April 1999

 A national disregard for children

What you'll find in the April 1999 issue of The Witness:

Editor's note: What's in a name?
by Julie A. Wortman


Naming our demons?
by Holly Lyman Antolini

Squandering the future: a nation of children living in poverty
by Camille Colatosti

Sidebar: What are working parents to do?
by Camille Colatosti

What is ailing America's adolescents? An interview with Patricia Hersch
by Julie A. Wortman

Kids for sale: making profits from elementary school
by Rachel Brahinsky

A do-or-die target audience
by Jane Slaughter

Vital Signs: Theological Education for a new century? An interview with Steven Charleston

by Carol Bell

And in every issue:

Letters
~ You can read a sample of what our readers say here.

Editors' reflection
~ The editors' take on the monthly magazine theme.

Poetry
~ From the light-hearted to the spirit-shaking, we bring you the best.

Short Takes
~ Our quick looks at everything from music to current events.


Keeping Watch
~ A spotlight on critical issues in the world that deserve your notice.

Reviews
~ Books, movies, music: What's worth your time.

The Quick and the Dead
~ Interviews with of some of the world's interesting people.

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