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From February, 2001
From Wednesday, February 28, 2001
Child Citizenship Act of 2000: Instant U.S. Citizenship (Law)
Tuesday morning, Feb. 27, 2001, some 75,000 internationally adopted children of U.S. parents awoke to a new reality: without further ado, they are U.S. citizens. Law Guide Paul Reed has the details.A Lifetime of Entertaining (Celebrity News)
Recently receiving the AFI award for a lifetime of achievement, there just doesn't seem to be anything she can't do. From Celebrity News Guide Adelle Vancil Tilton.The Confession (Crime)
When is a church confession not protected? According to Missouri law, when it deals with child abuse or child neglect.Pill a Failure for the Young (Pro-Life)
Professor Basil Donovan, director of the Syndey Sexual Health Centre, said that birth control pills should not be prescribed to women in their teens and 20's because they're not responsible enough to take them consistently. From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.Tough Talk on Taxes (US News)
Speaking before a joint session of Congress Tuesday evening, President George W. Bush laid out the details of his budget and legislative agenda, including its centerpiece -- a $1.6 trillion retroactive tax break that he says will serve as a catalyst for economic growth. U.S. News Guide Clare Saliba has the details and links to a collection of studies that examine whether it will work.
From Tuesday, February 27, 2001
The Incredible Shrinking President (US Politics)
The congressional investigation into the Marc Rich pardon is hurting President Bush more than President Clinton. As Bush fights for support for his agenda, is the far-right on the Hill making the President irrelevant? US Politics Guide John Aravosis investigates.Supreme Court Backs Clean Air Act (US Government)
In what anti-air pollution groups are calling one of its most important environmental decisions in history, the U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously rejected an industry challenge to U.S. air pollution standards. US Government Guide Robert Longley reports.Scalia on the Constitution (US Government)
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia explains and defends what he calls his "originalist" approach to constitutional interpretation in a closing address to a Princeton University conference on James Madison. US Government Guide Robert Longley reports.US State Dept. Releases Rights Report (Human Rights)
The US State Department's Bureau for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor has released its annual report on human rights around the world. According to the report, a majority of people in the world now live in democratic countries or countries that have started some level of democratic and political reforms.A 30 Day Week (Celebrity News)
The 2001 NASCAR season opened with tragedy when Dale Earnhardt was instantly killed on the last lap of the Daytona 500. Healing is just beginning now for fans of the Man in Black. From Celebrity News Guide Adelle Vancil Tilton.NAFTA IN COURT (Canada News)
Can international corporations bully local governments into accepting toxic waste dumps? That's the question being decided by a Canadian judge in a precedent-setting case with continental implications that is being broadcast on the Internet. About Canada News Guide David Plug brings you up to date.
From Monday, February 26, 2001
Filing Canadian Income Taxes Online (Canada Online)
This year for the first time most Canadians will be able to file their income taxes over the Internet using NETFILE. From Susan Munroe, About Guide to Canada Online.Cops who say 'no' (Civil Liberties)
Can a law be so bad that police have an obligation to refuse to enforce the thing? Or should the police always just "follow orders?" From J.D. Tuccille, your Civil Liberties Guide."Plan Colombia" Under the Microscope (World News)
The President of Colombia is at the White House today to meet with President Bush. Topic one is "Plan Colombia," a controversial effort to combat the drug industry, end the on-going civil war, and rebuild Colombia's economy and democracy. About Guide to World News, Keith Porter, has details.THE GIANT LEAP (Conspiracies)
When Fox Network aired their version of the Apollo Moon Landing hoax recently, NASA felt compelled to respond.Whose Embryos Are They Anyway? (Crime)
The New Jersey couple had 7 embryos in storage. They divorced. She wants the embryos destroyed. He wants them saved, possibly for implantation in his second wife. The NJ Supreme Court hears the case today.Special Rights? (Gay/Lesbian Issues)
The hypocrisy of the right is made clear in their use of circular reasoning regarding 'special' rights.The Beast in Me: A Look at the Magic of 'The Sopranos' (Organized Crime)
Sure, 'The Sopranos' has brilliant writers and a stellar cast - for two years, reviewers have praised the show's dazzling technical elements, but its appeal may lie deeper than that. How does 'The Sopranos' work the voodoo that transforms quality television into a cultural event? Organized Crime Guide Eponine Sallee offers her opinion.What Is Your 'Sopranos' Personality? (Organized Crime)
Have you ever watched 'The Sopranos' and obsessed over the similarities between you and your favorite character? Do you secretly imagine yourself as one of the Sopranos? Do you irritate your friends and coworkers with impressions of Tony, Furio, Silvio or Uncle Junior? Take this little personality test, and find out which Soprano you resemble most.'The Sopranos' Provides Insight Into the RICO Law (Law)
'Stolen' airline tickets provide the backdrop for the arrest of Tony Soprano in the HBO drama series, but Tony realizes it's more than chump change given the law targeting racketeers.
