Society Highlights

While in college in the mid-90s, Dustin Lance Black first viewed Rob Epstein's documentary The Times of Harvey Milk. He thought, "I just want to do something with this, why hasn't someone done something with this?" Mr. Black grew up in a Mormon household in San Antonio, Texas. In 2000, he wrote and directed The Journey of Jared Price, a romance film, and Something Close to Heaven, a coming-of-age short film. In this video he stresses the importance of educating for tolerance towards homosexuals.

Groundhog Day is a holiday in Canada and the United States, celebrated on the second day of February. It is famous for using a groundhog to predict the end of winter.

To stay profitable in the Heartland today, farmers, ranchers and growers often have to look for other forms of income. Case in point – what do you do when the crops are harvested and the fields lay fallow? Well, in places like Iowa and Kansas, some savvy farmers are welcoming sportsmen onto their land – and making a tidy profit in the process.

In this internet age, more and more farmers are spending time at a computer keyboard. Farmers use the internet to increase productivity and to keep up with current conditions. And the website for the USDA is a place to check on the latest farming regulations and information. And websites with forums give farmers an opportunity to talk with each other!

Rhiannon and Audra talk about Halloween, pop culture, and more.

It's often said that American farmers feed the world. But it's not just our food and fiber that make a difference -- it's our knowledge. Scientific advances in agriculture have spared millions of people from starvation. And in Iowa's state capital of Des Moines, hundreds of people from around the globe gather to award people helping feed the world.

In this video Sophie Grigson learns about the importance of fung shui in Hong Kong life.

Eric flies to California to show just how not green air travel is on Real World Green.

Author Robert Greene talks about whether he practices the power and seduction strategies he preaches.

LIM College where business meets fashion is honoring Vanessa Williams of Ugly Betty, also featuring Judith Light, Jacqui Wenzel, Elizabeth S. Marcuse, Wendy Williams, Patricia Field and LIM students.

Rep. Anthony Weiner announced that he is resigning after illicit pictures were released through Twitter.

If drinking makes us healthier and wealthier, why is America's liquor policy so screwy? Jimmy Carter legalized home brewing in 1978, and that new found freedom fueled the craft beer movement that continues to lavish beer lovers with endless choices.

Philip Weiss, writer and founder of Mondoweiss, talks about how gay relationships are similar to straight ones.