The Humanist NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2001 Volume 61, Number 6

Cover Story: Searching for the Whole Truth

Invading the Bill of Rights

by Barbara Dority

In the wake of the September 11 tragedy, civil liberties in the United States are in greater jeopardy than they've been in decades. Whenever there's a crisis, government grabs for more power - power that it takes from the people. In response We the People need to patriotically stand firm and just say "No."

Who Is Osama bin Laden?

by Michel Chossudovsky

Who advanced the doctrine of a theocratic Islam? Who brought together in Afghanistan the world's most extremist Muslims? Who trained them in terrorism? Who armed them? Here's a hint: it's the same people who recruited Osama bin Laden.

The Globalization of a Movement

by Andrew Hartman

The World Trade Center was a symbol of economic globalism and world trade-a system that has brought suffering to people worldwide. But terrorism isn't the solution and doesn't invalidate the peaceful anti-globalization movement.

Articles:

THE GHOSTS OF WAR

An Ode to Maxy Noble

by Ralph M. Patterson

In this personal memoir, we commemorate the sixtieth anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor by recounting its impact on civilians, one of whom is the author.

"I Sing of Arms and the Man"

by Philip Appleman

Because World War II was a "good" war, it didn't produce the level of poetry that came out of the the more conflicted and fractious war in Vietnam-a war that now has renewed significance for us today.

Hydrogen As the Way Toward Sustainability

by Seth Dunn

Yes, Virginia, there is a viable solution to the fossil-fuel economy. But will the largest energy producing and consuming nations adopt the renewable and pollution-free hydrogen economy in time?

The Positive Virtues of Physician-assisted Suicide

by Peter Rogatz

A medical doctor and leading activist in the death with dignity movement shows that granting patients the freedom to die is a positive benefit to both individuals and society. (Read Article)

Features:

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

UP FRONT:

Views Unconsidered, Remedies Untried

A Letter from an Afghan-American

Clash of Civilizations?

Terrorism, TV, and the Rage for Vegeance

ALTERNATIVE VOICES:

Arrest Suffering, Not Medical Marijuana Patients

WATCH ON THE RIGHT:

Another Theocracy: The Ties That Bind

CHURCH AND STATE:

Horror and Perspectives

THE POPULAR CONDITION:

Some Thoughts About Tuesday

REVIEWS

THE CULTURE WAR:

Alcohol Treatment: When Faith-based Options Aren't Enough (Read Article)

WORTH NOTING

FIRST PERSON:

The Importance of Religious Tolerance

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