Articles by Madeleine Thomas

Madeleine Thomas is a Grist fellow. Follow her on Twitter.

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Emma Thompson, an ant biologist, and a bodega documentarian: It’s Woman Crush Wednesday!

Need a bit more pep in that step? Give yourself a little break and check out our weekly roundup of badass women.

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What happened to America’s black farmers?

In 1920, black farmers represented 14 percent of U.S. farmers; today, they make up less than 2 percent.

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Earth Day doesn’t suck this year, thanks to Woman Crush Wednesday

This week's roundup comes alongside two green holidays, depending on what (or how) you like to celebrate.

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How can we stop farmer suicides?

Even decades after the farm crisis, the profession still has one of the highest suicide rates.

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