An account of the American Library Association Midwinter Meeting (Chicago, January 18-24, 1970). (JB)

Modern revolutions, in all of their historical varieties and doctrines, perplex many of us. In the hopes of providing some elements for profitable reflection, 23 quotes from famous sources are provided. For example; "Every act of rebelling expresses a nostalgia for innocence" (Albert Camus). (NW)

Presents the Palestinian peace platform for achieving peaceful co-existence of Moslems, Christians, and Jews in Palestine. The proposal calls for the establishment of a secular, democratic state. Although the Israeli government has officially rejected the proposal, the emergence of an Israeli peace movement indicates public recognition of the need…

Presents the view that activist groups whose attitude is that television advertising is bad for children are scaring off the advertisers and making it difficult for positive children's programs to obtain funding. (SS)

A stepped-up political awareness among Southern California teachers is reported. (LH)

The slowly gathering interest in political issues among New Hampshire teachers is reported. (LH)

Examines the strategies and histories of activist employees at 18 large city newspapers in the United States. Discusses activism as it relates to race and ethnicity issues, gender issues, sexual orientation issues, unions, the perceived impact of activism on newsrooms, and the personal dimensions of activism. (SR)

Key themes of this environmental education issue are summarized: critical, spiritual, and experiential frameworks of learning; globalization and environmental oppressions; ecological language and literacy; and environmental activism. Annotations of six additional readings are provided. (SK)

Outlines problems which occurred in Charlotte, North Carolina when a theatre performed a controversial work, "Angels in America." Notes how this experience transformed the politics of an entire region and made the arts community into a highly desired constituency. Suggests ways to involve students in arts advocacy and activism. (PM)

Analysis of responses from 406 (of 836) members of the Tennessee State Employees Association showed that women's responsibilities, suggesting that competition among institutions for individual allegiance contributes to the level of individual activism in a social movement organization. (Author)

This article examines the classification and protection of ancient forest stands in eastern forests. Local residents united with environmental groups stopped U.S. Forest Service plans to clearcut old growth portions of the Big Ivy Watershed in Pisgah National Forest until 1997. (LZ)

This collection of articles looks at the history of Earth Day and the future of the environmental movement and environmental organizations. Examines reasons environmental organizations are losing support while the public remains committed to the environment. (LZ)