Scholastic Update articles from February 1991

Scholastic Update archives from February 1991

The lessons of war. (includes article on how the U.S. defines its interests)
February 8, 1991... THE LESSONS OF WAR The soldier above is one of some 400,000 troops sent by President Bush to the Persian Gulf. It is uncertain what her fate will be. As of this writing, there has been no fighting between the United States and Iraq. But...

Two centuries of conflict. (information about each major war the U.S. has fought in, also information about military interventions )
February 8, 1991... Two Centuries of Conflict The United States is a nation born of war, and, in its relatively brief history, the country has used military force often. Nine of our nation's 41 Presidents have sent American soldiers into major war, and the...

U.S. wars and hot spots 1945-1991. (illustration)
February 8, 1991... U.S. Wars and Hot Spots 1783-1847: PIRATED WATERS During the United States' early years, pirates often intercepted American merchant ships. In response, the U.S. government sent in the Navy to police domestic and foreign waters. ...

War powers.
February 8, 1991... WAR POWERS As UPDATE went to press, United States troops in Saudi Arabia were on the brink of war with Iraq. The planes, tanks, and helicopters were lined up,the troops waiting for the word from Washington to do battle. But back home,...

The call to arms. (includes related article on orchestrating the military draft)
February 8, 1991... THE CALL TO ARMS Like many young men in america, Michael Pierce celebrated his 18th birthday with a trip to the post office. There, in accordance with U.S. law, Pierce provided his name, address, and birth date to the Selective Service...

Rallying the nation. (excerpts from presidents' speeches in times of war)
February 8, 1991... Rallying the Nation The job of a President involves more than making policy. In times of war or great struggle, Presidents must pull the country together and prepare the troops for battle. History shows that some of these leaders succeed...

Waging peace. (history of American peace movements)
February 8, 1991... WAGING PEACE On a brisk afternoon in New York City, 2,000 Columbia University students are marching through campus. America is careening into a massive war. And these students, like tens of thousands of other college students around the...

The people's voice: U.S. presidents now need to take public opinion into account before waging war.
February 8, 1991... THE PEOPLE'S VOICE Only hours after the first American combat troops arrived in Saudi Arabia last August, an army of quite a different sort began fanning out across the United States: public-opinion polsters. In the six months since...

The Gulf crisis: students speak out. (includes selected comments from a survey of high school students)
February 8, 1991... The Gulf Crisis MOST AMERICAN TEENS want a peaceful resolution to the Mideast crisis. But if the U.S. decides to use force, many boys would support that decision, while many girls tend to react with fear and anger at the idea of military action....

The facts on AIDS.
February 22, 1991... THE FACTS ON AIDS THE WOMAN ABOVE IS CARRYING the AIDS virus. It may surprise you that she doesn't appear to be sick. But not all people infected with the AIDS virus actually look sick. It can take a long time for AIDS symptoms to appear...

The growing epidemic. (illustration)
February 22, 1991... The Growing Epidemic AIDS is running rampant. The number of cases worldwide has skyrocketed in the last decade, with some countries experiencing an infection rate as high as 20 percent of the population. In the United States, the AIDS...

"Who am I not to fight?" (young woman's story of her discovery that she and her baby had AIDS)
February 22, 1991... "Who am I not to fight?" When I was in high school, what I really wanted to do was to find a guy and fall madly in love, and have this big romantic relationship. I was always getting hurt. So after a while, I built this big wall around me,...

Confronting the AIDS crisis. (reactions from the gay community and the minority communities; searching for a cure or vaccine)
February 22, 1991... CONFRONTING THE AID CRISIS A COMMUNITY UNITED The 1970s were a decade of liberation for many gay americans. After years of secrecy and persecution, gays in cities such as San Francisco and New York reveled in an atmosphere of freedom...

A fight over funds. (AIDS research)
February 22, 1991... A FIGHT OVER FUNDS WHEN DR. LOUIS W. SULLIVAN, President Bush's Secretary of Health and Human Services, stepped up to the podium to give his speech a the Sixth International Conference on AIDS last summer, pandemonium erupted. More that 500 AIDS...

Africa: a continent in agony. (spread of AIDS)
February 22, 1991... AFRICA: A CONTINENT IN AGONY NAIROBI, KENYA--The AIDS epidemic continues to course through Africa, outracing the prevention campaigns that have now been started by every government. In many cities the spread of the deadly AIDS virus...

Teenagers & AIDS: are you at risk? (includes article on controversial proposal to give free condoms to New York City high school students)
February 22, 1991... TEENAGERS & AIDS: ARE YOU AT RISK? IT'S A TALE THAT'S BECOME INcreasingly common in the new age of AIDS: A 19-year-old woman discovers that her high school boyfriend once dabbled in the drug "crystal meth," an injectable form of amphetamine....

Artists against AIDS: the entertainment community is making AIDS a center-stage issue.
February 22, 1991... ARTISTS AGAINST AIDS WHILE THE GOVERNMENT HAS BEEN critized for waging a lackluster campaign against AIDS, another segment of society has stepped up to lead the fight: the entertainment industry. The arts community worldwide has been in the...

Joining the battle. (where to find AIDS information) (directory)
February 22, 1991... JOINING THE BATTLE There is a vast network of organizations ready to provide advice, support, or information on AIDS. The following groups should be able to help you, or put you in touch with someone who can. HELPING YOURSELF If...