Social Issues

Magazine articles on social issues such as crime, the environment, abortion, wealth distribution, drugs, etc.

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Reason May 2003 Sara Rimensnyder	We Want Your House A recent eminent domain takings case is all the more unfortunate because it could have been avoided.
Outside May 2003 Bruce Barcott	Last Flight Out The Macal River Valley in Belize is home to three-toed tapirs, elusive jaguars, and a rare subspecies of scarlet macaw. But if Belize Electricity Ltd. gets its way, one of the richest riparian habitats north of the Amazon will disappear beneath the waters of a controversial dam.
Searcher May 2003 Miriam Drake	Government Doublethink: Protection or Supression in Information This article deals with government information activities after September 11, 2001 and covers regulations and actions related to government withholding, suppressing, and altering information.
Searcher May 2003 Barbara Quint	Reality Programming For many reasons, this war is much less of a communal experience than past wars were. And the rise of Internet news sources simply multiplies the individual user's ability to design their own reality. And one wonders how to archive this new mode of history.
Geotimes May 2003 Christina Reed	Managing freshwater around the world The role of climate and development on freshwater resources
IDB America April 2003 Paul Constance	An army of volunteer teachers Mexican youths volunteer to teach school in isolated rural villages, earning scholarships and vivid memories in return
IDB America April 2003 Charo Quesada	Culture factories In Brazil, art manages to rescue the young from crime and violence.
IDB America April 2003 Paul Constance	Both advocates and watchdogs Active parent associations are key to the success of Mexico's Community Education program.
IDB America April 2003 Paulina Gonzalez-Pose	Education that respects cultures and communities Many things about Mexico's Community Education program are inspiring, starting with the enthusiam of the young instructors who volunteer to teach in remote and often difficult settings.
ifeminists April 22, 2003 Carey Roberts	UNICEF's One-Sided Pursuit of Gender Equality This Special Report analyzes the UNICEF sex-specific programs for girls and boys.
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