A group of a dozen young activists created a collective living experiment on Clark Mountain, where they share living spaces, expenses, and incomes. Kristen Hewitt discusses how the activists learn to balance their own careers and personal lives with the needs of the group.

Fighting for justice for himself, Chad Evans claims that he is innocent of the murder of his then-girlfriend's 21 month old daughter. Camila Kerwin investigates the story around the death of Cassidy Bordner, and how Chad Evans is trying to have his case re-investigated.

As the first black representative in Maine, Jerry Talbot drafted the Names and Places bill, which would outlaw the use of the "n-word" from maps of Maine, which passed in 1977. Yevonnie Lowe profiles Talbot's account of the path that led to his election in 1972.

Jessica Hasslen documents the life and work of Jesse Leah Vear, a woman who coordinates P.O.W.E.R. (Portland Organizing to Win Economic Rights).

Jen Kinney interviews Norman Kehling, who will soon be free after 30 years of incarceration. In his final months behind bars, he's found an unexpected way to prepare for life on the outside -- he's joined a theater troupe.

Pamela Wood introduces readers to Ida Allen and Arthur Welch, two individuals featured in the June 1975 Salt Magazine.

Within the Catholic Church, there is an investigation on American nuns who are believed of having a secularist mentality and a feminist spirit. Emma Weatherill explores how times have changed for nuns, how they are getting involved in changing society, and the implications of the investigation for nuns.

Courtney Stein discusses the work that Biff Brady performs at Forensic Polygraph Services, where he conducts lie detection tests. Brady speaks about the process of the interrogation and trying to get the truth.

Bios of the contributors to the Salt Spring 2002 Magazine.

A group of a dozen young activists created a collective living experiment on Clark Mountain, where they share living spaces, expenses, and incomes. Anna Lundgren captures how the activists learn to balance their own careers and personal lives with the needs of the group.

Write up on donating money to the Salt Scholarship Fund.

James Hixon discusses the life of Antoinette Pezet, a minister for Circle of Hope Church, and transsexual woman. Pezet speaks about her experiences as a transsexual, entering into the ministry, and her family.