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Judith Yarnall 3-01-1999
for Grace Lorch

The 1997 Mine Ban Treaty will go into effect faster than any other major treaty, according to Jody Williams, ambassador of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines. 

Lance Bledsoe 3-01-1999

WHILE SUSAN Hogan/Albach's article on the shortcomings of contemporary Christian music ("High Fidelity Faith," January-February 1999) contained some valid points, I confess that I find the whole

Ethnic Albanian leader Ibrahim Rugova was awarded the Sakharov prize for freedom of thought by the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, last December.

David M. Allen 3-01-1999

I JUST DISCOVERED Sojourners the other day, and thank God I did. Many thanks to you and to Aaron McCarroll Gallegos for the commentary on the Christian response to homosexuality.

AIDS in Africa has reached epidemic proportions, and an American clergyman told a gathering in Zimbabwe this winter that he knows one of the main reasons why: male sexual permissiveness.

Bev Hoffman 3-01-1999

IT WAS GREAT to read your articles about the resurgence of the nuclear disarmament movement in the January-February 1999 issue.

Steve Neff 3-01-1999

I AM CONCERNED about Aaron McCarroll Gallegos' article ("Practicing What We Preach," January-February 1999).

The Editors 3-01-1999
Hurricane Mitch already spurred us to publish one commentary ("A Mature Compassion," by Marvin Rees, January-February 1999).
Molly Marsh 3-01-1999

National Summit addresses impact of welfare reform.

Kristine Jensen 3-01-1999

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Leslie Glassmire 3-01-1999

I WAS VERY SHOCKED and upset with your January-February 1999 cover photo.

THE TIMING COULDN'T have been more awful. A murderous spasm was loosed on Baghdad a week before Christmas; Clinton and his captive coven of generals crowded the screen, lying up a lather.

Pat D'Entremont 3-01-1999

MARVIN REES MADE a very good case for debt cancellation to help Honduras and Nicaragua get back on their feet after the devastation caused by Hurricane Mitch.

Bob Bergh, Gwen Bergh 3-01-1999

WE ALWAYS ENJOY Ed Spivey's "H'rumphs" column, but "First Dance" (January-February 1999) is the funniest yet. I (Bob) laughed out loud repeatedly; more sedate Gwenny was nearly as audible.

The Committee to Give Direction about and for Pastoral Care for Homosexual Members encouraged Christian Reformed churches to repent for failing to minister to gay and lesbian members.

Several peace demonstrators received prison sentences in early January for hammering on a B-52 bomber...

Environmentally responsible business practices don't always lead to a decrease in profits.

Voices in the Wilderness, an organization that seeks to end sanctions against Iraq, was notified by the federal government in early December that a penalty may be imposed against them and several

Carol Fennelly 1-01-1999
A historic gathering on the churches and welfare reform.