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From Monday, April 30, 2001
Iranians
Greeted with Brutality in U.S. (World News)
An acclaimed filmmaker arrived in America the other day for a two-hour
airport layover between Hong Kong and Montevideo. He, like most other Iranians
coming to America, was treated worse than many criminals by U.S. authorities.
About's World News Guide Keith Porter wants to know why.
Vietnam
Revisited (US Politics)
Former Sen. Bob Kerrey stands accused of committing war crimes in Vietnam
over 30 years ago. Should the public be indignant about the reported slaughter
of women and children, or is the time for examining Vietnam over? About US
Politics Guide John Aravosis reports.
Hiding
the Bodies in Plain Sight
(Pro-Life)
Legend has it that the Centers for Disease Control keep track of
abortion deaths. The case of Latachie Veal should lay that legend to rest. From
Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.
Feds
Arrest 45 Members and Associates of Genovese Crime Family (Organized Crime)
Federal agents swept through three states last Wednesday in a massive raid
that resulted in the arrest of 45 reputed members and associates of the Genovese
crime family. Described by U.S. attorney Loretta Lynch as "a window into
the shadow economy of the mob," the arrests provide a chilling look at the
wide array of crimes committed by the "new" Mafia. From Organized
Crime Guide Eponine Sallee.
In
the Courtroom (Crime)
Sara Jane Olson and Nathaniel Brazill stand trial, the Central Park sexual
molesters get sentenced, Robert Downey Jr has a preliminary hearing, and Curtis
Dean Anderson puts on a defense
From Sunday, April 29, 2001
Senate
Ready to Debate Education Bill (US Government)
Just one little issue stands in the way of an agreement between the White
House and Senate Democrats on the education bill -- how much money to spend on
America's schools. President Democrats still $6 billion apart as debate begins.
US Government Guide Robert Longley reports.
From Saturday, April 28, 2001
Two
White Daddies, A Black Baby and Racism (Race Relations)
What happens when gay white parents adopt a black child? Race Relations
guest columnist, Steven Boullianne, adds his unique perspective to the
transracial adoption issue as he discovers race and racism through the eyes of
his new son.
Amnesty
International Takes CIA to Court (Human Rights)
Amnesty International USA has filed a lawsuit against the Central
Intelligence Agency (CIA) to obtain all records which mention or relate to the
paramilitary death squad know as "Los Pepes".
From Friday, April 27, 2001
Mickey
Apodaca, Abortion Death (Pro-Life)
Abortionist Raymond E. Showery was out on bail appealing a murder conviction
when he performed the abortion that killed 28-year-old Mickey Apodaca. From Pro
Life Guide Christina Dunigan.
Is
This The End Of Day (News Canada)
Stockwell Day was supposed to be the great unifier of Canada's conservative
parties and unseat the Liberal government. Instead, his own party is revolting
against him. Your About Canada News Guide looks at the unending series of gaffes
that turned Day from the Great Right Hope to the Great Big Dope.
Democrats'
Propaganda Machine Sputters (US Conservatives)
Bush's Early Popularity Inspires 100 Days of Whine and Poses. What do the
Democrats and the old Soviet communist party have in common? Lousy propaganda
techniques. Commentary from U.S. Conservative Politics Guide Ted Gausmann.
From Thursday, April 26, 2001
A
Royal Visit Still Draws Crowds (Canada Online)
The relevance of the monarchy has faded, but Prince Charles is attracting
the crowds on his royal tour of Canada. From Susan Munroe, About Guide to Canada
Online.
The
Unborn Victims of Violence Act (Pro-Choice)
Anti-choice legislators are at it again: today the House passed the Unborn
Victims of Violence Act, which makes it a crime to "murder" an embryo
or fetus, even accidentally. Abortion is an exception--for now. But the clear
intent is to undermine Roe vs. Wade.
The
Paternity Trap (Law)
A new Massachusetts case highlights the trap men can fall into when
acknowledging paternity without proof, since later it may be too late. The
Supreme Judicial Court ruled that DNA testing disproving biological fatherhood,
done long after the named father had acknowledged paternity without testing, may
not negate legal fatherhood. Law Guide Paul Reed reports.
