Stories by Rebecca Onion

Youths Take On Homeland Security

Posted on May 24, 2005, Source: WireTap

Can the government detain an American citizen for six hours without an explanation? 20-year-old Asmaa Elshinawy and other plaintiffs are suing the Department of Homeland Security to find out.

The Re-education of Lubbock, Texas

Posted on Mar 23, 2005, Source: WireTap

The star of a recent documentary about the fight over sex ed in Texas talks about turning blue while living in the reddest of states.

Not Your Grandma's Craftmas

Posted on Dec 21, 2004, Source: WireTap

What's the best way to personalize your gifts and avoid shopping in huge corporate stores? Make your own! WireTap has a few tips.