From Sunday, February 25, 2001
Teaching Human Rights (Human Rights)
What is human rights education? How do you bring human rights education to your community? Karen Robinson, director of Amnesty International USA's Human Rights Education Program, answers these questions and more. Part of the Activist Tools Series. From Kevin Reid, Human Rights Guide.Hugh Rodham and Salon Both Get it Wrong (US Conservatives)
Hugh Rodham takes the fall in the latest pardon scandal while the Clintons deny any knowledge, and Salon ridicules Rodham because he's overweight. Commentary from Ted Gausmann, the About Guide to U.S. Conservative Politics.
From Saturday, February 24, 2001
About the Presidential Power to Pardon (US Government)
In reaction to some pardons granted by his predecessor, President Bush promises to apply the, "highest of high standards," to future pardons. What are those standards? Learn more about the often controversial power of Presidential Pardons. From U.S. Government Guide Robert Longley.
From Friday, February 23, 2001
Eminem, David Duke & Art (US Politics)
When you attack women and gays on the street, it's a crime. When you do it in song, it's art - or so they say. Find out what's behind the Eminem controversy with US Politics Guide John Aravosis.Brigham & Women's Abortion Lawsuit (Pro-Life)
Brigham and Women's Hospital is currently in the news over a staff abortionist allegedly threatening five nurses. So now, let's look back on a previous abortionst at that hospital: Joan Golub. From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.
From Thursday, February 22, 2001
Interview with Jon Entine (Race Relations)
Jon Entine, the award-winning author of "Taboo: Why Black Athletes Dominate Sports and Why We're Afraid to Talk About It," talks about how and why he began covering the topic of race and sports, the controversial documentary he produced with Tom Brokaw, and some of his personal thoughts on the controversies surrounding sports and race.Justices Limit Scope of Disabilities Act (US Government)
The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 5-4 has limited the reach of the Americans With Disabilities Act, ruling that employees of state governments cannot bring employment-related discrimination suits against their employers under the ADA. US Government Guide Robert Longley reports.Mother of Mob Murder Victim Files $30 Million Suit (Organized Crime)
The mother of a woman allegedly killed by high-ranking members of Boston's Winter Hill gang filed a $30 million wrongful death suit against fugitive mob boss James J. "Whitey" Bulger, his cohort Stevie "The Rifleman" Flemmi, and two others. Organized Crime Guide Eponine Sallee has the story.Pardon? Hillary's Brother Given $400K (US Conservatives)
Former President Clinton confirmed Wednesday that Hugh Rodham, brother of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, was paid for assisting with a pair of last-minute pardon and commutation applications approved by Clinton just prior to leaving office. News from About's Guide to U.S. Conservative Politics, Ted Gausmann.
From Wednesday, February 21, 2001
The WAHM Advantage (Women's Issues)
More and more moms are turning to home-based businesses to combine making an income with raising a family. Guest author and tax consultant Sharon Riley shows how 'Work At Home Moms' can benefit a family's bottom line - especially at tax time.Who is the Enemy? (Pro-Life)
An overview of Ephesians 6:12 shows us where we should focus our energies, and who the Enemy is, not only in the abortion battle but in our daily lives. From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.The Catholic Church at the United Nations: Church or State? (Pro-Choice)
The Vatican's role at the U.N. is being challenged by the "See Change" campaign, which says that the Holy See - the government of the Roman Catholic church - should participate the same way as the world's other religions do: as a non-governmental organization. This article by guest author David Nolan of Catholics For a Free Choice explains why the campaign is needed and support for it is growing worldwide.Biskind, Administrator Guilty in Death (Pro-Life)
It took a jury of seven women and one man about 4 1/2 hours to find John Biskind and Carol Stuart-Schadoff guilty in the abortion death of 33-year-old Lou Ann Herron. From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.
