Seed Nominated for National Magazine Award

...in the "General Excellence" category for publications with a circulation between 100,000 and 250,000. Details here. The issues nominated are June/July, November, December/January.

I've posted the covers below, along with my pieces from each issue. Congrats to all the hardworking and visionary folks at the magazine!

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As Science Goes, So Goes the Nation: How the White House misunderestimated the height, width, breadth and depth of a crucial cultural meme.

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Science 2006: For too long scientists have approached politics with one hand tied behind their backs. This November, that's going to change.

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The New Scientist: James Hansen is the world's most outspoken climate researcher.

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