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The article presents a calendar of special events recommended by the magazine taking place in New York City during the week of June 13-20, 2007. Among the activities suggested is an open air performance of the opera "Faust" in Central Park, a hockey tournament for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons and a bicycle race.

The author discusses aspects of environmental movement by the Standing Rock Indian community. Topics include the goal of indigenous people to protect the environment, student protest to segregation in the Deep South, and the right and obligation to fight greed and stand with indigenous brothers and sisters.

The article discusses how the 1823 U.S. Supreme Court case Johnson versus McIntosh has been applied to 21st century cases concerning Native American land rights. Topics discussed include U.S. Chief Justice John Marshall using the argument that colonial land succession rights are superior to Native American rights in making his decision on the 1823 case and some scholars' assertion that the Doctrine of (Christian) Discovery perpetrates the idea that indigenous people are inferior.

Features the radio program `Hot Jazz Saturday Night,' by Rob Bamberger, on WAMU-FM. Show's features; Featured artists; Show's ability to transport its listeners to the past.

The article discusses the circumstances which led to the official declaration of Detroit, Michigan as bankrupt.

The author discusses the political battle lines for 2013 which pushes U.S. President Barack Obama's partisan allies to rush to talk about sequestration.

The author discusses the removal of every trace and policies of former Ronald Reagan from the U.S. in which he claims that if those who approved of Reagan's policies fail to reiterate Reagan's beliefs, Raegan's progressive opponents will falsify his history and eventually will be as misunderstood.

In this article the author discusses the history of the freedom of speech in the U.S. and the attitude of the Obama administration towards such freedom.

In this article, the author discusses a fiscal issue in the U.S. pertaining to the statutory limit on government's debt.

In this article the author discusses the economic issues tackled during the State of the Union Address of U.S. President Barack Obama including the deficit spending, alternative energies' federal support, and subsidies of oil companies.

In this article the author discusses the State of the Union address of U.S. President Barack Obama, in which the author states that Obama was unaware of the incongruity of his statement on the certainty of what will be the next big industry because he advocates on the increase of government funding in three specific industries such as information technology, biomedical research and clean energy.

In this article the author discusses the importance of reading the U.S. Constitution in every opening of the Congress and criticizes the alleged disrespect of some members to the Constitution during the opening of the 112th Congress.

In this article, the author discusses the commemoration events of American veterans such as Thanksgiving Day or Independence Day to honor the heroic deeds and services they have made.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of talking with a veteran.

In this article, the author discuses the need for fiscal austerity programs, such as budget deficit cuts, tax revenue increase and decrease in expenditure, of governments to solve their financial problems particularly the U.S.

In this article the author discusses the negative impact of big government in hampering economic progress in the U.S.

In this article, the author discusses the impacts of the explosion of British Petroleum Co. PLC's (BP) Deepwater Horizon oil-drilling platforms in the Gulf of Mexico.

In this article, the author discusses the effects of the current financial crisis of Greece such as that the bailout promised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) largely comes from American taxpayers and the deficit of U.S. is not far from that of Greece.

The article offers author's views on the effect of recession on the people of the U.S.

The article discusses "Alan Lomax in Haiti," a collection of recordings of Haitian music.

In this article the author discusses the relevance of Adam Smith's views on political economy in time for the 250th anniversary of his publication of his work "The Theory of Moral Sentiments."

In this article, the author discusses the important aspects of health care reform in the U.S.

In this article the author discusses the increasing price of gold in the U.S.

In this article the author discusses the prosperous states that have fallen due to poor management of federal government at all levels in Donley County, Texas.

In this article the author discusses the life under socialism.

The article announces the "Muslim Voices: Arts & Ideas" festival, aimed at promoting awareness about Muslims, presented by BAM, the Asia Society, and New York University's Center for Dialogues on June 5-14, 2009, in New York City.

In this article the author discusses the aspects on the move of American International Group Inc. (AIG) to offer $165 million bonuses to employees. He claims that the company deserves no sympathy because of its overinvestment in toxic derivatives which eliminated $50 trillion of assets worldwide. He is critical with the U.S. congressmen denounce the scandalous AIG bonuses after having wasted billion of taxpayers dollars in the pork-laden spending bill.

