December 1, 2004 - it's been one and a half years since we began writing, and the new year will be bringing about major changes to Five Minutes to Midnight. We will continue bringing articles on human rights and international events, but are also expanding into a few other projects. Stay tuned for all the changes!

                 Thanks for reading,
                                   Wojciech Gryc
  

	Water Warfare (by Hannah Renglich) Humanity is dependent on clean water, and like oil, it is a resource that we are slowly running out of. Countries have gone to war over oil, and many analysts believe countries will be going to war for water within a few decades. Read more...
	The Loss of Freedom: Anti-Terror Laws (by Mark Cavdar) As the War on Terror progresses, governments have passed laws to protect their citizens. Many of these laws compromise people's freedoms by giving governments the ability to spy on people, gain access to private information, and even arrest them if they believe them to be "terrorists". Read more...
	Muti Medicine (by Mark Griffin, Sasoun Keshish         and Eric Perrella) Muti medicine is believed to bring about luck, power, and good health. It is a traditional form of medicine known to parts of Africa, and is made through the use of people's organs and body parts; children are especially victimized, as their youthfulness is thought to make the medicines more powerful. Read more...
	Get Involved: The Global Pandemic (by Kaitlyn Schultz) December 1 is World AIDS Day, and it is important to take time to learn about the global AIDS pandemic and its devastating effect on the world's population. Learn about the pandemic and see how you can get involved. Read more...
	Comment: Teaching English Abroad (by Kaley Kennedy) Many consider teaching and volunteering abroad a great break from their regular, hectic lifestyles. However, volunteers and teachers rarely consider the negative effects of their teaching, and organizations often to do not inform participants about them. Read more...