The American Legion [Volume 158, No. 4 (April 2005)]

Rebirth of a Nation: Thanks to foreign aid, freedom and determination, Afghans face a new and brighter future. By Ben Barber. -- Justice Without Bars: Portland, Ore., tries a nontraditional approach to juvenile crime. By John Raughter. -- Fraud's New Face: Cases of identity theft targeting seniors are up 200 percent, the Better Business Bureau says. Interview by Steve Brooks. -- To Walk Again: VA researchers study ways to "retrain" injured spinal cords. By Dr. Stephan D. Fihn. -- How Not to Make a Killing: Investing in companies that do business with terror states aids the enemy. By Frank J. Gaffney Jr. -- Vet Voice -- Commander's Message -- Big Issues -- Rapid Fire -- Comrades -- Parting Shots