March 8 is International Women's Day, and it is important to take some time to contemplate the important role women have played in society. Even today, women are not represented in many corporations and governments, and both men and women must work to ensure equality. This issue examines some of the troubles women face. Furthermore, this month's topics also focus on aid and development, lending a critical eye to both topics. Please e-mail us and tell us what you think!

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                                   Wojciech Gryc
                                   Editor-in-Chief

	The Women of Saudi Arabia: Barred from Voting and the               Workforce (by Kaley Kennedy) Kaley Kennedy explores the difficulties women are facing in Saudi Arabia. While there are some positive signs, the promises of politicians and government officials have been met with skepticism. Read more...
	MDGs, the Bad (by Michael Chong) Many organizations are promoting the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) as a way to fight poverty and help the developing world. While the MDGs look good on the surface, one must critically analyze the ambitious plan and see whether flaws exist. Read more...
	The Future of Aceh (by Chris Hockman) Hit hardest by the December 2004 tsunami, Aceh has had a rough history. Suffering from a war for independence, analysts have been hopeful in predicting that the tsunami will help bring about peace and cooperation in the province. Learn more about the history of Aceh, and about its possible future. Read more...
	Water as a Sustainable Resource (by Melissa Fedrigo) All life on Earth requires water to survive, and humanity is no exception. Our dependence on water is massive, and it is important to use the resource in sustainble ways to ensure future generations have access to it - but at current usage rates, is this doable? Read more...
	Get Involved: McMarketing to Minors (by Mark Cavdar) There is an obesity crisis in the United States, as well as other nations. Is this the fault of insidious marketing techniques adopted by unhealthy corporations? More importantly, is it even ethical to market such products to young people? Mark Cavdar explores the issue. Read more...
	Comment: Aid as a Fad (by Katherine Grechuta) The tsunami that ravaged nations around the Indian Ocean showed that if mobilized, millions of people and thousands of organizations are willing to work together to help solve a problem. Katherine Grechuta outlines the importance of having similar responses to bigger disasters, like the HIV/AIDS crisis. Read more...

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