New
Drugs Could Prevent Cocaine's High (US Government)
The lengthy and agonizingly painful "cold turkey" method of
withdrawal from cocaine addiction may soon be replaced by treatment with
anti-addiction medication thanks to research now being done at the National
Institute on Drug Abuse. US Government Guide Robert Longley reports.
From Wednesday, April 25, 2001
Open
season for arrests (Civil Liberty)
With a new Fourth Amendment decision, the Supreme Court made it open season
for cops to handcuff and incarcerate any civilian who violates any statute, no
matter how minor. From J.D. Tuccille, your Civil Liberties Guide.
100
Days of Flip-Flops (US Politics)
While George Bush, Sr. was a man of his word, his son's positions change so
often that it's not clear what he really believes, if anything. Find out more
about the First 100 Days of flip-flops, from US Politics Guide John
Aravosis.
Short
Take: Save the shrubman (Civil Liberty)
John Thoburn is cooling his heels in jail for the high crime of using his
own property for a golf course -- in competition with the government of Fairfax
County, Virginia. Join in to help free "the shrubman." From J.D.
Tuccille, your Civil Liberties Guide.
From Tuesday, April 24, 2001
Downey
Busted and Fired (Celebrity News)
Robert Downey Jr. was arrested again on drug charges April 24, 2001, and as
a result has been fired from his role in Ally McBeal. Read Celebrity News Guide
Adelle Vancil Tilton's report.
UPDATE:
Call to Arms (US News)
U.S. officials met with a visiting delegation from Taiwan on Tuesday to
offer its largest arms package in nearly a decade despite protests from China
that it has "serious concerns" about the sale. From US News Guide
Clare Saliba.
Short
Take: Bush Does Well in Latest Poll (US Politics)
While Bush has a good approval rating in the latest poll, the public still
has concerns about the new president. Find out more from US Politics Guide John
Aravosis.
Arrested
Development (US News)
In a 5-4 decision handed down Tuesday, the Supreme Court ruled law
enforcement officers can arrest individuals even for minor traffic violations
that are punishable only by a fine. US News Guide Clare Saliba has the details.
Fetal
Protection Act Returns to Congress (US Government)
A familiar legislative battle in the abortion debate returns to the U.S.
Congress this week as the House again considers a federal fetal protection law
-- The Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 2001. US Government Guide Robert
Longley reports.
From Monday, April 23, 2001
Keep
that Circulation Pumping
A primer for newspaper circulation issues and resources. Includes an email
interview with an NAA circulation expert. Part 1 of 2.
WHY
CAN'T WE BE FRIENDS? (World News)
The United States and China have a complex relationship which seems to be
teetering on the edge of long term conflict. Can anything be done to improve the
situation? World News Guide Keith Porter has answers.
Call
to Arms (US News)
Although all eyes were on the US and China last week as the two met in
failed discussions on the recent spy plane flap, the clearest ramifications of
the incident may emerge when the US issues its decision Tuesday on proposed arms
sales to Taiwan. From US News Guide Clare Saliba.
Latest
News & Commentary (US Politics)
Check out the top political story of the day, and a critical analysis of why
that news is important, from About US Politics Guide John Aravosis.
Please
Remember (Human Rights)
Twenty years ago today, on April 23, 1981 in the remote village of Acul in
the northern part Guatemala, members of the Guatemalan Army brutally massacred
23 Indigenous Maya and buried the bodies in a mass grave. Please remember them.
Money
Worries Top Concerns of US Seniors (US Government)
In response to a recent survey, 72,147 older Americans clearly pointed out
what worries them most financial security. Find out what the specific concerns
of senior citizens are and what Washington is already doing about some of them.
From US Government Guide Robert Longley.
Buffy
Getting Married (Celebrity News)
Things have been moving fast in the life of Sarah Michelle Gellar. Her show,
Buffy the Vampire Slayer was recently picked-up for another 44 episodes and she
and long-time boyfriend Freddie Prinz, Jr. have announced their engagement. From
Celebrity News Guide Adelle Vancil Tilton.
