Cover art by John Beske
Gore in the Balance
by Mark Hertsgaard
The environment should be a winning electoral issue for Al Gore, so why has he said so little about it — thus far — during his run for president?
And Why Not Ralph Nader for President?
by Dan Hamburg
On election day this year there may be no need to "waste" your vote on a major party candidate. Instead, use the opportunity to vote your conscience.
Governing by Natural Law
by Molly Birk
Cumulative Voting
by Mary Wisniewski
Environmentalists have problems finding "green" legislators, yet reviving Illinois’ cumulative voting system may open legislature to alternative voices.
Arresting Reformers
by Deirdre Davidson
A new group of activists are now taking campaign finance reform to the streets — marching, creating mayhem, and getting themselves arrested.
Voting With Your Feet
by Cecil L. Bothwell III
The easy life we’ve created for ourselves is a primary reason why campaign finance reform efforts fail and special interests rule the nation.
Safe Sex Landscaping
by Thomas Ogren
Female trees and shrubs produce powerful symbiotic effects on local air quality. Without them, allergenic male-produced pollen is overabundant.
Nature Centers
by Meg McGowan
Nature centers provide an excellent opportunity to understand the importance of diversity and to explore the complex interdependence of nature.
An End to Eternity
by Rachel Albert-Matesz
Natural solutions for migraine headaches. Regardless of how long a migraine lasts, it always feels like an eternity when you’re having one.
Curing the Incurable Migraine
by Lynn Lawson
Health Food Junk Food
by Rebecca Ephraim, RD, LD
It’s the rare person who doesn’t crave junk food once in a while. Thank goodness there are some healthful alternatives for snack time.