From Tuesday, February 20, 2001
In the Mideast, Saddam's 'The Bomb' (US Conservatives)
What has Saddam Hussein been doing the last 10 years? Does Iraq now possess nuclear weapons? Commentary from U.S. Conservative Politics Guide Ted Gausmann.The Child Murderers of James Bulger (Crime)
In 1993, a pair of 10-year-olds abducted and murdered a 2-year-old boy. This spring, they're not only being released, but the government's going to grant them new identities and forbid the media from writing anything about their new lives.Double Agent? (US News)A longtime FBI counterintelligence expert was charged Tuesday with spying for Moscow for at least 15 years, causing what U.S. officials called "exceptionally grave" damage. U.S. News Guide Clare Saliba has the details.
Police Can Ban Suspects From Home (US Government)
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 8-1 today that police officers, with probable cause, can bar suspects from entering their own home while authorities acquire a search warrant. US Government Guide Robert Longley has the details.Children's Medical Treatment vs. Religious Freedom (Law)
In a tragedy repeated all too often, a Colorado child's death has renewed debate over the responsibility of parents to seek medical treatment in the face of contrary religious belief. Law Guide Paul Reed covers the issue.Canada Fights Smog (Canada Online)
Canada is putting over $120-million towards fighting smog and greenhouse gas emissions, implementing the Ozone Annex agreement with the United States. From Susan Munroe, About Guide to Canada Online.Soprano Files? Get the Real Thing (US Government)
Why bother with make-believe FBI files like those for the hit HBO show The Sopranos, when you can download real FBI files, on real wise and not-wise-enough guys. Get the files on Capone, Seigel, Dillinger and more. Let US Government Guide Robert Longley shows you where.Don't Go Off The Record With Me (US Newspapers)
Our former vice president’s off-the-record lecture at Columbia is a good jumping-off point for a discussion of the corrosive effects of unnamed sources. A new feature from US Newspapers Guide Jack Downs.
From Monday, February 19, 2001
Focus on Burma (Human Rights)
Recent reports confirm that Burma's military government has been in secret negotiations with Aung San Suu Kyi, the leader of Burma's democracy movement, since October 2000. Is Burma at a turning point? Are international sanctions finally taking their toll on Burma's military junta? From Kevin Reid, Human Rights Guide.You Decide -- It's Time for Oscar! [tm] (Gay/Lesbian Issues)
Since the Academy Awards have sometimes been referred to as a religious holiday for gays and lesbians, here's a chance for us to do our own voting.Prohibition spawned 'The Sopranos' (Civil Liberties)
Where do members of organized crime like the gangsters portrayed in "The Sopranos" come from? Doomed laws and dense lawmakers give them business opportunities they can't refuse. From J.D. Tuccille, your Civil Liberties Guide.WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DECADE MAKES (World News)
Just 48 hours after Baghdad was hit by American and British airstrikes, a huge Egyptian trade delegation arrived in the same city looking for ways to do business with Iraq despite international sanctions. Whatever happened to the old Gulf War coalition? World News Guide Keith Porter looks for answers.Bill to Protect Minors Reintroduced (Pro-life)
The Child Custody Protection Act has been reintroduced. The Act would make it a crime for adults to transport minors across state lines in order to evade parental involvement laws regarding abortion. From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.Doc Steps Down After Death Threat Claims (Pro-life)
Abortionist Rapin Osthanondh stepped down from his position at Brigham and Womens Hospital after five nurses alleged that he threatened to kill them over some missing forms. From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.Bush Takes on Unions (US Government)
President Bush has issued four executive orders overturning policies considered favorable to labor unions involved in government-contracted projects. White House hopes more competitive bidding will result in savings on government projects. US Government Guide Robert Longley reports.
From Sunday, February 18, 2001
DEATH OF A CHAMPION (Celebrity News)
The 2001 NASCAR season opens with tragedy. Could have anything have prevented the tragic accident that took the life of Dale Earnhardt? From Celebrity News Guide Adelle Vancil Tilton.Traficant's Horse Trainer Gets Prison (Organized Crime)
A man who used to train horses for Rep. Jim Traficant is headed to prison. Clarence Broad was sentenced last week to 27 months in prison for plotting to harm a grand jury witness who was scheduled to testify about the Congressman. Organized Crime Guide Eponine Sallee has the story.WBC to Picket Shilts Memorial (Gay/Lesbian Issues)
Once again the religious right shares its very special form of love and tolerance. What WOULD Jesus do?DEALING WITH THE DEVIL (Conspiracies)
IBM has been hit by a class action suit for their WWII dealings with Nazi Germany. The issue is not money for the victims and survivors of Hitler's pogroms - this is about remembrance.
