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The article presents a speech from Jim McDermott, United States Representative from Washington, delivered during the House of Representatives debate on the CLEAN Energy Act of 2007 on January 18, 2007. Rep. McDermott discusses the government subsidies provided to oil companies and tax breaks afforded to them through legislation. Oil companies' rising profit margins are also discussed.

The article presents the author's views on the global fight against AIDS. The author is Jim McDermott, chair of the Congressional Task Force of International HIV/AIDS. It is the author's view that the war against disease is a war that can be won. Statistics related to the amount of annual disease-related deaths are reviewed. According to the author, basic policy changes need to be undertaken in order for AIDS to be defeated.

The poem "Mountaintop Removal" by Jim McDermott is presented. First Line: Reflected; Last Line: pools.

The author narrates an unsuccessful attempt to terrorize people, disguised him self as Darth Maul, an evil character of 'Star Wars,' on the day of Halloween. The incident taught the author, that a devil defeats human beings by psychologically weakening them, but not by physical harm. The author states that, to overcome the devil, one has to laugh at it. He also suggests that participants in Halloween should be kind, whatever may be the circumstances.

Discusses the author's single-payer health reform plan, HR 1200, as an alternative to President Bill Clinton's health-reform plan. Efficient delivery of comprehensive health insurance; Decrease in national health-care spendings; Generation of administrative savings; Freedom to choose doctor of own; Advantage for elder Americans; Wide medical care coverage; Financial mechanisms involved.

An interview with artist and illustrator Jim McDermott is presented. He was born in Lowell, Massachusetts and after graduation he painted cartoons for magazines and comic books. When asked about the artistic influences he named Alex Raymond, Hal Foster and Chris Van Allsburg. He started drawing at an age of six or seven and made pictures of cartoon characters Daffy Dick, Bugs Bunny, Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner.

The short story "Of Many Things," by Jim McDermott is presented.

The article offers opinions on the passage of the U.S. House Resolution 6 or the Clean Energy Act of 2007. The bill involves the rescinding of $14 billion in oil industry tax break. Representative Don Young agrees that there should be tax breaks for the oil industry to encourage local exploration. Representative Jim McDermott says the passage of the House Resolution represents America's down payment on clean, renewable sources of energy.