Articles by Madeleine Thomas

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

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Happy Hump Day! It’s time to stop hating on women in tech

Here's a shout-out to some of the women -- both IRL and fictional! -- making strides in tech, startup, and video game culture.

Madeleine Thomas Culture
This giant sperm bank in Colorado will save our hamburgers

The goal of this massive sperm bank is to protect heritage breeds from extinction -- and also to make them more climate-hardy.

Madeleine Thomas Food and Agriculture
Why are officials turning off the tap this summer in some of America’s most vulnerable cities?

Come April, municipal utilities start cracking down on businesses and homes with late water bills by shutting off their taps. Is it ethical?

Madeleine Thomas Culture
These maps show how rent is too damn high across America

You need to spend a lot of time working to make ends meet on minimum wage.

Madeleine Thomas Culture