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The article discusses historical details about race riots and protests against racial injustice in the U.S. It explored the establishment of the U.S. National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders in 1967 by then U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson to investigate the race riots in the country, the 1922 report on race relations and riots published by the Chicago Commission on Race Relations, and the highlights of the 1977 study "Commission Politics: The Processing of Racial Crisis in America."

The article discusses the thought of literary scholar and cultural theorist Lauren Berlant in relation to her social criticism of U.S. culture. Topics include the relation of Berlant's book "Cruel Optimism" to U.S. culture, the role of affect theory in literary criticism, and the book "The Hundreds," co-written by Berlant and Kathleen Stewart.

The author explores the systemic racism and violence being experienced by the African American community in the U.S. Topics discussed include the May 2020 killing of African American man George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer in Minnesota, the exposure of young African Americans to stories of violence and discrimination, and the need to educate these children about racist violence in the country.

The article discusses wealthy and high technology industry (Silicon Valley, California) employees who are part of the U.S. survivalist movement, including the co-founder of the Internet company Reddit Steve Huffman's survivalist perspective. An overview of survivalist equipment and living conditions, including their bunkers and gas masks, is provided.

The article offers several tips on how to enjoy the 2016 summer season in the U.S. It states the need to have fun wearing almost anything such as towel and velvet high-tops. It notes that one should always surround themselves with the circle of people they trust. It mentions avoiding to have sex with everyone and avoid becoming ensnared in the pedestrian non-party rock-world.

The author discusses the riots and protests which followed the May 2020 killing of African American man George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota by a police officer. Topics explored include the reported use of military force by federal agents to disrupt the protests, the way the incident demonstrated the depth of racial inequality in the U.S. in the midst of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, and the public awareness of racial discrimination in the country.

Focuses on socio-economic conditions of poor people in the U.S. Exposure of the author to poverty and people who live with it; Impact of poverty on people; Government efforts to fight poverty; Widening of the gap between the rich and poor; Decline in true value of minimum wage; Implications for the future of the U.S. and its people; Need for long-term investments in community.

Comments on social developments in the United States as of July 2001. Views on actress Nicole Kidman's attendance in the Cannes Film festival; Comments on lawsuits faced by billionaire Lily Safra; Comments on the child-custody case faced by accused murderer Michael Skakel.

Focuses on the book `The Great Gatsby,' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, which was originally published in 1925. Novel's representation of a declaration of independence by Americans in writing; Portrayal of the nation's loss of innocence; Description of characters; Fitzgerald's presentiment of disaster that inflected all his stories.

Reports that a sociologist in Paris, France, Jean Baudrillard, has written a book called "Amerique". Book's focus on the void the Baudrillard discovered on a quick trip through the U.S.; Thesis that America is the one truly primitive society of the modern world; Innocence with which he described France; Observation that the French voted out the Socialist government most of them had spent years waiting for.

Looks at the effect of fusion paranoia on American society. New World Order experiment; Fusion paranoia; Degree to which political paranoia has worked into culture; Profile on Militia of Montana member Bob Fletcher as an example of Americans in paranoia.

Examines how Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton may be the last best hope for a country that's gone broke, spiritually and economically. Comparison of the Clinton-Gore team to that of literary characters Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer; Why the United States has a total war economy; Clinton-Gore as Southern conservatives; The hawkish nature of the Southern states; An economic union between Russia and the US; Religion and the election; Clinton's greatest asset.

The article focuses on the sources of fundamental changes in the U.S. It insists on bringing upon a sense of justice, righteousness and love for others in the American society. It is remarked that there is a need to fundamentally alter the morale anatomy of Americans. Fifteen per cent of all Americans live below the poverty level. Neither the tally of achievements nor the scorecard of failures came as a surprise, these facts are the givens in the American debate about social progress. The candidates for legislative elections do not realize these facts and instead of looking to individual hearts for change, they look to the legislatures, the polling places.

The article talks about the various social issues in the U.S. Alec Waugh lives in a quiet life while working and looks for parties in New York as a reward for his work. Arthur Rubinstein will be celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of his début of a completed prodigy of pianistic fortitude. A sealed copper box full of mementos walled up in the masonry of the Pulitzer Building in 1889 has appeared amid the rubble on February 9, 1956.

Features news and events in the U.S. as of October 2002. Commemoration of the death of 'Washington Post' publisher Kay Graham; Opening of the New York City outlet of Jimmy's Bronx Cafe owned by Jimmy Rodriguez; New designs released by fashion designer Norma Kamali.

Essay on the development of pop culture and artist Andy Warhol's impact on the avant-garde.

The article reflects upon the U.S. presidential election as of October 2016. Particular focus is given to an ongoing investigation into the use of email by the Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, which was reopened by the F.B.I. and its director James B. Corney, insights on the investigation by television personality and businessman Donald Trump, the Republican candidate, and the actions of Clinton's family, including her husband, Bill.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses reports within the issue on topics including the work of the actor Michael B. Jordan, the New Establishment list and reproductive rights in the U.S.

The article discusses the ideological platform of the U.S. Republican Party in the 2012 presidential election season, particularly noting the cultural divide between mainstream Americans and the Party base. It addresses Missouri Representative Todd Akin's comments about rape, as well as comments on the Republican-led effort to create stricter voting requirements. It explores the war on women, attitudes towards the gay community, and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney.

The back cover of the journal related to U.S men's fashion is presented.

The article presents several success tips of U.S actor Jeff Daniels. These include doing multitasking to keep moving to the next project. It notes the need to embrace the seven-day workweek and fight for the things that one always want. It mentions the importance of using all the experiences learned in the past.

