fight against obesity.

Which Public Figure Most Inspires You?
Which Public Figure Most Inspires You?

Join the debate: Recent events in U.S. and international politics have shown that politicians can be the cause of problems. Still, there are some great leaders out there. Who most inspires you?

Egyptian-Israeli Tensions Escalate: Scenes From Cairo
Egyptian-Israeli Tensions Escalate: Scenes From Cairo

Protests erupted in Cairo this weekend at the Israeli Embassy and at the home of the Israeli ambassador.

Could President Michele Bachmann Become a Reality?
Could President Michele Bachmann Become a Reality?

Only in today's hyper-conservative, anti-incumbent political climate could Bachmann be a front-runner for the GOP nominee and presidency.

3 Ways The Federal Government Must Guide Education
3 Ways The Federal Government Must Guide Education

Historically, education has been viewed as a state right, but this issue must be addressed nationally.

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What Today's Environmentalist Looks Like

The "environmentalist" stereotype can carry a stigma. Our generation rejects that label, explaining how even the smallest actions are environmental.

No: Fracking is Energy's Economic Gold Mine
No: Fracking is Energy's Economic Gold Mine

Hydrofracking's role in job creation and driving down natural energy costs outweighs inconclusive data about its environmental cost.

Warning: The Health Side Effects of Consumer Drug Marketing
Warning: The Health Side Effects of Consumer Drug Marketing

Pharmaceuticals' advertising of prescription medication to consumers does nothing to promote health education and should be banned in the U.S.

Evangelical Environmentalists: Fighting Climate Change in God's Name
Evangelical Environmentalists: Fighting Climate Change in God's Name

Environmentalism has taken head amongst a new generation of evangelical Christians hoping to preserve "God's creation."

Bachmann As President is Bad For Women
Bachmann As President is Bad For Women

It would be fantastic to have a woman in the White House — but if we elect President Bachmann, she may be the last woman to make it there.

The Two-Faced World of the
The Two-Faced World of the "Cultural Tourism" Industry

In the tourism industry, the emphasis on preserving culture may help benefit a population economically, or may be a reason they are purposefully kept in poverty.

Pro-Life, Pro-Choice Win With Free Birth Control
Pro-Life, Pro-Choice Win With Free Birth Control

Required insurance coverage of birth control without co-pays is a victory for our health care system.

What Happened to Obama's Passion?
What Happened to Obama's Passion?

A scathing review in Sunday's New York Times paints Obama as a disappointment. Do you agree?

Greek Connections Trump Career Services in Post-College Job Hunt
Greek Connections Trump Career Services in Post-College Job Hunt

Greek organizations and their alumni are more helpful than any university's career center in finding jobs.

The NFL Free Agency Fever Hits Politicians
The NFL Free Agency Fever Hits Politicians

With NFL free agency captivating the nation, what would the U.S. look like if the political arena had a free agency period for politicians to jump parties when they choose?

Government to Spend Billions Encouraging 30 Minute Walks?
Government to Spend Billions Encouraging 30 Minute Walks?

A federally-sponsored initiative that encourages taxpayers to take occasional walks is just one of many head-scratching aspects of a little-known multi-billion dollar government program.

Hostage Taking: A New Quirk in Our Democracy
Hostage Taking: A New Quirk in Our Democracy

Democrats can learn from the GOP's success in the deficit debate: take the situation hostage.

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5 Technologies That Will Change the World

These innovations have a realistic potential to address global problems, like access to clean water, disease, quality of life, and climate change.

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UN Meeting on Youth Empowerment Fails to Address Issues

The UN International Year of Youth is meaningless unless leaders and political systems are prepared to give young people a credible voice in real decision-making.

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The Best and Worst of YouTube Political Campaigns

Viral campaign videos have one thing in common: they're easy to laugh at. YouTube campaigning can either backfire or propel candidates into the blog stratosphere.

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5 Ways to Make a Difference in the 2012 Election

As the presidential election approaches, here are some ways to influence the vote without using your wallet.

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Pres. Clinton: Young People Must be More Informed

PolicyMic reports from Campus Progress' National Conference in Washington, D.C., as President Clinton and other speakers charge our generation to turn truth into power.

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Behind the Virtual “Cloud,” a Trail of Smoke

Data centers, the internet's infrastructure, support ever-expanding technology. But as this industry grows, so does its environmental footprint.

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Women Still Lose in Politics

Females comprise a startlingly low percentage of government seats at all levels of office, and poor recruitment strategy is to blame as women are less likely to run for office.

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"Minority Report" Meets Homeland Security

Homeland Security began testing a new privacy tool that can "sense" if you are about to commit a crime. But the government should take privacy cues from the likes of Facebook and Google.