Editor's Note
A Conflict in Ghana
Freedom Flame
Statehood
Sustainability and the Automotive Industry
Rio Grande do Sul: Home to Brazil's Winter
Thoughts Of An Environmentalist...
Welcome Welcome to Five Minutes to Midnight’s latest issue about human rights and international affairs. To view a description of each article, move your cursor over the title box. Simply click on any title to read the article in full.   Editor's Note       by Meghan Roberts Meghan Roberts starts the issue with a call for answers to a short but complicated question focusing around life and abortion. This is a question that regularly appears in newspapers and politics, and we want to hear your thoughts.   A Conflict in Ghana       by Sam Mednick Year after year the Ghanaian government is forced to divert resources for development into efforts to stop violence. Read about the conflicts in this region and their effect on the people of Ghana.   Freedom Flame       by Doug Murray 2007 marks the 50th anniversary of Ghana's independence. The year has been full of celebration in Accra, and this article shows photographs of the celebrations.   Statehood       by Anita Li Taiwan has long struggled for independence from its Chinese neighbours. Anita Li traces the origins of this effort and analyzes why there is no clear solution.   Sustainability and the Automotive Industry       by Eric Kam The degradation of the environment has finally been internationally recognized as a significant threat. Restrictions are constantly being implemented and updated, forcing businesses to adapt.   Rio Grande do Sul: Home to Brazil's Winter       by George D'Andrea A personal story of travel in Brazil reveals that it is not only home to sunshine. Prepare for your notions of Brazil to be altered!   Thoughts Of An Environmentalist...       by Devon Willis Devon Willis' poem reveals the truth about bottled water, and the effect it has on the environment. You won't look at a bottle of water the same way again!