Society

Barbara Walters has just published her book, Audition, revealing shocking moments of her life. It contains information about affairs with Senators John Warner and Edward Brooke, her father's attempted suicide, and last but not least a vicious attack against Star Jones.

A research paper written for my senior level International Media course. The layout of subheads is intentional and was required by my professor.

I was in the 1989 Loma Prieta quake. I've also been in numerous hurricanes. Still, the quake was more like the cyclone because we had no warning.

Cyclone Nargris tore into the area of Rangoon (Yangon), in the country of Burma on May 2. Burma also called Myanmar is facing major crises with over 22,900 deaths being reported at this time. This number being expected to rise considerably to as high as 100,000.

Dickerson's claim is that the body type preferred by black culture contributes to black women having a high risk for obesity and other health issues.

We Americans have to give ourselves credit: We know how to survive a lot of economic turmoil. While this particular economic depression might be a final straw for too many--we've at least figured out one way to beat OPEC by buying smaller, fuel-efficient cars...

What happens when ordinary citizens don masks and spandex in order to fight crime? Real Life Superheroes, that's what!

Every day, the Disney Channel has many younger tweens and teens watching shows such as "Jake Long, American Dragon" or "Hannah Montana." All children seem to be enchanted by these shows somehow.

This paper will look at the problems of global warming and the "greenhouse effect". The paper will describe the problems of global warming and possible solutions to these problems.

Margaret Mead set out to study adolescents on three small villages on the coast of the small island of Tao in the Manu Archipelago in order to determine whether disturbances that vex adolescents in America are a product of civilization or something natural.

A research paper I wrote for a Race and Identity in Politics course comparing the ways in which performance is used as a method of establishing identity with the experience of acting/consciously creating a character for an audience.

When a beautiful morning turns into tragedy, who will come to the rescue of the survivors and help piece their world back together?

If the NBA approves, David Archuleta may sing the national anthem at the Utah Jazz NBA Playoff game on Friday night.

So, who loves a cheater? Only those stupid enough to cheat with them....

A look at the Sean Bell case through the race lens

This article addresses racism towards Muslim and Arab Americans

The virtual fence built under the aegis of Department of Homeland Security's Secure Border Initiative will be replaced

An overview of the responsibilities of the police v. the responsibilities of the public and how they must work together to be effective.

How it is. Like a haiku.

As a home schooling mother of three I find it fascinating how many famous people have been home schooled, what we can learn from them and what others have to say about their own schooling. When my husband and I

The test of whether a Man Food recipe is outstanding is if Spikey likes it!

Canada can be confusing for Americans. It's not just another row of states across the top. But what's going on up there? This series presents an inside view of Canada by an American expatriate who had to figure it all out for himself.

Throughout the years, television has presented mothers in a number of ways. Just how close to reality have these t.v. moms been?

There can be many reasons to check cell phone records. Now you know how.

A useful hand-out for anyone studying the opening chapter's of Anzaldúa's book

A look at the various stereotypes that plague the often-overlooked cultural group

The press loves a famous twosome of the celebrity breed. But these couples would blow the Internet blogosphere apart.

Little did we know that There Will be Blood would mirror where America is now. In a metaphorical sense, it may be H.W. trying to fix what Daniel Plainview ruined. In real life, it may be the Rockefellers correcting what their 19th century ancestor started...

Do you have a MySpace page or a Facebook account? Put that space to good use. Social Vibe is an excellent way to help some amazing causes. Do any shopping online? Choose a charity through iGive!

The true account of America's oldest killing couple.

Thankfully, there aren't a lot of stories (other than in war) of people being put into a reclusive situation against their will. However, there are plenty of self-willed reclusive people out there--not surprisingly quite notable people of the past and present...

The sociopathy, also well-known like upheaval of antisocial personality (TPA), is a psychic pathology of nature that derives in that the people who suffer it they lose the notion of the importance of the social norms.

This article is about Barack Obama's now infamous slogan, "Yes We Can", and it's broader implications when applied to the problems we face today.

For the last 65 years, suburban Americans have depended on their cars, often more than one in every garage. How this came about, where it is leading us.

An essay about bravery using several examples from literature and real life.

A brief discussion of the "historical argument" as it applies to U.S. intervention in the affairs of other countries.

Many of our neighboring nations misunderstand our calling ourselves American. Here is brief explanation of why we call ourselves Americans.

Though the story of Nathanael Greene's youth seems an unlikely one for a future Major General, the events of his childhood and adolescence made him into the fine adult he eventually became.

The true story of a 1936 homicide case and how forensic detection brought the perpetrator to justice.

Feel overwhelmed when you think about your impact on the environment? This article may help you.

One woman's story of how she discovered the fascinating world of anthropology

Living in any type of communal living situation, or living in a compound, can increase your risk for a staph infection, MRSA.

Substantive immigration reform will improve conditions for the immigrant as well as Americans.

Looking for ways to beat off the rise in the price of gas, rice, and anything that contains corn? Here are a few simple tips guarantee to be painless and save you money.

Where stripping was once considered a taboo profession, it is now being embraced by many different facets of society. Why is it that women seem to be fascinated (and enticed) into these provocative images?

