New Moon articles from September 2006

New Moon archives from September 2006

To our radiant readers.(Girl Talk)(Editorial)
September 1, 2006... We believe girls can influence the government and the world! That's why this issue is all about politics and leaders. In "It's So Political!" you can read four girls' opinions on the political issues they care about most. Then, meet one girl...

Dear Luna.(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2006... I'm Luna, the spirit New Moon Magazine! Do you have something to say to me? I love to hear from you! Write to me! Dear Luna, I'm writing in response to Emily's letter in the January/February 2006 issue. Emily said she was sad to see...

Draw Luna.(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2006... Luna is the spirit of New Moon. What do you think she looks like? Every girl's idea is different, and that's the way we like it. Let your imagination run wild and send us a drawing! I think Luna is the shadow that is with everyone and...

Ask a girl.
September 1, 2006... Ask a Girl is an advice column for you and by you. we help each other and take our problems seriously. Dear Ask a Girl: My friends are pressuring me to get a boyfriend. I don't think I'm ready, but I don't want to lose my friends. What...

It's so political! Your thoughts on important issues.
September 1, 2006... Since this issue is all about politics and leaders, we wanted to hear which political issues matter to you. You gave us your thoughts on everything from standardized tests to patriotism. Here are just a few opinions: Is it hot in here? ...

Life on tropical St. Lucia: salt fish, green figs, and a drive-in volcano!(Country overview)
September 1, 2006... My Miracles My mum calls me her miracle baby. Before I was born, my dad had a kidney transplant, thanks to my uncle who donated a kidney to him. If my uncle hadn't done that, my dad might've died and I wouldn't have been born. I'm 8 years...

The problem with no name: meet the original desperate housewife.(Betty Friedan )
September 1, 2006... When someone asks you, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" you might answer, "a doctor," "a lawyer," "a veterinarian," or maybe even "president." But in the 1950s, most girls assumed they would be housewives after they married. Betty...

Three women on top of the world: yes, Ms. President!(Women's Work)(Michelle Bachelet)
September 1, 2006... On March 11, 2006, thousands of Chilean women put on presidential sashes to celebrate the inauguration of Michelle Bachelet, the first woman president of Chile. They gathered in front of Chile's presidential palace or wore the sashes in their...

The Breadwinner.(Brief article)(Book review)
September 1, 2006... The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis Eleven-year-old Parvana lives in Kabul, Afghanistan, which is ruled by a group of religious extremists called the Taliban. Her family of six lives in a one-room apartment and she only goes outside to help...

It's Too Quiet.(Poetry)(Poem)
September 1, 2006... IT'S TOO QUIET Wheels screech, sirens scream, people yell, run, fall. A girl watches a fight, she knows how it started she could have stopped it, but she was quiet. Motors hum, police yell, cell doors...

Sheep.(Poetry)(Poem)
September 1, 2006... SHEEP What's up with you? you think you can lead me. you think you can control How I think just because you have the cash Just because you have the power. who said i was gonna let you take charge?...

How to overthrow the government--or at least get heard.(ways to talk with a politician)
September 1, 2006... A politician's job is to represent the people--that's you and me?--so what do you do when a politician is on the other side of an issue you feel strongly about? Don't worry, there are several ways to speak up--some you can do on your own and...

Peaceful protesting during the civil rights movement.(Civil Rights Act of 1964)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... * Demonstrations in Washington, D.C. In 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. helped organize a civil-rights protest that took the form of a massive march on Washington, D.C. Although the march was gargantuan, the 200,000 protesters were...

Voice box: welcome to Voice Box, where we discuss hot topics. This time, we're talking about lowering the voting age.(Voting Rights Act of 1965 )
September 1, 2006... Not long ago, several groups in the U.S. fought for the right to vote. Women couldn't vote until 1920. Native Americans couldn't vote until 1924, and then only in some states. And until Congress passed the Voting Rights Act in 1965, many...

