An email calling for support against racism during the late 2005 Cronulla riots left some wondering about the incapacity of critical intellectuals to consider the riots and revenge attacks which followed them in the same light--as an instance of inter-communal strife. The author of this article argues that the call for support against racism was…

Identifies and assesses the values displayed in Lyndon Johnson's communication about the riots during his term of office. (PD)

The author looks back on the early days of the civil rights movement and recreates the tension and fear of that time for young Blacks. He describes the first freedom ride to Jackson, Mississippi, where White supremacy still ruled, and the courage it took to challenge segregation injunctions backed by mobs. (PP)

While most studies on the effects violence has on children concentrate on exposure to warfare or single cases of trauma, this document focuses on the effects of chronic violent events on the well-being of Palestinian youth. Information in this paper was attained from discussions with Palestinian youth ages 5-16 in Israel. The purpose of these…

Claims that Vietnam War protestors were not instrumental in bringing it to an end. Contends that their rhetorical strategies may have actually harmed their cause, and that Middle Americans only became disenchanted when the oft-promised victory in Vietnam proved elusive and the casualties began to mount. (MS)