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Voices, Not Victims
When a University of California campus saw a marked increase in date rape, an unlikely alliance emerged.
Getting in the Way of Aggression
On the front lines with Christian Peacemaker Teams
Temples, Shrines, Mosques, and Churches
One of America's greatest strengths is our diversity of faith traditions. New research suggests we're getting stronger every day.
Holy Boldness, Batman!
When a U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency survey found that one out of every 10 people in Baltimore is a drug addict, Methodist pastor Tim Warner decided enough was enough.
Beyond Voter Registration
A recent survey of political involvement by black churches, conducted by Morehouse College’s "Public Influences of African-American Churches Project"...
Nosy Neighbor Campaign
Elizabeth Iguago came to the United States from Ecuador to work for an IMF official.
As For Me and My Gang, We Shall Serve the Lord
The Un-Chained Gang Motorcycle Ministry is a nondenominational outreach program of born-again outlaw bikers in Bloomington, Indiana. Members take a vow of nonviolence for the sake of Jesus.
Free Trade for Whom?
Protesters anywhere have a legitimate case to make, as long as it’s not made with violence.
News Bites
Cross Talk. As part of a cultural exchange initiated by the Mennonite Central Committee, Evelyn and Wallace Schellenberger are moving to Qom, Iran. To prepare they met with Dr.
Cleans Up the Blue Streak
"Curse Free TV" is a new invention that automatically filters out profanity and other offensive language in television programming.
Why Driving Is Too Cheap
$446.3 billion "social cost" of driving in 2000* (18 cents/mile)
A Rabbi, RoundUp, and the All-American Girl
Israeli Rabbi Arik Ascherman of Rabbis for Human Rights, who was arrested this spring for blocking a bulldozer that was in the act of demolishing a Palestinian home in the West Bank.
Clowns Without Kevlar
When humanitarian intervention sends in the troops, it’s not usually a laughing matter.
Eight Pretty Bad Corporations
Aventis CropScience. Put genetically altered and EPA unapproved "Star Link" corn in Taco Bell brand taco shells; at least 44 people became ill.
Sex in the City (and the suburbs)
There is a new ad campaign hitting the national media called "Sex Has Consequences."
Building Supplies
"Uncharted Waters" is a new Mars Hill Audio report exploring the social, economic, and moral costs of casino gambling on the small town of Tunica, Mississippi.
Operator? Get Me Jesus On the Line
The first-ever sacred pre-paid phone card series is available from Siesta Telecom Inc.