Society

‘America’s Army’ Targets Youth ‘America’s Army’ Targets Youth

The universe of online computer games is home to 200,000 players at any time. It's also where you can find the newest innovation in military recruiting.

Aug 23, 2002 / Feature / Jacob Hodes and Emma Ruby-Sachs

The Mayor of My Hometown The Mayor of My Hometown

It's only August, but I'll go out on a limb and congratulate the Village Voice's Keith Harris for what I feel confident will stand the test of time as the stupidest comment of ...

Aug 15, 2002 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman

Who Owns Water? Who Owns Water?

Privatization must be stopped, and water declared the common property of all.

Aug 15, 2002 / Feature / Maude Barlow and Tony Clarke

State Judges for Sale State Judges for Sale

In the 39 states that elect appellate judges, politicization of the bench is growing.

Aug 15, 2002 / Feature / Michael Scherer

The Women’s Enron The Women’s Enron

The recent news about the harmful effects of hormone replacement was played in the media as a health story, but it is much more than that. In fact, it may be the hot-flashiest cor...

Aug 15, 2002 / Sue Woodman

Beauty Tips and Politics Beauty Tips and Politics

Hot media news: Women want hard-hitting reports on issues that affect them.

Aug 15, 2002 / Books & the Arts / Lauren Sandler

Justice Denied in Egypt Justice Denied in Egypt

Saad Eddin Ibrahim prepared a statement to close his trial in front of the Egyptian Supreme State Security Court, but the judge sentenced him before he had a chance to read it.

Aug 12, 2002 / Feature / Daniel Swift

Secret Arrests Are an Odious Concept Secret Arrests Are an Odious Concept

Following the September 11 attacks, the federal government rounded up more than 1,000 people and detained them without revealing their identities.

Aug 5, 2002 / The Editors

The Church’s Tug of War The Church’s Tug of War

Women are a driving force behind reform in the Catholic Church.

Aug 1, 2002 / Feature / Angela Bonavoglia

Bubble Capitalism Bubble Capitalism

One bubble burst, then another and another. Enron, Global Crossing, WorldCom. The rectitude of auditors--pop. Faith in corporate CEOs and stock market analysts--pop, pop. The self...

Aug 1, 2002 / The Editors

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