From Sunday, April 22, 2001
"Mad
Sam" DeStefano (Organized Crime)
The most deranged hit man in the history of the Chicago mob, Sam DeStefano's
efficiency and sadism made him one of their most popular enforcers. His
instability later caused him to be universally feared and hated, finally
resulting in his own death.
From Saturday, April 21, 2001
Summit
of the Americas in Newspapers (US Newspapers)
Tear gas, trade and talk -- it’s a wild weekend in Quebec City. Where to
turn for the latest news on the politics and protests? Canadian newspapers have
the story covered.
From Friday, April 20, 2001
Unequal
Burden on the Poor? (Pro-Life)
A popular argument for abortion on demand is that recriminalizing would
'impose an unequal burden on poor women.' It's interesting that poor women
aren't the ones agitating for greater 'access.' It's the wealthy who want
abortions for the poor. From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.
From Thursday, April 19, 2001
Jailhouse
Lawyers Dealt Blow Over Legal Advice (Law)
The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that communications from one inmate
to another offering legal advice have no more First Amendment protection than
any other communications between inmates. Thus, Montana prison officials in this
case may be free to punish the inmate offering the advice for violating prison
rules "prohibiting insolence, interference with due process hearings, and
conduct that disrupts or interferes with the security and orderly operation of
the institution."
Federal
Web Sites Violate Privacy Rules (US Government)
Federal Inspectors General have reported that at least 64 U.S. government
Web sites continue to violate Internet privacy policies issued by former
President Clinton. Most violations involved improper use of info-gathering
"cookies." US Government Guide Robert Longley reports.
From Wednesday, April 18, 2001
Short
Take: The legalizing governor (Civil Liberty)
Drug prohibition is such a matter of near-religious fervor among U.S.
politicians that only a few heretics are willing to raise alternatives for
discussion. New Mexico's Governor Gary Johnson is among those isolated souls.
From J.D. Tuccille, your Civil Liberties Guide.
Amnesty
International Comes to Nashville (Human Rights)
Hundreds of activists will be in Nashville this weekend at Amnesty
International's Annual General Meeting. Highlights include keynote speaker and
1987 Nobel Peace Laureate Oscar Arias Sanchez and Grammy Award-winning band Jars
of Clay. Jars of Clay will perform free at Nashville’s Centennial National
Park.
Naughty
words and the FCC (Civil Liberty)
In its effort to stamp out indecent language on the nation's airwaves, the
FCC published indecent language on the Internet. The irony is further evidence
that it's time to dump broadcast regulation. From J.D. Tuccille, your Civil
Liberties Guide.
From Tuesday, April 17, 2001
Energy
Secretary Addresses Power Crisis (US Government)
With much of the West facing a long, hot and possibly dark summer, Energy
Secretary Abraham last week sent letters to Congress and to the California
legislature stressing the Bush Administration's actions to help address the
power crisis. US Government Guide Robert Longley reports.
The
Show Must Go On! (Celebrity News)
How is Nicole Kidman handling the split with Tom Cruise? Find out the latest
on what this suddenly single mom is doing to maintain the balance between family
and career. From About Guide to Celebrity News Adelle Vancil Tilton.
From Monday, April 16, 2001
The
Weakest Link's Weakest Link (Race Relations)
While NBC boasts of its newest game show's diversity and multicultural
contestant pool, Welsh political leaders and civil rights activists are calling
the show's sharp-tongued host, Anne Robinson, a racist. Race Relations Guide
Kimberly Hohman look's at whether The Weakest Link's weakest link could be its
own host.
Summit
of the Americas Explores Free Trade (World News)
The Summit of the Americas - attracting thousands of protestors to Quebec
City this week - will discuss a free trade area covering all of the Americas.
World News Guide Keith Porter has details.
Court
Upholds Abortion Clinic Access Law (US Government)
Without comment, the US Supreme Court today rejected a challenge to the
federal Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act banning protests that block
access to abortion clinics. US Government Guide Robert Longley reports.
The
Apalachin Conference - 1957 (Organized Crime)
The "Apalachin Conference" of 1957 is one of the landmarks of
organized crime history. The ill-fated summit succeeded not only in making the
national news, but also caused J. Edgar Hoover and the FBI to rethink their
dubious stance on organized crime.