From Saturday, February 17, 2001
Want to be a Soprano? (US Government)
Looking for a quick way to join the ranks of the Sopranos, that lovable family of TV gangsters starting their third season on HBO? Well, falling for one of these income tax "savings" scams may get you in -- to the Big House. Bada-bing. US Government Guide Robert Longley reports.
From Friday, February 16, 2001
Saddam Hussein - 10 Years Later (US Government)
A recent UN letter says Saddam Hussein shows "callous disregard" for his people. Instead of filling their humanitarian needs, Saddam has been building up Iraq’s air defense threat. Result? New air strikes.Helping Abortionists Heal Part V (Pro-Life)
What can prolifers do to make the transition easier for those trying to escape the nightmare of working in an abortion facility? The Society of Centurions is there to help. From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.Abortion Advocacy Link Threatens UNICEF (Pro-Life)
CFAM: UNICEF has found strange bedfellows with the United Nations Population Fund. By linking its efforts to help children with efforts to abort them, UNICEF is jeopardizing its reputation and its mission. From Pro Life Guide Christina DuniganBush Signs 1st Bill Calls Ms. Reagan (US Government)
President Bush has signed his first bill, a resolution honoring former President Reagan on his 90th birthday. As he signed the bill, Bush chatted on the phone with Nancy Reagan. Read the transcript of the call and the entire resolution right here.
From Thursday, February 15, 2001
Shedding Light on the Genome Mystery (US News)
With the recent unveiling of the initial sequences of the human genome, researchers have inched closer to unlocking a code that stands to revolutionize the practice of medicine and forever alter the face of science. But what does it all mean and where do we go from here? Guest writer and online science producer Sean Gallagher has some answers.NEWSPAPER REPORTERS AS TELEVISION CHARACTERS (World Newspapers)
Australian actor Geoffrey Rush's nomination for an Academy Award this week reminded me of a role he played a few years ago. Rush played editor Bill Wyatt in the 1996 television series "Mercury."Scene Locations for "The Sopranos" (Organized Crime)
Ever wonder exactly where the Sopranos engage in murder, mayhem and fine dining? Organized Crime Guide Eponine Sallee has compiled a list of Sopranos scene locations in New Jersey and New York.
From Wednesday, February 14, 2001
Race and the Human Genome (Race Relations)
Recent studies of the human genome have concluded that human beings, of all colors, are indistinguishable from one another at the genetic level, once and for all extinguishing the biological notion of race.Short Take: Carnivore no more (Civil Liberties)
Besieged by concerns over the capabilities of its Carnivore Internet snooping system, the FBI came up with a solution: a new name for the controversial technology. From J.D. Tuccille, your Civil Liberties Guide.Short Take: Internet cat fight (Civil Liberties)
FBI agents have so much free time on their hands that now they're targeting humorous Web sites that are mean to cats. From J.D. Tuccille, your Civil Liberties Guide.Update: The Price of Hate? (US News)
Ending one of the costliest legal battles in the history of the white supremacist movement, a federal judge has awarded an Idaho woman and her son who sued the Aryan Nations title to the organization's compound, but the group is not planning a retreat from the state. From US News Guide Clare Saliba.Bill's Gone, Hillary Won: Get Over It (US Politics)
Congress is investigating Clinton's pardon of Marc Rich. Is this another Clinton screw-up, or are the Republicans dead set on destroying Clinton's legacy, to hell with the truth? US Politics Guide John Aravosis looks at the issue.States Call for Voting Reforms (US Government)
If the "heart" of democracy is the casting and counting of votes, America came dangerously close to a coronary last November. As a result, the nation's Secretaries of State have offered 16 suggestions for emergency treatment and long term care. US Government Guide Robert Longley reports.Activists call for end to funding for abusive population programs (Pro-Life)
PRI: Population controllers are slated to receive additional money unless President Bush intervenes. Recent evidence from Tanzania, Kenya, and Peru suggests that he should. From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.Abortionist Biskind Testifies in Trial (Pro-Life)
Abortionist John Biskind took the stand in his manslaughter trial over the abortion death of 33-year-old Lou Ann Herron, the second woman known to have died under his dubious care. From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.Helping Abortionists Heal Part IV (Pro-Life)
Experience with recovering abortion workers has led Joan Appleton and Dr. Philip Ney to conclude that a history of childhood abuse often leads already traumatized people into the hell of doing abortions for a living. From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.
