The one who stayed: when other relief workers fled Afghanistan in fear of their lives, John Weaver remained to finish what he had started

Article Abstract:

Weaver went to Afghanistan as a foreign-aid worker for the Christian organization Shelter Now International. He chose to remain in the country when the U.S. began bombing in retaliation for the Taleban's sheltering of Osama bin Laden. Weaver discusses his hopes to establish an English-language school in Afghanistan.

Afghanistan, Planning, Behavior, Educational assistance, Foreign educational assistance, Weaver, John

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The end of the suburbs

Article Abstract:

The life of the metro New York City region's suburbs came to a sudden and quiet halt on September 11, 2001, as public transit stopped in and out of Manhattan and many families were separated for a night, or several days, or forever.

Cover Story, War and society, Society, Wars, Terrorism, New York Metropolitan Area, World Trade Center and Pentagon Attacks, 2001, Middle Atlantic States (United States)

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We stayed for the kids ... and stayed and stayed; the pleasures of tending an empty nest

Article Abstract:

A dweller in the New Jersey suburbs describes his family's transition from living in New York City. The change was difficult at first, but gradually there was an acceptance, and even appreciation, of the suburbs.

New Jersey, Personal narratives

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