From Sunday, April 15, 2001
From Saturday, April 14, 2001
Jiang
Zemin, President Bush, and Elvis (U.S. Conservatives)
We have our people back. The Chinese have "face" (and our plane).
The standoff tested President Bush and focused American media attention on China
to a degree not seen since the Tiananmen Square massacre. What did we learn?
Commentary from U.S. Conservative Politics Guide Ted Gausmann.
White
House 2000 Tax Returns (US Government)
How much in taxes does the president pay? On April 13, the White House
released these details of the 2000 tax returns for President and Mrs. Bush and
the Vice President and Mrs. Cheney. The report also includes their charitable
contributions. US Government Guide Robert Longley reports.
FSI
to Host Outlook 2002 Conference (US Government)
Government contractors and anyone interesting in doing business with the
government can get a leg up on the competition with information from the experts
at Federal Sources’ 16th annual Federal Outlook Conference on May 10, 2001. US
Government Guide Robert Longley reports.
From Friday, April 13, 2001
IPPF
Youth Manifesto Promotes Abortion (Pro-Life)
Catholic Family & Human Rights Institute reports on efforts by the
International Planned Parenthood Federation to use a small group of older
children and youth to promote a child sexuality agenda promoting sexual activity
and abortion. From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.
Playing
Whack-a-Mole With Nabil Ghali (Pro-Life)
No matter how hard the authorities tried to stomp down abortionist Nabil
Ghali, he just kept popping back up someplace else. From Pro Life Guide
Christina Dunigan.
From Thursday, April 12, 2001
Clinton
Patient Privacy Rules Stand (US Government)
President Bush has decided to allow sweeping patient privacy rules
originally issued under departing President Clinton to start taking effect
immediately, according to Secretary of Health and Human Services Tommy Thompson.
US Government Guide Robert Longley has the story.
Bringing
Down the Prime Minister (News Canada)
Canada's Opposition parties are banding together and turning to the Internet
in their quest to bring down Prime Minister Jean Chretien over the Shawinigate
scandal. About Canada News Guide David Plug explains why the shady sale of a
golf club has turned into the Shawinigate ethics scandal.
From Wednesday, April 11, 2001
Update:
Treaty threatens online liberty (Civil Liberty)
Negotiations are moving forward on a "cybercrime" treaty which gives
governments virtual carte blanche for wiretapping and e-mail interception, and
binds online speech protections to the standards set by the least tolerant
nations. From J.D. Tuccille, your Civil Liberties Guide.
Attacking
Civilians (Human Rights)
According to a new report from Human Rights Watch, the West Bank city of Hebron
is the scene of serious and sustained human rights abuses against civilians on
both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Jim
Bell's show trial (Civil Liberty)
After a thoroughly rigged federal trial for "stalking" federal
agents, cypherpunk Jim Bell was found guilty of making the feds nervous. From
J.D. Tuccille, your Civil Liberties Guide.
Coming
Home (US News)
The 11-day standoff with China came to an end on Wednesday after the United
States said it was "very sorry" for landing on Chinese soil without
permission and for the loss of a Chinese pilot. From US News Guide Clare Saliba.
China
Will Release US Navy Flyers (US Government)
The twenty-four US Navy fliers detained on China's Hainan Island will be
released after completion of "necessary procedures," according to a
statement from the Chinese Foreign Ministry issued early today. US Government
Guide Robert Longley has details.
Veterans
Would Benefit from Bush Budget (US Government)
President Bush's proposed budget for 2002 includes $51.7 billion for the
Department of Veterans Affairs. If approved, the funds will allow for
substantial expansion and improvement of government services to America's
veterans. US Government Guide Robert Longley has details.
From Tuesday, April 10, 2001
DIRTY
FOR DIRTY (Conspiracies)
The new novel, "American Terrorist: Timothy McVeigh and the Oklahoma City
Bombing" has been banned by Wal-Mart, but it offers no apologies for
McVeigh while painting a human face on the worst terrorist in American history.
From Monday, April 9, 2001
Time
for a China Smackdown (US Politics)
Enough is enough. The China crisis has dragged on too long, diplomacy has
failed. The time has come to hit China hard, and US Politics Guide John Aravosis
explores the possibilities.
