United States

Driving on Empty? Fill’r Up with Energy Alternatives  by James Bickford, California

As oil climbs to over $150 a barrel, James Bickford helps us understand the picture that looms larger than the pain we are feeling at the pump – the ramifications to our economy and our daily life. A graduate of Santa Clara...

FLASHBACK: The Viewer Has The Final Say, But At What Price?  by Elise Meyer, Spring 2001

Tim Russert Remembered by Voices – Our Interview with Meet the Press anchor from Spring 2001
Tim Russert was a man of his words. In our interview with him in 2001 he said - "You must bring a uniqueness,...

Remembering Russert, his Legend Will Live  by Rachel Stockman, Wisconsin

Before he died at the age of 58 earlier this month, Tim Russert set the standard for political journalism. NBC reporter Rachel Stockman looks back on Russert's career and writes why his legend will live on.

Invisible Wounds of War  by Kayla Williams with the Invisible Wounds of War Study Team, Virginia

Kayla Williams never expected to go to war. But as an Arab linguist she was an invaluable asset on the ground in Iraq. She met her to-be husband Brian there and they promised to get together when they returned home. But when...

Insuring Needs   by Joseph Wilner, Kansas

Since he graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in psychology, Voices’ reporter Joe Wilner has been working with children with autism. Here he makes the case for early intervention but says insurers must help to...

Senator Barack Obama: 'A More Perfect Union'  by Senator Barack Obama

Yes, We have No Bananas?   by Victoria Morphy, Missouri

Breakfast without bananas? It might not be as impossible as it sounds – as the fruit that made its mark on history in addition to having become an indispensable breakfast staple faces extinction.

A Bittersweet Writers’ Strike  by Heather Wordham, California

Complacency is a terrible thing. It enables Goliaths of all kinds to take advantage of talent and work effort. So while television’s audiences saw 100 days of reruns and reality shows without really understanding why the...

America - Land of Possibilities  by Aden Johnson, New York

Heart, determination, hard work, and belief in oneself create champions. Even perceived underdogs have every chance of achieving their dreams – whether it’s as the New York Giants who are the 2007 XLII Super Bowl Champions or...

Students Turn Up the Heat on Politics for the Environment   by Samuel Raskin, New York

Students make their interests in environmental issues known and impact legislative change in the Congress.