From Tuesday, February 13, 2001
V-Day: Until the Violence Stops (Women's Issues)
V-Day is a global campaign to end violence, founded by Eve Ensler, the author of The Vagina Monologues. The V-Day Fund has donated more than a million dollars fight violence worldwide. It proclaims Valentines Day as 'V-Day' until the violence stops. Women's Issues Guide Karen Gould has the story.Canadian Bank Reform and Consumers (Canada Online)
Financial services reform legislation re-introduced in the House tries to balance consumer protection with the needs of financial institutions. From Susan Munroe, About Guide to Canada Online.Pot payback (Civil Liberties)
Long plagued by prohibitionist zealots, California medical pot activists now seek ballot-box revenge against drug warriors. From J.D. Tuccille, your Civil Liberties Guide.
From Monday, February 12, 2001
Why Is Ralph Klein Worried? (News Canada)
With record-breaking government revenues and millions of dollars in hand-outs to taxpayers, why is Alberta Premier Ralph Klein worried about the provincial election? News Guide David Plug examines the troubles in Canada's conservative paradise.OSAMA BIN LADEN'S WEIRD WEEK (World News)
Web porn, sports chat, Queens, and a possible trial for the world's most notorious terrorist came together in a strange news week. Throw in some extreme Islamic fundamentalists and things really get weird. Keith Porter, the About Guide to World News, has details.Treasury Hunt! (US Government)
How about a Web site where you can sort of wander around the U.S. Treasury looking for money? Sound like fun? Find out if you have money coming from forgotten savings bonds or undeliverable interest payments. Happy hunting! US Government Guide Robert Longley shows you the money.The Sopranos (Organized Crime)
The season premiere of HBO's "The Sopranos" airs March 4. Whether you're a friend of the family or plan on tuning in for the first time, we've got episode guides, news stories and more to help you prepare for the big event.CHAMELEON (Celebrity News)
Fashion shows have done a lot of things, but can they divert attention from a criminal trial? Find out how a spring fashion collection may be doing just that. From Celebrity News Guide Adelle Vancil Tilton.
From Sunday, February 11, 2001
Say "No" to Conflict Diamonds (Human Rights)
Activists are calling on the diamond industry and Congress to pass legislation that bans the importation of "conflict" diamonds into the United States. Do you own a "conflict" diamond? From Kevin Reid, Human Rights Guide.
From Saturday, February 10, 2001
Open Secrets (Gay/Lesbian Issues)
Why it is time for gay and lesbian celebrities to take that last step out of the closet.Abortion Holdovers Represent Bush at UN (Pro-Life)
At least two die-hard abortion supporters left over from the Clinton administration are representing the prolife Bush administration at U.N. meetings -- and they're jockying to ensure that their positions remain permanent. From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.See What Hubble Sees (US Government)
NASA says the Hubble Space Telescope collects enough images every day to fill five encyclopedias. Don't you wish you could just go up there and look through the Hubble for a while? A new NASA Web site offers the best of Hubble images and info. US Government Guide Robert Longley leads the tour.Burma Update Colombia Update (Human Rights)
Recent news and information on human rights in Burma (also known as Myanmar). Recent news and information on human rights in ColombiaMoney Talks: Terry McAuliffe Heads DNC (Conservatives)
Money man Terry McAuliffe takes over the Democratic National Committee while the Republicans pick Virginia Governor James Gilmore to head the RNC. How do the styles and backgrounds of the two men compare?
From Friday, February 9, 2001
States Reconsider Civil Forfeiture Laws (Law)
Oregon, Washington and Utah reconsider the propriety of temptation in asset forfeiture as largely applied in the Drug War. Law Guide Paul Reed reports.Group Seeks One Million Rosaries (Pro-Life)
A "one million rosaries to end abortion prayer" is planned for Saturday, May 12, at 8 a.m. Central Standard Time. From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.International Statement Opposes "Brain Death," Unpaired Vital Organ Transplantation (Pro-Life)
An in-depth look at why the concept of brain death is a veil over the reality of killing people to use their organs. From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.Fighting Violence With Nonviolence (Pro-Life)
For both secular and religious reasons, prolifers are called to answer hate with love, violence with peace. To resort to the use of violence capitulates to the ideas that might makes right and that the ends justify the means -- the very ideas that justify abortion. From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.Helping Abortionists Heal, Part II (Pro-Life)
Former abortion nurse, Joan Appleton, explains why the last thing a former abortion worker needs is to be pulled into the prolife movement. Part II of our story on the Society of Centurions. From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.
