September 1999

LIVING IN DEBT What you'll find in the September 1999 issue of The Witness: Editor's note: On radical intentions by Julie A. Wortman Living in debt: a national way of life by Camille Colatosti Sidebar: Cruel Kosovo legacy: cluster bombs by Frida Berrigan Who says the economy is booming? An interview with John Stauber by Jane Slaughter The unfulfilled promise of free trade by Grace Braley Sidebar: Should Social Security play the stock market? Searching for economic alternatives by Peter Werbe Calling for Jubilee debt relief by Frank T. Griswold Sidebar: Getting to enough by John Zinn Free to live in radical simplicity: a review of John Grisham's The Street Lawyer by Bill Wylie-Kellermann Conduct unbecoming by Mary E. Hunt The beginning of joy by Marianne Arbogast Letters What our readers say in our current issue. In every issue: ~ Editors' reflection The editors' take on the monthly magazine theme. ~ Letters Read a sample of what our readers say in our current issue. ~ 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. If you'd like to read more articles addressing theological concerns and critiquing social issues from a faith perspective, subscribe. It's still easier to have a cup of coffee or tea with a paper publication!