The man who has made it a personal mission to destroy affirmative action one state at a time explains why the policy is so damaging. Hunger strike in Jericho Fighting Yasser Arafat and a rival branch of the Russian Orthodox Church, Sister Maria Stephanopoulos hopes the pope will help in one of the many religious turf wars in the holy lands. Den of thieves Greedy CEOs like Bank of America's Hugh McColl are squeezing the shareholders for gigantic salaries, no matter how the company is doing. Pilgrimage and public relations Pope John Paul's historic visit to Israel is supposed to spread a message of peace, but Israeli and Palestinian spinmeisters are standing by to read in support of their causes. How a government corrupted by special interests is spawning a generation of medicated preschoolers.
Chinese leaders say no to a proposal for peace talks as equals.
Belgrade is gripped by rumors that NATO is about to begin bombing again. Addicted to violence American culture and politics have glorified violence for years. Sometimes sorry isn't good enough The pope's vague act of contrition does nothing to address the Vatican's pro-war policies. The gay movement often portrays homosexuals as helpless victims. Conduct unbecoming A new report details the sharp increase in harassment of gays in the military.