From Thursday, February 8, 2001
Race in Sports II: Taking Aim at Diversity (Race Relations)
Tiger Woods, the Williams sisters and five black National Hockey League players are attracting new faces to their games as well as new initiatives to increase minority participation in golf, tennis and ice hockey.Praying for Help (Women's Issues)
Description: Forget about 'singing for your supper' - if you need help in America, George W. Bush wants you to pray for it. Women's Issues Guide Karen J. Gould takes a look at Bush's Faith-Based Initiative, the players, their goals, and the potential conflicts with the First Amendment.
From Wednesday, February 7, 2001
News Flash: White House Shooting (US News)
An armed man was shot and arrested outside the White House gates Wednesday morning after he refused to surrender to Secret Service officers. Get the details of this breaking news story. From US News Guide Clare Saliba.Do Religion & Politics Mix (US Politics)
The Bush Administration is reaching out to faith-based organizations. Is this a necessary infusion of religion in politics, or a dangerous breach of church/state separation? An analysis from US Politics Guide John Aravosis.Congress Will Try to Restrict RU-486 (Pro-Choice)
Two GOP lawmakers introduced a bill yesterday that would severely restrict the availability of RU-486 (mifepristone), finally approved for sale in the United States last fall. Both are adamant opponents of abortion choice. Both claim that concern for women's safety is the only motivation for the proposed "RU-486 Patient Health and Safety Act." It's hard to take this seriously when both men lied repeatedly in their statements about the bill.New Attack on Abortion Pill (US Government)
The abortion pill - RU-486, approved last year by the FDA, now faces the challenge of conservative Republicans in Congress who have re-introduced legislation limiting doctors' ability to prescribe the drug. US Government Guide Robert Longley Reports.Tamis Hospitalizes Abortion Patient (Pro-Life)
Robert Tamis performs an 18-week abortion for what he claims were medical reasons in a freestanding clinic. The patient needed a hysterectomy to save her life. From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan."New and Improved" Chinese Policy? (Pro-Life)
The Population Research Institute addresses the latest claim that China has abandoned human rights abuses in its population control program. From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.Society of Centurians: Helping Abortionists Heal (Pro-Life)
We've learned to deal with the wounded women; are prolifers ready for the onslaught of wounded abortion workers? The Society of Centurions has arisen to meet the unique needs of those wounded by participation in abortion. From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.
From Tuesday, February 6, 2001
BLACK HISTORY IN NEWSPAPERS (US Newspapers)
Commemorate Black History Month by reading about the historic contributions of the black press, or keep up with online African-American newspapers today. An updated feature by About Guide to US Newspapers Jack Downs.Canada Bans Brazil Beef Products (Canada Online)
Canada has suspended the imports of Brazilian beef products until it can get enough information to be sure that Brazil is free of mad cow disease. From Susan Munroe, About Guide to Canada Online.Mad Cow Victim: US Blood Supply (US Government)
As renewed fears of a Mad Cow disease outbreak in the U.S. grow, the nation's chronically low supply of donated blood remains the only known victim. FDA rules may ban up to 5-percent of potential donors. US Government Guide Robert Longley reports.
