Topic Two is the second story.....The humanitarian story that is overlooked in a complex and rapidly shifting global scene. While secondary in news coverage, Topic Two is primary in relevance and it represents some of the most significant issues of our time. With Topic Two, the second story is first through a vision of news that presents an expanding context of humanitarian concerns and environmental issues. News from a humanitarian perspective provides vivid impressions that serve to improve public understanding of a wide range of issues through a presentation of narratives that are based on the drama of the human experience. Topic Two combines news reporting with narrative news and background summaries to convey a realism that enables readers to share the perceptions of those who are directly impacted by current events. The compelling human interest themes provide a deeper and wider perspective that serves to galvanize public participation for responding to a spectrum of humanitarian exigencies: The harrowing experience and epic migration of millions of refugees and internally displaced people on several continents is a story of unparalleled human drama. The conflicts and political turmoil that usually cause this displacement and the way in which refugees attempt to establish new lives is one of the most overlooked news stories...Reports from the World Food Program and the World Health Organization provide a range of news topics as these agencies strive to overcome massive hunger and epidemics around the globe...The serious degradation of environmental conditions has created a demand for a concerted response and a need for technological innovations to save the environment for future generations. The story of how people are working to contend with the unprecedented challenge of preserving the planet is an untold narrative of dedication and social responsibility. These and other news topics provide a more complete and realistic perception of current events. Topic Two can also be a second and more probing dimension of well represented news stories.....For example, stories about how to raise families in communities that are safe from crime and free from toxic waste contamination...Elaboration on approaches for ensuring adequate access to health care for families of all income levels. And coverage of efforts to guarantee the preservation of public trust funds such as Social Security and Medicare. As a flexible text, Topic Two brings about a wider scope of news for a more complete comprehension of current events and a more comprehensive understanding of an interconnected world. The narrative approach to journalism provides a unique realism that enables readers to experience the news and participate in the ongoing analysis of news topics. With a focus on the causes and effects of current events, Topic Two goes beyond the reporting of news. We believe that the exploration of why news is happening and how people are actually affected is crucial to a clear comprehension of issues in the news. As a versatile platform featuring a range of humanitarian themes, Topic Two provides maximum relevance through optimum representation of news that effects people's lives. Please send comments to: Newsline@BrandonPress.com