August 2004
Cover Story
Write-in Challenges the Shoo-in
She’s a vivacious school teacher and homemaker, born in Saudi Arabia, with an I Love Lucy sense of humor. She’s also the Democratic challenger for the California State Assembly in a Republican district. But don’t underestimate Ferial Masry; she just may surprise you. by JAMES GREENBERG
Features
Taking Cover
For years, the medical community has advised people always to wear sunscreen. Now, a renowned endocrinologist and researcher reveals why we might want to ease up on stringent sun protection and let more sun shine in. by KAREN DEGER MCCHESNEY
Strung Out on Yoga
Rope yoga teacher Gudni Gunnarsson, a physical fitness trainer and long-time yoga devotee, turns the traditional art on its head with a new twist to an ancient practice. by SAVA ALCANTARA
Should the White House Be a Pulpit for Organized Religion?
Jacob Needleman, Ph.D., author of The American Soul: Rediscovering the Wisdom of the Founders, discusses the role spirituality played in our founding fathers’ politics and how it differs from the morality of the religious right. by BY TERRENCE MCNALLY
Costner’s Quest for a Cleaner Environment
Actor Kevin Costner may be better-known for his movies than his environmental crusades, but this So Cal native refuses to back down from his fight for cleaner oceans. by T.J. SULLIVAN
BackWords: The Stranger Who Nursed Me
An American in India finds words aren’t always needed to communicate at the deepest levels. by DANI KATZ
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