Summer 2003


Tortured Logic: Thumbscrewing International Law
By Eyal Press

Torturers used to practice their craft behind a wall of secrecy. Now some U.S. officials are defending torture as a necessary tool in the "war on terror." | More »

Globalizing Hate: Power and Prejudice
By Amy Chua

The inequalities of the free market pit a poor, frustrated majority against a rich "outsider" minority. Add democracy, and the result is often retaliation, violence, and even mass slaughter. | More »

Remembering Ahmad
By Mubarak Dahir

A crackdown in Egypt destroyed a vibrant gay community and sparked a worldwide protest. | More »

A Bitter Pill: Exporting Drug Trials
By David Concar

Warning: Side effects of globalizing human experimentation may include questionable ethics, preventable deaths, and violations of international agreements. | More »

Soul Wound: The Legacy of Native American Schools
By Andrea Smith

U.S. authorities took Native children from their homes and tried to "kill the Indian" in them. Now Natives are fighting back against the theft of language, culture, and childhood itself. | More »

Legalized Murder: Killing for "Honor"
By Laura Jamison

Forbidden romance or mere rumor of indiscretion can prove fatal in countries like Jordan, where "honor" crimes are legal. | More »

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