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Reggae to Rachmaninoff
For too long civic participation in the arts has been viewed as the domain of the wealthy, but a new study by the Urban Institute suggests otherwise.
News Bites
Healing Hope. Family members of Sept. 11 victims traveled on a peace mission to Iraq in January.
Every Child a Soldier?
When public high schools opened their doors last fall, military recruiters lined up to get personal student data.
Best Practices: Ambassadors of Art
For years activists have called attention to the plight of the Palestinians through protests, teach-ins, and seminars.
In the Line of Duty
Rachel Corrie, 23, of Olympia, Washington, was killed March 16 when she was run over by an Israeli military bulldozer, moments after the photo at right was taken.
Eastern University: The City as Text
Women Empowered to Fight AIDS
The San Francisco-based Global AIDS Interfaith Alliance received a $1 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to fight HIV/AIDS in Malawi, Africa.
Hyperventilating for the Lord
Critics who insist the church is full of hot air finally have their proof: British entrepreneur Mike Gill has introduced the world's first (and hopefully last) inflatable church.
Best Practices: Changing Clothes
No Sweat apparel has a strict dress code: union-made only.
Demolition Democracy
Recently the Associated Press identified some of the fundamental changes to Americans' legal rights by the Bush administration through the USA Patriot Act and the Office of Homeland Security:
Resources: Building Supplies
Still confused about the rules governing political activity by religious organizations?
First Martyr Mourned
George Weber, 73, of Chesley, Ontario, was killed in a motor accident on January 6 while traveling with a Christian Peacemaker Team delegation north of Basrah, Iraq.
Exorcise That!
Last November, 12 clergy in full regalia—accompanied by acolytes with candles, crosses, holy water, and faith—processed to the federal building in Portland, Oregon...
Are You a Terrorist, Too?
Sister Antonia Anthony is a 74-year-old Franciscan nun who raises funds for the poor of southern Mexico.
The Little Train That Wouldn't
To protest Prime Minister Tony Blair's threat to attack Iraq, two U.K. train drivers refused in January to move a freight train carrying ammunition
Corporations That Need A Clean-Up
Last year corporations took it on the chin when it came to financial scandal.
News Bites
Saints' Daze. A few days before Christmas, Pope John Paul II beatified Mother Teresa, elevating her to the rank just below sainthood.
Rollin' Like a Semi
The first time I played Waterdeep's new album for my housemates, they were up and dancing within seconds.