Letter from the editor.OUR COVER STORY EXPLORES the continuing tragedy of Darfur Darfur (där`f  r), region and former sultanate, W Sudan. The region is mountainous, dominated by the central massif of Jebel Marra, which rises to 10,130 ft (3,088 m). , where ethnic conflict has killed 200,000 Sudanese and caused a massive humanitarian crisis A humanitarian crisis (or "humanitarian disaster") is an event or series of events which represents a critical threat to the health, safety, security or wellbeing of a community or other large group of people, usually over a wide area. . AS PART OF OUR "Coming of Age" series, we examine the new Vietnam through the eyes of Nguyen Song Nhi, 16, for whom the "American War" is ancient history. AT HOME, WE LOOK at the possibility of bringing back the draft (last used during what we call the "Vietnam War Vietnam War, conflict in Southeast Asia, primarily fought in South Vietnam between government forces aided by the United States and guerrilla forces aided by North Vietnam. "). We also dive into the debate over Title IX, which has been a boon Boon A general term that refers to a benefit or improvement for investors. This can include such things as increased dividends, a stock market rally and stock buybacks. Notes: to female athletes--but a bitter pill for men whose teams have been cut under the "gender equity" law. |
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