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The section presents the list of contributors for the January 2002 issue of Philosophical Dimensions of Public Policy."

This section introduces a series of articles on the abortion dilemma in the early 21st century. The abortion dilemma has changed after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on the case Webster versus Reproductive Health Services in 1989. The case challenged a Missouri law which later upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court, a move which resulted to the regulation of abortion. There are two U.S. Supreme Court cases that have shaped the debate since 1990. Among many other issues in the abortion dilemma, future debate will concern the constitutionality of states banning specific procedures.

The section presents the lists of editors for the January 2002 issue of the "Philosophical Dimensions of Public Policy."

This section introduces a series of articles on affirmative action debate. Robert K. Fullinwider takes up the argument that diversity justifies affirmative action policies in the university. David Wasserman addresses some objections to the pursuit of institutional diversity.