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What You're Missing by Not Picking Up a Copy of the April/May 2001 Issue: Our "Print Only" Contents Mind Power by Patrick Scott Barnes Zach: How many of our friends must die before we realize that gun control is necessary? Over-Priced Musings: by Don Pflaster Allegiance: Don't confuse the nobility of the cause with those advocating it in Washington. Was It the Falun Gong? by Danny Schechter The Fires This Time: Immolation or deception in Beijing? As China's government cracks down, we must all question the media's presentation of the facts. Meat and Dairy: The Environmental Cost by Jeff Nelson While the humane aspects of switching to a vegetable-based diet are powerful, the environmental impact may be even greater. FTAA: Fueling the Race to the Bottom by Michelle Steinberg and mark Burdett The fight is on over the FTAA's undemocratic vision of a single free-trade agreement for the Western Hemisphere. Revolution Through Direct Action by Darren Kramer When less-informed people think of direct action, they think of masked radicals committing property destruction. It's not that simple. Activist Event Listings Make a difference: Participate in a protest, attend a rally or a conference. Seeking Equality in American Education by David Lucander America's educational system is effective and it must stay that way. But not every student has an equal chance to succeed and that must change. Here's a list of where you can pick up your copy of IMPACT.