Goodman, Amy

Presents news articles about social movements in modern world society, offering critiques of the actions of President Obama as well as a variety of modern news stories, such as in Benghazi, "Fast and Furious," climate change, and green energy.

Profiles the actions of individuals who have stood up for what they believe and brought about change in the United States, from a group of librarians in Connecticut who refused to divulge information about their patrons to a group of high school students who wrote a play about the Iraq War.

The authors present their perspective on the Bush administration's handling of the Iraq War, Hurricane Katrina disaster, and other national and international situations.

Describes the media coverage of the events that have occurred in Iraq and the "War on Terrorism" since September 11, 2001 through 2003, and discusses the involvement of the Bush administration and its supporters.