Bush
Releases Details of 2002 Budget (US Government)
Still featuring a $1.6 trillion tax cut, and calling for reduced spending in
discretionary programs, President Bush on Monday sent Congress the "fine
print" of his $1.96 trillion fiscal year 2002 federal budget first proposed
on February 28. US Government Guide Robert Longley reports.
Teen
People's 25 Hottest Stars Under 25 (Celebrity News)
Teen People Magazine has released its list of the 25 hottest stars on the
horizon. Read about who the up and coming stars in the entertainment world are.
From Celebrity News Guide Adelle Vancil Tilton
From Sunday, April 8, 2001
Alice
in Dadeland (Pro-Life)
Of all the disgusting abortion mills in America, Miami's infamous Dadeland
Family Planning Center epitomized everything that can be wrong with an abortion
facility. From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.
From Saturday, April 7, 2001
From Friday, April 6, 2001
Senate
Votes for Lower Tax Cuts (US Government)
In a 65-35 vote, the US Senate on Friday approved its version of a FY 2002
Budget Resolution that trims $400 billion off President Bush's proposed $1.6
trillion, 10-year tax cut while adding some $7 billion in spending. US
Government Guide Robert Longley reports.
Countdown
to the Pulitzers (US Newspapers)
Journalism’s top honors will be announced Monday, April 16. Here are some
links to past winners, Pulitzer resources and commentary on the awards.
Hot
News at ASNE (US Newspapers)
Bush talked about China; Hillary gave grudging praise to the press; and a
survey showing a decline in newsroom diversity was revealed at the annual
American Society of Newspaper Editor convention. But the hot news was former San
Jose publisher Jay Harris.
Paying
the Bills, or Not (US Government)
Forty-nine million Americans -- about one person in five -- lived in a
household that suffered at least one difficulty in meeting a basic need, like
food, during 1996, according to a report recently released by the U.S. Census
Bureau. US Government Guide Robert Longley has details.
FBI
Criticized for Its Role in Mob Murders (Organized Crime)
A former FBI agent says the FBI is at least partially responsible for
murders committed by fugitive mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger. Robert
Fitzpatrick says his superiors ignored his repeated warnings to close out Bulger
as an informant, and shielded the former mob boss from prosecution.
When
the POC Really Is Just Tissue (Pro-Life)
Two euphemisms for the fetus destroyed by abortion -- 'products of
conception' and 'pregnancy tissue' -- really do accurately apply in those
unusual circumstances when there is no fetus present in a pregnancy:
hydatidiform mole and blighted ovum. From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.
From Thursday, April 5, 2001
The
Town Bully (Conspiracies)
Anti-homosexual pastor Fred Phelps has bullied his home town into
tolerating his virulent bigotry while he goes on hating.
From Wednesday, April 4, 2001
Anti-gun
lawsuit torpedoed (Civil Liberty)
Since New Orleans was the first locality to attempt to achieve the
gun-banners' wish list with a lawsuit, it's no small matter that the attempted
courtroom mugging has been foiled. From J.D. Tuccille, your Civil Liberties
Guide.
Estate
Tax Phaseout Passes House (US Government)
The House of Representatives today gave its approval to the third element
of President Bush's tax cut plan by passing a $192 billion bill phasing out
estate taxes -- the so-called "death tax" -- by 2011. US Government
Guide Robert Longley Reports.
Lott
Blocks Cockfight Bill (Animal Rights)
Why is Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott blocking an anti-cockfighting
bill which would simply enable police officers to enforce existing laws?
Life
vs. Lifestyle (Pro-Life)
Abortion defenders often point out that without abortion, some women would
face unwanted obstacles to school, career, and relationships. This is true,
but does it make abortion right? From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.
Postal
Service Now in Financial Trouble? (US Government)
In Sept. 2000, the Postal Service projected a surplus of $150 million for
FY 2001. By March 2001, however, postal officials project a deficit of between
$2 and $3 BILLION. They say another rate increase is needed. Congress asks,
"What happened?" US Government Guide Robert Longley Reports.
