Sightings
On the 8th Anniversary of the Iraq Invasion — Just Another Day in the Park
While small compared to past protests, the action was ideologically diverse. People came from all over the country representing a wide variety of left-wing parties. Their signs mixed with those of libertarians ("End the Fed, End the Wars), environmentalists ("Biofuel — no war required") and a Korean drum corps. more »
'Reproductive Health' Bills Introduced and the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire Anniversary Recognized
" ... from the ashes of this horrific event emerged the modern celebration of International Women's Day, and the death of 129 women workers in the Triangle Shirtwaist Company fire demonstrated the need for workers' rights and women's rights more »
Modern Life: Edward Hopper and His Time
Hopper was not interested in the lively social world depicted by many of his colleagues, but he shared their interest in capturing moments of solitude and in using bold, simplified forms to infuse his scenes with dramatic monumentality. more »
Risks to US from Japanese Power Plant Seen as Low
The survey of state departments of health indicated that those with a nuclear power plant were better prepared for a major nuclear emergency, but most still weren't prepared enough ... Fewer than half of the states surveyed had written plans for radiation exposure assessment, environmental sampling, human specimen collection and analysis, and human health assessment. more »