The article focuses on The Pogues, an Irish musical group, and their success at drawing large amounts of people to their live performances.

The author reflects on the actions of Democrats that are transforming capitalism into socialism as well as its impact on the economic condition in the U.S.

The article profiles Jane Hendrickson, vice president of land development and general manager of the properties division at Davis Homes LLC. Hendrickson has been in her line of work for the last 16 years. She received her accounting degree from the Marian College in 1978, then immediately worked as a real estate broker for 10 years before acquiring accounting positions in the construction industry. She said that she finds fulfillment in the diversity of responsibilities in developing homes.

Focuses on comfort foods, foods people eat after a miserable or stressful day or when they feel like celebrating. Factors affecting the choice of comfort foods; Top comfort foods for men and women including ice cream, pizza, chocolates and cookies.

Features the music club 'Knitting Factory' in New York. Lineup of performers in the club.

Profiles guitarist Alex Skolnick. Shift from metal rock to jazz; Release of the album 'Goodbye to Romance: Standards for a New Generation.'

Focuses on the flamingo concert of the Spanish Harlem Orchestra in New York. Highlights of the event; Description of music played in the concert.

Features the performance of the rock group Sun City Girls at the Knitting Factory in New York City. Enumeration of the group's members; Release of 'obscure' music; Use of punk and rock music.

Features the performance of New York-based pianist Harry Whitaker. Musical performances in restaurants; Musical tracks preferred by the musician; Success of his musical recording 'Black Renaissance Body, Mind and Spirit.'

Reports that swastikas in the form of graffiti are showing up everywhere in the United States. Places where swastikas are showing up; How these swastikas affect persons that are targeted; What the Anti-Defamation League is doing to combat the swastika problem.

Reports that lifelong Catholics who attend the Cathedral of the Risen Christ in Lincoln, Nebraska, have been threatened by Bishop Fabian Bruskewitz to be excommunicated. Why Catholic members of certain groups were prohibited by the bishop to take Holy Communion; What would happen if these persons continued to take communion; Bruskewitz's listing of the forbidden groups; Details of a letter written by the bishop.

Relates the experience of having visited the National Arboretum in the United States. Type of vegetation at the Arboretum.

Profiles Fred Ripken, brother of professional baseball player, Cal Ripken. Background information on the Ripken family; Why Fred did not choose sports as a career; Description of his relation with his family.

Reports on the shoeshine business in the United States of America. Description of the shoeshine business; Types of questions asked surrounding the shoeshine business; Owners of the Ego Shine on K Street, Ego Brown, and Smiley Williams.

Focuses on what took place in the emergency room at Howard University Hospital on January 12, 1996, after six days of heavy snow. Description of emergency cases; Attending physician in charge of emergencies.

Explains the variety of experiences to be had at the 1997 Festival of American Folklife. Comments from Mississippi native Henry Dorsey; What visitors can learn about the Mississippi Delta from the festival; Kinds of demonstrations at the festival.

Remembers the life and career of actor Jimmy Stewart upon his death. Sense that movie legends are now gone; Stewart's decency; Detailed account of his movie career; Author's meeting with Stewart in 1991; Birth in Indiana, Pennsylvania; Service in Army Air Corps during World War II; Stewart's comments on the celebration of his 75th birthday in his hometown.

Presents information on the weather for June 10, 1997 for the Washington D.C. area. Type of wether experienced in Washington.

Focuses on a number of outstanding athletes in the United States, with reference to Eldrick `Tiger Woods and Sugar Ray Robinson, among others. Reference to Sugar Ray's performance as boxer; Details on the performance of the other athletes.

Focuses on the author's need to have a manicured yard. Longing for the historical agricultural past; Author's obsession with his lawn and how it should look.

Focuses on Mississippian journalist W.F. Minor and looks at Minor's memories on the trial of Emmett Till, accused of whistling at a white woman in 1955. Reference to Minor's nickname; Information on Minor's achievements; What award Minor won for this work; Description of Minor's health; Other memorial stories covered by Minor.

Looks at Ted Pierce's opinions on the American poet, Ezra Pound. Why Pierce's opinions are not found in biographies or studies on Pound; Pierce's convictions that Pound was a traitor; Focus on antisemitism in Pound's work; Why Pound was not convicted on treason charges brought against him.