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Published  by the:
American Humanist Association
May June 2003

Effects of the War on Iraq

 
Alas, Babylon! How the Bush Administration Allowed the Sack of Iraq's Antiquities
 by Almira Poudrier
During the U.S. war with Iraq, Bush administration negligence led to the theft and destruction of countless invaluable artifacts and documents. Irresponsible and careless at best, there may have been elements of intentionality and religious bias.

Lessons from the U.S. War on Iraq
 by Greg Shafer
When the war on Iraq began, U.S. democracy experienced further erosion. Furthermore, the mass media was both unsympathetic to war dissenters and unwilling to expose U.S. government complicity in the rise of Saddam Hussein's regime.
 
Celebrities Counter the War
 by Erika Waak
In its eagerness to label some celebrities as un-American for speaking out against the U.S. war on Iraq, the media attributed dire consequences for those celebrities' careers. But, in truth, these courageous few have realized surprising popularity and career growth.
 
How Should We "Support" Our Troops?
 by Norene Kelly
Supporting U.S. troops in Iraq goes beyond the mere display of a yellow ribbon or a bumper sticker. Military personnel need higher pay and better social programs. (Read Article in PDF)

Articles

 
Discussion of Humanist Manifesto III
 
Humanism and Its Aspirations: Humanist Manifesto III has received wide circulation. Here is a sampling of remarks, additional early signers, and commentary on the landmark document.
 
2003 Essay Contest Winners
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Child Labor: The Real Solution
 by Sarah Rose Miller
Western culture commonly views child labor as inherently wrong, yet the practice is so embedded in so many societies that its complete elimination could be extremely detrimental. Instead, child labor must be reformed through a consumer-based movement. (Read Article in PDF)

 
Dispelling the Illusion of Lifejackets: The First Step Toward a Healthy Earth Canoe
 by Gretchen Rasmusson
If the world can be viewed as a canoe, then we as its inhabitants must protect and nurture it first and foremost, lest we destroy it and, inevitably, ourselves.(Read Article in PDF)

Features

The Issue At Hand
 by Fred Edwords

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

UP FRONT:
Another Wall Falls: Turkey Lifts the Barrier That Cuts Cyprus in Two
 by Christopher Hitchens

Damascus Sighted: Where's the Next Distraction War?
  by Nick Fox

Skeptical Eye: The Advent of Self-Healing Mines
 by David Marcoux

Human Rights Watch: Endangered Humans
 by Bob Jones

Environmental Watch: Deserts Advancing, Civilization Retreating
  by Janet Larsen

Technology and Society: Embryonic Stem Cell Research
  by Jim Moran

Church and State:
Rick the Lip, Wrong Paige, and the Plumed Knight
 by Edd Doerr

Reviews

Worth Noting
  by Karen Ann Gajewski

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