From Monday, February 5, 2001
HAS CANCER TAKEN ITS TOLL (Celebrity News)
Cancer is never a word we want to hear, but for a Rock Star it can end a career. From Celebrity News Guide Adelle Vancil Tilton.High-tech peek-a-boo (Civil Liberties)
Will high-tech imaging devices have you building your home out of lead bricks to preserve your privacy? That's up to the Supreme Court. From J.D. Tuccille, your Civil Liberties Guide.ANOTHER CELEB DUO CALLS IT QUITS (Celebrity News)
The Golden Couple of Hollywood separated today after a decade of what seemed to be a happy marriage. From Celebrity News Guide Adelle Vancil Tilton.FOREIGN POLICY GRIPS NEW PRESIDENT (World News)
Even though we don't talk about it very much during campaigns, international affairs always force their way onto any president's agenda. President Bush discovered that this week. World News Guide Keith Porter has details.Opinion Polls on Abortion (Pro-choice)
Two-thirds of Americans resist the idea of laws telling a woman she must carry an unwanted pregnancy to term, although they're also uncomfortable with the idea of abortion. Personally pro-life yet still pro-choice is the right description for most of us.ON BELIEVING WEIRD STUFF (Conspiracies)
In the three-some years I've been working on this space, the one question I continually ask myself is "Why do people believe this?" Michael Shermer's book "Why People Believe Weird Things" just may provide some answers.Bush's Campaign Promise on 3rd World Debt Cancellation (Human Rights)
Activists are calling on President Bush to make good on his campaign promise to cancel the debts of the world's poorest countries. From Kevin Reid, Human Rights Guide.U.S. Issues Revamped Merlino Indictment (Organized Crime)
Prosecutors last week handed down a new indictment against reputed mob boss Joseph "Skinny Joey" Merlino and eight codefendants. Just in time for a March racketeering trial, the new the indictment expands on several charges and details the Philly mob's alleged use of violence to enforce discipline. Organized Crime Guide Eponine Sallee has the story.Superbowl Crowd a 'Computerized Police Lineup' (Law)
Security officials at the 2001 Super Bowl tried out a new technique - computerized scanning of every person entering - leaving questions about who watches the watchers.Homeland Defense Called For (US Government)
Finding US territory increasingly vulnerable to "catastrophic attack" over the next 25 years, a congressional panel recommends sweeping changes in the nation’s education and defense systems. US Government Guide Robert Longley reports.
From Saturday, February 3, 2001
Abortionist Higuera To Be Prosecuted in Michigan (Pro-Life)
A court has cleared the way for Michigan to prosecute Jose Gilberto Higuera for performing an illegal abortion -- the first such prosecution in Michigan since Roe vs. Wade. From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.Fargo WHO Closes After 20 Years (Pro-Life)
After 20 years, and at least two malpractice suits, the Fargo Women's Health Organization abortion facility is closing its doors. From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.
From Friday, February 2, 2001
Pendergraft Guilty of Extortion (Pro-Life)
After a hot start, opening 5 abortuaries in 5 years, James Pendergraft crashes and burns when a jury finds him guilty of extortion. He faces up to 30 years behind bars, but vows to keep the mills grinding. He'll need to, to pay the fines and lawyers. From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.Traficant: FBI, Youngstown Sheriff Have Mob Ties (Organized Crime)
The battle between U.S. Representative James A. Traficant, Jr. and the Justice Department continues. This week, the congressman has issued new allegations of mob ties and corruption by FBI agents and a Youngstown sheriff. From Organized Crime Guide Eponine Sallee.Bush Caught on Tape - Again (Pro-Choice)
Unaware reporters were listening, President Bush privately told a group of Catholic leaders yesterday that he wants to use tax dollars to help them oppose abortion, talking about a "mission" to "change the culture" and save "those babies." The overheard conversation raises more questions about Bush's desire to fund conversion rather than work for change: "I don't have patience enough for that," he said.Georgia's New Flag: Something for Everyone (Race Relations)
Georgia lawmakers compromise on the controversy over their state flag. From Race Relations Guide Kimberly Hohman.Bush Launches New Freedom Initiative (US Government)
Hoping to help Americans with disabilities to, "participate more fully in the life of their communities and of our country," President Bush asks Congress for major changes to the Americans With Disabilities Act. Read the New Freedom Initiative. US Government Guide Robert Longley reports.
From Thursday, February 1, 2001
Traffic Wreck (US News)
Providing further evidence that the war on drugs is doing little to stamp out the root causes of addiction, a new study has found that while states spend $80 billion on cleaning up the "wreckage" of substance abuse only a fraction of that amount is earmarked for prevention and treatment programs. From US News Guide Clare Saliba.Traffic - The Real Drug Deal (US Government)
In the movie Traffic, a fictional US "Drug Czar" declares the War on Drugs a lost cause. Yet, in the real world, US authorities seized almost 9 tons of smuggled drugs - just during Jan. 2001. Is Hollywood right, or just Hollywood? US Government Guide Robert Longley reports.Got Your Training Plan Set? (US Newspapers)
You can learn a lot of journalism without ever leaving your computer. With links to training resources. Second part of a two-part feature by About Guide to USNewspapers Jack Downs.Another Scandal In The Kennedy Clan (Celebrity News)
Another scandal inside America's first family? What Kennedy clan member is being tried for murdering a 15 year old girl? From Celebrity News Guide Adelle Vancil Tilton.
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