FEATURES Are You Feeling a Draft?
by Pete Bowers Although a draft bill failed dramatically in a recent Congressional vote, this was largely a symbolic and political maneuver. Military conscription is a likely possibility, no matter what the presidential candidates are saying—and the back-door draft is in effect right now.
Art from Ester
public announcement Artists from Ester swept the shows this month. Sheryl Maree Reily's work is featured here, but others' work is worth going to see, at the 64th Parallel show and in other places around town.
Four More Candidates Vie for the Presidency
by Carolyn Stice The author reviews the basic stances of candidates for the Populist Party, the Green Party, the Libertarian Party, and the Constitution Party.
Sensibility and Fairness Dictate 'Yes'
on Proposition 2
by Dirk R. Nelson Current law is unjust and based on failed policy that goes against the voters' wishes, says the author. Legalize hemp and protect patients' rights by voting 'yes' on this proposition.
Slaughter in the Streets
by Dahr Jamail An incident in May in Baghdad illustrates the general deterioration of security in Iraq, which the author expects only to get worse.
Spruce Trees and the Sack of Rome
by Carla Helfferich Recent tree mutilations provoke thoughts on both ancient destruction and modern small-mindedness.
A Sustainable Alaska: Solar and Photovoltaic Energy
by Richard Seifert The author explores the viability of sun power as an energy source for Alaska: you might be surprised!
Voting on Armageddon
by John David Ragan This White House administration's actions with regard to Iraq, Iran, North Korea, and our own military make perfect sense—but the author's conclusion about what kind of sense it makes is not one from which to draw comfort.
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