The Global Reach of the Privacy Invasion
by Erika Waak (Read Article)
Civil liberties have been compromised all over the world since
9-11 and new anti-terrorism laws threaten political freedom on
every continent. Yet most of these legislative shifts are virtually
unknown to citizens. Discuss this article in our Humanist
online Salon.
The New Millennium:
Status and Vision
by Douglas Mattern
The optimistic mood of millennium celebrations has changed to
disappointment, trepidation, and despair in the midst of recent
conflicts. But a renewed commitment for change provides hope.
Triumph and Catastrophe
by David Schafer
Israel's first day of existence in 1948 was marked by the
outbreak of war that expanded its boundaries. But, in the
decade that followed, Arab power and radicalism also expanded,
firmly establishing today's lines of conflict and animosity.
The Demystification of Islam
by Richard H. Nethe
Muslims made strong efforts to keep Islam untouched by outside
influences, yet the glory days of Islam seem to be over. Islam has
largely remained stuck in the Middle Ages.
Instead of Cursing the Darkness,
Light One Small Blowtorch
by Jim Hightower (Read Article)
The nationally renowned writer and radio commentator agitates
for progressive unity. The powers that be, which have become
radically regressive, have gained too much supremacy over the
majority of the people. Discuss this article in our Humanist
online Salon.
Bush and Clausewitz
by Ronald E. Powaski
George W. Bush intends to go to war with Iraq with almost no international
support. And more than a few critics
say the administration's foreign policy is reckless.
Is Unilateralism Necessarily Bad?
by Jeffrey Fields
Nations around the world decry U.S. unilateralism. Is America willing
to work with the worldwide community only if its interests are served?
Then it's time that the world's superpower revise its policies.
Practical Pacifism and the War on Terror
by Andrew Fiala
What makes violence, terrorism, and war evil? If they are evil, what can
be done to stop them? These questions
are brought into focus by the violent events continuing to unfold.
HUMANISM UNMODIFIED
by Edd Doerr (Read Article)
LETTERS TO THE
EDITOR
UP FRONT:
Baghdad, Autumn 2002:
City of Doom
by Norman Solomon
Perpetual War
by John M. Swomley
The Drums
by David Krieger
Minimum Security
by Stephanie McMillan
ENVIRONMENTAL WATCH:
Paper or Plastic
by Sam Lien
CIVIL LIBERTIES WATCH:
Dangerous Lessons
by Richard Glen Boire, J.D.
CHURCH AND STATE:
What Next?
by Edd Doerr
REVIEWS
WORTH NOTING
by Karen Ann Gajewski
FIRST PERSON:
Death and Resurrection
by James VanOosting
Cover: photograph of M-198 Howitzer courtesy of the U.S. Department of
Defense;
photo collage by Kiyoung Nam.
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