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Civics & Society
Communities, politics and government
Protests, Rallies Planned for November 3
By Josh Wilson, October 29, 2004
Regardless of whether John Kerry or George Bush wins the election this coming Tuesday, there will be protests in cities across America on November 3.
U.S. Presidency Shapes War Crimes Tribunal
By Jennifer Hamm, October 28, 2004
Budget struggles and legal questions mean the world's first permanent war-crimes tribunal faces a trial of its own.
Arts Forum SF: Supervisor Candidate Survey
By Arts Forum San Francisco, October 26, 2004
Check back for updates as candidates for the San Francisco Board of Supervisors return survey questions on arts policies.
A Very American Voter Education
By Shipra Shukla, October 25, 2004
Fresh from their naturalization ceremonies, newly minted U.S. citizens face a barrage of partisan political recruiting that advocates say does a disservice to democracy.
A Grassroots Battle over Biotech Farming
By Robert J. Mullins, October 12, 2004
Having failed at the federal level, activists around the U.S. seek to block genetically modified agriculture one county at a time.
U.S. Military Feels a Limit to its Reach
By Mischa Gaus, October 4, 2004
As Democrats and Republicans alike commit to remaining engaged in Afghanistan, Iraq and beyond, the Pentagon struggles fill the ranks of an all-volunteer Army.
The Search for Swing Votes Goes Overseas
By Jennifer Hamm, September 27, 2004
The lessons of Florida's election-tipping absentee ballots in 2000 are not lost on Democrats and Republicans, who are pursuing the overseas voters with unprecedented zeal.
A Stem Cell Controversy Comes to California
Ballot initiative would give research $3 billion
By Sheila Riley/Newsdesk.org, September 21, 2004
Advocates say Prop. 71 could save lives and earn big. Critics say there's an all-too-human cost.
If Friendsters Were Voters
Democrats dream of an online gold mine
By Laila Weir, September 14, 2004
The Democrats are targeting popular social-networking services as the next online beachhead in this year's hard-fought presidential campaign.
Election Reform Takes a Step in San Francisco
By Elizabeth Ahlin, September 7, 2004
"Instant runoff" voting debuts this November in San Francisco, and could transform American politics.
Rounding up the Youth Vote
By Rania Tikoo, August 16, 2004
An upsurge in interest by young voters has sparked a flurry of partisan activity hoping to tap into a groundswell.
No Bouquets for the FCC in Monterey
By Malaika Costello-Dougherty, August 3, 2004
The FCC's most recent hearing on localism brought discourse and disputes.
U.S. Courts Tackle Foreign Abuses
By Jennifer Huang, July 26, 2004
A 215-year-old law is at the heart of litigation targeting some of the world's largest energy corporations.
Activist Churches Question Speech Limits
By Julia Scott, May 26, 2004
The battle for the religious vote pits free speech against nonprofit tax law and campaign finance reform.
Associated Press Managing Editors
April 14: Newsdesk.org Joins APME Credibility Project
April 14: Fallujah Photos Provoke Readers and Editors January 28: Readers Weigh in on Election Coverage
Democrat vs. Green in San Francisco
Exclusive Matt Gonzalez and Gavin Newsom interviews
Interview by Josh Wilson
Photography by Gabriella Marks
December 1, 2003
Go in-depth on the issues and learn about the ideological divisions that defined the Democrat's razor-thin victory.
Broadband 'Net Neutrality' in Question
Free speech, high finance at issue
By Jen Anderson, Steve Rhodes and Josh Wilson
December 2, 2003
High-speed cable modems and fiber-optic networks are up for grabs, and the future of media is at stake.
Farmers Neglected at Home and Abroad
Critics trade blame over subsidies, WTO
By Michael Standaert, December 15, 2003
Agricultural subsidies -- intended to save rural communities and feed the world's billions -- are blamed for poverty, hunger and environmental destruction.
U.S. Seniors Face Increased Poverty
Budget woes hit women, minorities hardest
By Stephanie L. Freid and Josh Wilson
September 19, 2003
A looming federal deficit may squeeze already tight elder-care budgets, as baby boomers age en masse.
The Witness as Victim
New domestic violence focus on children
By Yumi Wilson, September 2, 2003
The idea that witnessing violence harms children has caused a small revolution in domestic violence policy.
FCC Hearing Brings Crowds and Controversy
By Jennifer Huang, April 30, 2003
An FCC commissioner is well-received in San Francisco.
The World Social Forum
By rica Junghans & Lucimara Nunes, January 2003
Coverage from Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Terror Fears Bring New Health Funds
By Judith Scherr, July 18, 2003
Bioterrorism fears bring a flood of federal health funding. But can it save a crumbling public-health system?
New push for 'Health for All'
By Yumi Wilson, March 18, 2003
The People's Health Movement sets an ambitious goal for global health care.
Overfishing Hits Industry, Ecology
By Emily Wilson, August 18, 2003
The go-go years of the fishing business are long gone. A new program hopes to save what's left.
ExxonMobil Sued for Indonesia Woes
By Jennifer Huang, May 13, 2002
A string of lawsuits raises questions about multinational business practices.
