November 1999

HARVEST FEAST? In the November 1999 issue of 'The Witness': Editor's note: Looking for a reason to feast by Julie A. Wortman Letters What our readers say in our current issue. Thanksgiving without apologies by Marianne Arbogast Harvest's blood, sweat and tears by Jane Slaughter Sidebar 'We are treated like slaves' 'Food. Health. Hope.' Monsanto, the transgenetic revolution and ethics by Donella Meadows Sidebar Seven reasons for rejecting a potato What's in the choice of a Thanksgiving turkey? by Jane Lamb Plumbing Thanksgiving's 'Untold Story' by Anne Scheibner Keeping Watch Report from Iraq by David Smith-Ferri Food as the focus of desire: a review of Margaret Bullitt-Jonas's 'Holy Hunger' by Judith P. Carpenter The Quick and the Dead Ordained to organize: Baldemar Velásquez by Kate DeSmet In every issue: ~ Editors' reflection The editors' take on the monthly magazine theme. ~ Letters Read what our readers say in our current issue. ~ Poetry From the light-hearted to the spirit-shaking. ~ Short Takes Quick looks at everything from music to current events. ~ Keeping Watch A spotlight on critical issues that deserve your notice. ~ Reviews Books, movies, music: What's worth your time. ~ The Quick and the Dead Interviews with 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!