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Head scarves first, democratic reforms ... um, maybe later
To many Turks, the decision to allow head scarves on university campuses sends an important message about the political priorities of Turkey's ruling party.
Catherine Price Feb 15, 2008
A move that's likely to fail
New York City considers banning the words "bitch" and "ho."
Catherine Price Aug 7, 2007
Female circumcision? Not in Eritrea
The government bans female genital mutilation.
Catherine Price Apr 10, 2007
South Dakota Legislature passes abortion ban
The governor is likely to sign a bill that would make performing an abortion a crime.
Katharine Mieszkowski Feb 24, 2006
I'm too sexy for my class
Swaziland's government declares miniskirts too provocative for school.
By Jack Boulware Jul 24, 2000
Beijing forbids sex and the West
Government bans steamy ads and Western magazines.
By J.A. Getzlaff Mar 21, 2000
Poland moves to ban skin flicks and magazines
Parliament approves the conservative bill.
By J.A. Getzlaff Mar 17, 2000
Thailand bans caffeine
No more coffee or tea in the country's northern provinces, in an attempt to curb methamphetamine manufacturers.
By J.A. Getzlaff Mar 15, 2000
Music to Napster fans' ears
A bandwidth management tool may help lift a ban on MP3-sharing software imposed by colleges across the country.
By Janelle Brown Mar 8, 2000
Penis gourds: The rebel uniform
Indonesia's government sees the garb worn by Dani tribesmen as backward and an act of defiance.
By Hank Hyena Feb 29, 2000
Classics Book Group
The Salon Classics Book Group: Garrison Keillor on the 'scandalous' -- and mediocre -- 'Sister Carrie.'
By Garrison Keillor Oct 13, 1997
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