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America on the Defensive John L. Scherer
Category: Worldview Published: July 2005
"[U.S.] power was achieved at tremendous cost and sacrifice, frequently without good cause or lasting effect. . . . Episodic crusades have undermined America's international standing and power, and now divert its promise and national purpose."
 
Baseball as America
Category: Museums Today Published: July 2005
"It's a reflection of our culture--men, women, children, minorities--and has been a part of our history stretching back to the early 1800s, and possibly further."
 
Big Time in the Little League Wayne M. Barrett
Category: Athletic Arena Published: July 2005
For managers, coaches, players, and parents alike, nothing quite can compare to a season on the youth circuit.
 
Hare Krishna Comes of Age Michael Kress
Category: Religion Published: July 2005
The movement has matured into a mainstream religion after years of tumult and scandal--but escaping the past never is easy.
 
Let There Be Light Dan Blitzer
Category: Science & Technology Published: July 2005
"In the last century of change, there has been one constant: the creativity in new approaches to making and using light."
 
Modern America and the Diminishing Individual Peter J. Cooper
Category: American Thought Published: July 2005
"It is fitting that the Bush Administration should preside over such a grim, uncaring era. 'Compassionate conservatism' is as cynical an oxymoron as has ever been presented to the American people."
 
Philanthropy: Investing in America's Freedom and Progress Claire Gaudiani
Category: Life in America Published: July 2005
"Voluntary contributions advance economic growth by providing a third pot of resources to address problems and create opportunities when government money and corporate investment are not available."
 
Scientific Uncertainties and Policy Controversies Over Global Warming Murray Weidenbaum
Category: National Affairs Published: July 2005
"Because of America's great dependence on fossil fuels for energy, the economic impact of [reducing emissions] would be particularly severe on the U.S. economy."
 
Setting a New Course on Climate Change Chuck Hagel
Category: Ecology Published: July 2005
What is needed is comprehensive climate change legislation that authorizes new programs, policies incentives to address the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions focusing on the role of technology, private & public partnerships and developing countries.
 
Sunshine Showdown Marc S. Reisch
Category: Science & Technology Published: July 2005
American consumers are getting burned once again as manufacturers and the Food and Drug Administration continue to squabble over the delayed approvals of a number of new sunscreen products.
 
The All-Name All-Stars Llewellyn D. Howell
Category: Athletic Arena Published: July 2005
"It no longer is Tinker-to-Evers-to-Chance. Now it is Garciaparra-to-Grudzielanek-to-Choi. . . . Poetry on the diamond and music to the ears."
 
The Battle Against Breast Cancer Nancy G. Brinker
Category: Medicine & Health Published: July 2005
"It is up to us to identify existing health care needs, reach into communities where those needs are not being met, and find ways to alleviate existing suffering and despair."
 
The Grand Old Spending Party Stephen Slivinski
Category: Economics Published: July 2005
"No longer are Republicans arguing with Democrats about whether government should be big or small. Instead, they are at odds over what kind of big government the U.S. should have."
 
The Threat from Attack Attorneys Is No Joke Walter Olson
Category: Law & Justice Published: July 2005
"After years of refusing to govern our trial lawyers, it seems they have decided to take it upon themselves to govern us."
 
When Dinosaurs Dominated: Ancient Creatures Arrive from China
Category: The World Yesterday Published: July 2005
A new exhibition "tells the story of how the planet changed while dinosaurs ruled the Earth--and how this affected the evolution of dinosaurs and other life."