The article presents an essay discussing the travelogue "Domestic Manners of the Americans," by Frances Trollope. Trollope's essay was written after an 1827 visit to the U.S, and criticizes Americans for their hypocrisy involving slavery and abuse of native Indians. The author believes that criticisms made by Trollope still apply to the current U.S., including the abuse of immigrants and an ignorance toward learning. The author further criticizes the news media and U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney.

Focuses on social issues besetting the American society and its impact on people who make irony as trademark for entertaining. Television host David Letterman's reaction to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the United States; Question on the possible changes in the professions of popular ironists in media.

Comments on several societal issues in the United States. Development of safety measure to risk of deaths in car accidents by automobile industry; Effectiveness of sex education to lessen teen-age-pregnancy rates; Status of the prevalence of abortion.

Reflects on the American character formed between the ideals of American democracy and the history of race relations. Proliferation of slavery and campaigns of extermination against Native Americans; Role of the poet Walt Whitman in promoting racism; Details of the commencement address of President George Bush at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point on the subject of race relations.

Presents a comparison chart of life in 1930, 1960 and 1990. Life expectancy; Median age at first marriage; Average annual earnings; Women's earnings compared to men's; Income saved; Average length of workweek; Percentage of unemployed; Percentage of homeowners; Median price of a new house; Bestselling automobile; Percentage of adults with four or more years of college; Annual tuition fee at Radcliffe College; Annual tuition fee at University of Oregon, Eugene; More.

Presents an abstract review of the events in 1993 in the United States. Classified ads form of review on employment, economics and politics; Political tirades.

The article comments on various political and economic issues in the U.S. The author mentions President Richard M. Nixon's Mother's Day message about the role of mothers in the nation's history. In the past, the notion was that, it would be easy for politicians to say such words. But, as with so many things at present, the instinct that made it easy has died. In the economics side, an analogy of resemblance between personal financial and currency crisis is presented.

The article comments on socio-political developments in the U.S. in 1966. The upsurge of civil rights movement led to the debate over the concept of black power. Political analysts have began questioning whether the country's involvement in Vietnam has grown beyond its ability to change or limit. Concerns are raised over the efforts of U.S. scientists to develop supersonic transport.

The author reflects on the current political and social condition in the U.S. He believes that the government is currently on the process of introducing new technology in aviation by developing supersonic planes. The author suggested that the government needs to advance and recover about 90 percent of the estimated 1.3 billion dollar cost of building the planes. He comments that the present administration of U.S. Presidents Lyndon Baines Johnson has a lot of plans which are under secrecy.

The article discusses the artwork of American painter Norman Rockwell, particularly addressing his depiction of traditional American life in the early- to mid-20th century. It comments on the popularity of the exhibitions of his works, the place of Rockwell's art in modern culture, and the complexity of Rockwell's artistic process.

A letter from the editor is presented regarding the significance of awareness in light of the pervading political and social conditions in the U.S.

Presents updates related to life and society in the United States as of August 2001. Increase in the number of unmarried partners living together; Results of a study on the leadership ability of women; Issue on the effects of increasing gas prices to status of living.

Comments on the decline of public courtesy in the United States. Problem experienced by people on how to properly react to public rudeness; Information on a survey about how people in the country perceive incivility; Factors that may have contributed to the rudeness of several people in the service sector; Tips on how to respond to rudeness.

Reflects on the significance of the month of February 2000 to the citizens of the United States. Presidential primaries; Valentine's Day; Failure of a recent attempt to explore the planet Mars; Dealing with the harsh winter season.

Envisions the social conditions of the United States for the millennium. Acceleration of social change; Mention of pop futurology; Two styles for envisioning tomorrow.

Looks at the debate between Robert Bork and Ben Wattenberg on the failure of the United States during the American Enterprise Institute's 1996 policy conference in Washington. Nihilism of modern life and cultural trash as according to Bork; Cultural treasures and defense of American popular culture by Wattenberg; Lyrical ending of the debate.

The article comments on the way Americans react to certain historical moments. Standard reactions to bad news have developed in the United States and they include the phrases "it didn't happen," and "they all do it." These two responses represent two different conclusions: one denying abuses and the other seeing them as universal and possibly eternal.

Shares readers' views on whether the present generation are better off than their parents. Standard of living; Forecast of social standard in the future; Material possessions; Education; Debts; Job.

Reports on news and developments as of November 1993. Possible additional application of the hypertension drug that helps hair grow on bald heads as a rub-on remedy for impotence; Contributions to Senator Bob Packwood's defense against charges of sexual misconduct; Addition of new female characters to the television show `Sesame Street'; Popular personalities in the White House.

Opinion. Presents a list of inventions that took over our lives during the 1980s. The Walkman; MTV; Reeboks; Trivial pursuit; Oprah Winfrey.

American culture has become obsessed with immorality, crudity, and sleaze. Discusses the blossom of the `trash' phenomenon through art; Tabloids; Photography; Entertainment.

The article states that the social fabric in the U.S. is basically sound, including the status of marriage. Since 1946, the divorce rate has decreased. The rate of divorce in 1946 was high due to the war. According to statistics, as of 1964, one out of four marriages ended in divorce. It is noted that people ignore the millions of happy couples who are neither married nor divorce.

The article reflects on the tendency of history to repeat itself. It cites that civil rights movements failed to achieve their goals. It observes that the increase in crime rate and desperation among African Americans in urban areas are highlighted in newspapers. It compares the social condition of the U.S. with hypnosis.