I chose to write about this topic because there are three schools and three sex offenders in my community; an offender predator tried to grab my seven year old daughter; and I also chose to just write it in a creative form of speech.

Anyone thinking of joining the police force or just wants to know what the police are doing should try this.

It is hard to be the perfect Mother and every Mother makes mistakes along the way. If you are a new Mom, take it from us: there will be some bumps along the parenting road, but love can prevail.

Are we really curing criminals or perpetrating their behaviors? Is the Justice System broken?

This article is about the demise of print journalism and the rise of web journalism. It investigates why newspaper companies are shutting down and what this means for both web writers and print journalists alike.

What internal forces drive sexual predators and offenders?

Using ineffective labels to stereotype offenders can be counterproductive.

A poem written after a long conversation with a man who later murdered his girlfriend.

An issuance of a demand on people of all races to learn more about those they characterize as well as themselves.

Injustice against gays has been going on for years. Can we change it starting with self choices?

Wolves are being hunted and slaughtered in Yellowstone after the Bush Administration lifts the Endangered Species Protection

Anger abounds in today's society, but why? This article explores some of the reasons Americans are so angry.

A close examination of the reasons Americans work too hard. A look at American work ethics, the media's role and work-related stress.

Death tolls increase with the devastation caused by Tropical Cyclone Nargis

The majority of people apparently have a greater interest in and place a greater priority on entertainment, styles and sports. Is it any wonder our elected officials ignore us?

While most people won't subscribe to what Islamic countries think of western culture, Iran's notion that Barbie is as dangerous as a terrorist weapon might be true when you see how influential Barbie has been on young American women for the last fifty years...

Informs people of the actual value of entitlement programs as well as whether or not they should still exist.

Retrospective Highlights from Media and Entertainment about Sean Bell's murder...

Superman or Batman certainly didn't start a website to promote themselves in the comic book world. Now, in a new and unique American Dream, real-life superheroes in America are turning their help against crime and the poor into a possible business...

This article spotlights the manhunt that occurs when a celebrity may or may not be pregnant. Are the media overstepping their boundary?

"A time will come when Germany will be suffocating at the hands of an unjust ruler named 'histor' and it will be the door to devastation by the twentieth century."

Examines the similarities between modern schools and prisons.

On Sunday, May 4th the Edward J. Schwartz Federal Courthouse in San Diego suffered a pipe bomb explosion just before 2:00 AM. On Friday, April 25th just before 2:00 AM, a bomb severely damaged the entrance area of a Federal Express owned building.

every little bit helps

There are reasons why the death penalty may not be an appropriate tool.

An article discussing Marcus Garvey's movement to move African-Americans to their own country in Africa.

An article describing the holiday of Juneteenth which has its roots in emancipation from slavery.

It depends on your perspective, I suppose....

Our veterans go to war and face conflicts which leave them physically and /or mentally scarred. They become the "forgotten" by our society, whom they made their sacrifice.

An analysis of what the holiday Kwanzaa is about and a little about its origins

Why Flush Your Feces Down the Toilet When it Can Become Humanure?

La explosión fue causada por una bomba terrorista plantada a bordo del jet civil.

Sarah Afshar talks with Dr. Shervin Naderi about life, beauty, and plastic surgery.

Last member of the 1944 Von Stauffenerg July 20th Bomb Plot has died at age 90, still in possession of a pistol he planned to use to kill Hitler in an earlier unrealized attempt..

My own experience with community service and some suggestions as to how to get started .........

Many NFL players have been questioned in criminal investigations over the months and years. Now, Marvin Harrison is among them in regards to a shooting in Philadelphia this week.

Do you ever search for answers and just don't seem to find them, maybe they are where you least expect to find them.

Cherish your Mother everyday, and if you have no mother to celebrate that special belonging-love the one close to your heart.

When we call a business by telephone for service or to order a specific product, why must we be subjected to useless option menus?

Mothers and fathers were snatched off the streets, babies were stolen from their mothers, friends never came home. The Dirty War wasn't a war at all, it was genocide that happened decades after the Holocaust.

Why is a world that is so advanced in technology struggling to feed it's people?

edge bands, and the origins of edge in punk music.

a look into the inner-workings of ignorance and its affect on our society as a whole.

In spite of the fact that writing for you lovely folks has...

Why would you defame yourself and someone else?

Nick Cannon has played the role of Mariah Carey's lover in her new music video. This rapper/ comedian may now be playing a larger role in this Diva's life.

Barbara Walters admitted to conducting an affair with former U.S. Senator Edward Brooke

According to various news reports including one from the New York Post, Mariah Carey has secretly married her boyfriend Nick Cannon.

Did you know you can submit stories, OP/EDs, photos and more to the new LIFE.com or newspaper editions of LIFE magazine?

Canadian Brenda Martin has spent two years in a Mexican jail on questionable charges and her case has gained major attention in Canada. Now convicted of money laundering, a prisoner transfer deal has at last brought her back to Canada.

My personal take on today's May Day protests that underline some of the global concerns related to the war in Iraq and rising fuel prices and their affect on the union worker. It makes union contract issues important for the US Presidential race.