Passing
the Test? (US News)
Passing the Test? When a U.S. Navy EP-3 reconnaissance plane was forced to
make an emergency landing on China's Hainan Island after colliding with a
Chinese fighter jet on Sunday, it touched off the first genuine foreign policy
trial of George W. Bush's fledgling presidency. From US News Guide Clare
Saliba.
From Tuesday, April 3, 2001
Shifting
Sands (Race Relations)
A long- projected minority-to-majority population shift becomes a reality as
California's census results reveal that whites no longer out-number 'minorities'
in that state. Race Relations Guide, Kimberly Hohman looks at what the shifting
demographic might mean for the U.S.
THE
LANGUAGE OF GLOBALIZATION (World News)
French is in decline. English is on the rise. And Chinese is still the
native language of more people than any other. News stories dealing with
language caught the eye of About World News Guide Keith Porter this week and
forced him to look a little more deeply into global language issues.
Quebec
Summit Protests Begin (Canada Online)
As 34 governments prepare for the Summit of the Americas in Quebec City,
international activists are making their own preparations to protest the event.
From Susan Munroe, About Guide to Canada Online.
DoubleClick
Wins Round One re Internet User Data Collection (Law)
A New York federal trial judge has dismissed a class action suit against
DoubleClick, Inc. The court ruled last week that the company's gathering of
personal data over the Internet does not violate federal law. Law Guide Paul
Reed covers the decision.
From Monday, April 2, 2001
A
Poke in the Eye of the Beholder (US Conservatives)
Controversial artists deserve the freedom to create and display their
work, and to seek patrons and customers, but should taxpayers underwrite them?
Commentary from US Conservative Politics Guide Ted Gausmann.
Senate
tightens 'reform' gag (Civil Liberty)
In the name of 'campaign finance reform,' the Senate passed a bill that
shields incumbent politicians from criticism. From J.D. Tuccille, your Civil
Liberties Guide.
Abortion
Protest Web Site Given Free Speech Protection (Law)
A three judge panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously
threw out a $109 million verdict against anti-abortion activists last week,
holding that their Web site was protected by the First Amendment. Law Guide
Paul Reed reports.
China
Takes US Hostages, Again (US Politics)
An American military plane is forced to crash land in China, and the
Chinese respond by holding the crew hostage. A new low in US-Chinese relations
tests Bush's mettle in an unproven area: his foreign policy expertise. US
Politics Guide John Aravosis reports.
Campaign
Finance Reform Passes Senate (US Government)
After two weeks of debate and a string of defeated amendments, the US
Senate has passed a campaign finance reform bill that opponents say will
weaken the political process and might even be unconstitutional. Opposition
awaits in the House. US Government Guide Robert Longley Reports.
Warren
Buffet- Misguided or Misanthrope? (Pro-Life)
Billionaire Warren Buffet pumps big bucks into attacking the reproductive
organs of the world's poor. What's up with this guy? From Pro Life Guide
Christina Dunigan.
Is
'Who Decides?' Really the Question? (Pro-Life)
Is there any reason why abortion, of all human activities, should be
exempt from the same kind of examination society gives to other activities? Is
there any reason why we should not even bother to look at issues of right or
wrong, harm or benefit? From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.
Calling
It Quits (Celebrity News)
Rosie O'Donnell is leaving her talk show at the end of her current contract.
Learn her plans for the future and why her producers should take her statements
about the show's future seriously. From Celebrity News Guide Adelle Vancil
Tilton.
DEAR
GEORGE W. BUSH: YOUR CANADIAN LESSON (News Canada)
Surprise! George W's first foreign policy test happens not in Bosnia or
Israel but right in the U.S. backyard. Canada News Guide David Plug writes a
letter to the President explaining why Canada is readying for a trade war.
From Sunday, April 1, 2001
Entertaining
Opening in Philly Mob Trial (Organized Crime)
Opening statements in the racketeering trial of mob boss Joseph
"Skinny Joey" Merlino and six others began March 29. Already, the
wildly conflicting views of the evidence indicate the trial could turn into a
battle of theatrically epic proportions.
Protecting
Child Farmworkers in the US (Human Rights)
Hundreds of thousands of children work under unsafe and backbreaking
conditions as hired laborers in US agriculture. It is time to change the laws
that allow this to happen.
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