Under the influence: be your own best leader.(parent's influence on political opinions)
September 1, 2006... What political party do you support? What political party do your parents support? If you live with your parents, your answer to both questions is probably the same. Check yourself--are you "under the influence"? Being under the...

Keeping score: Billie Jean and Edith Green go to bat for girls.
September 1, 2006... Do you play soccer, play softball, or run in track? Do you have to wait until the boys are done practicing to take the field? I hope not! But up until the 1970s, girls who wanted to play sports spent a lot of time on the sidelines. Then, along...

Break the silence.
September 1, 2006... Have you ever loved a movie or a play so much that you just had to see it again? That's how I felt after seeing Eve Ensler's The Vagina Monologues for the first time in eleventh grade. I went to the play again when I was a senior, and I bought...

Disobedience: like mother, like daughter?(Short story)
September 1, 2006... It's supposed to be autumn, THE TIME OF YEAR WHEN THE CLOUDS ARE HIGH IN THE SKY AND THE AIR IS FRESH. THAT'S HOW AUTUMN WAS WHEN I WAS LITTLE. BACK THEN, WE LIVED HOURS FROM THE CITY CENTER ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF BEIJING. TODAY, WE LIVE IN 1508B,...

Brain Food: what you need to know to eat smart.(Body Language)
September 1, 2006... We all know that being healthy doesn't mean having a two-inch waist or eating only chocolate (although I wish that second statement were true!) Being healthy means knowing what your body needs and responding to its needs. Your body is like a...

Dig in: get the dirt on archeology.(times capsules )
September 1, 2006... What is archeology? Is it thrashing through the jungle with a machete and finding Mayan ruins? Or is it kneeling down and painstakingly brushing dirt off an old clay bowl from everyday life? If you guessed the second, you've got a pretty good...

How aggravating!(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... How Aggravating! is where we voice our opinions about what's unfair to girls and women. What makes you mad? What drives you crazy? What's unfair in your life? Tell us about it! See page 8 for submission details. My dad's a member of...

Howling at the moon.
September 1, 2006... Howl out your moments of power and sing about the good things in your life! How do you make life better for girls? Do you know someone who creates equality? What do you see that's inspiring? Tell us about it! See page 8 for submission...

Luna's art gallery.
September 1, 2006... Welcome to Luna's Art Gallery! We're proud to present the work of two fabulous artists. This picture describes how much I love to draw! Amber Dean, 12 Ohio Coyotes live in the woods by my house. This is a picture I drew of...

Cat tails.(Cartoon)
September 1, 2006... Why is everyone giving out stuff? What's going on?? Wait... argh! How could I Forget? It's student council election week! Heh... what's wrong, Tsivy? Did you forget, that it's student council week? un... Nooo... I can...

In the spotlight.(New Moon honored by Association of Educational Publishers with Golden Lamp Award)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... New Moon just won the Golden Lamp Award from the Association of Educational Publishers--it's the highest honor an educational magazine can receive! The Golden Lamp doesn't come with its own genie, but the recognition is a birthday wish come...

Turn beauty inside out.(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... At the 2006 Turn Beauty Inside Out conference in New York City in June, girls met face-to-face with music industry professionals and participated in workshops. They also spoke up about what they want to see on MTV and hear on the radio. The...

Politics, leaders, and you!
September 1, 2006... Are you interested in being a senator someday? What about president? More than 75% of the girls who already took our online survey said they're interested in politics and over half said they'd consider running for office. If you're interested...

In the wild.(Comic)
September 1, 2006... TAKE ME to your FLOWER! UM, DON'T YOU MEAN, "LEADER"? "NO! I MEAN FOLLOWER!! CAN'T YOU SEE THAT I AM THE LEADER?!!" "YES, OF COURSE I CAN SEE THAT, OH GREAT LEADER... I WILL GO GET YOU A FOLLOWER..." HERE YA GO, LEADER! ...

The last word.(Joan Kirner of Australia )(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Just by making a decision to stay out of politics, you are making the decision to allow others to shape politics and exert power over you. And if you are alienated from the current political system, then just by staying out of it you do nothing...