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From Monday, July 31, 2000
GOP Convention daily highlights index (Women's Issues)
Wasn't that a "Grand Old Party" the Republicans threw? But what did it really mean? Read your Guide's daily commentary on the GOP convention, plus links to more objective coverage of the convention. Women's Issues Guide Karen J. Gould reports.
Volunteers launch a program that could save the lives of illegals crossing the Mexican and US deserts. Some of the participants may surprise you. From Immigration Guides Jennifer and Peter Wipf.
Disillusioned by the lackluster presidential candidates offered up by the dominant parties? Find out how the Libertarians may offer the most consistent, integrated vision for a freer America with a program qualitatively unlike that of any other party. This is a guest article by a current Libertarian candidate for a Colorado state Senate seat.
Passage of a bill outlawing execution of pregnant women may have seemed like a silly, politically-driven, election year move by the US House, but the United States was required by treaty to enact such a law. US Government Guide Robert Longley explains why.
Comprehensive resources on the GOP Convention, including About articles, links to special coverage, and background on the convention and the nomination process. From US Politics Guide John Aravosis.
President Clinton has stated that he will not halt a $15 million gun buyback program despite an order to do so by a House appropriation subcommittee. So far, the program has taken in about 17,000 guns at a total cost of some $3.5 million. US Government Guide Robert Longley reports.
The governor of Oklahoma once rolled up to the Red River in an Army tank to protect his state’s rights in a hot border dispute with the state of Texas. After 200 years, the U.S. Congress may soon settle this riverbank ruckus. US Government Guide Robert Longley has the story.
From Sunday, July 30, 2000
Why did the House of Representatives pass a bill -- UNANIMOUSLY -- to ban the execution of pregnant women? Well, who could vote no on it, especially when it's been named the Innocent Child Protection Act ("My opponent voted against the...")? Crime Guide Bill Bickel reports.
Conventions are usually focused on domestic affairs. But there are still many international angles to the story--both inside and outside the Philadelphia convention hall. World News Guide Keith Porter has all the best resources.
From Saturday, July 29, 2000
Only days before the Republican convention, the religious right is sowing seeds of trouble by demanding the arrest of a Member of Congress who is to speak at the convention, simply because he is gay. Could this latest flare-up with social conservatives threaten the convention and Mr. Bush's waning relations with the religious right? From US Politics Guide John Aravosis.
The California legislature will soon vote on a stealth amendment that would remove criminal sanctions for unlicensed persons perpetrating abortions. From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.
Tired of asking Jeeves? Here’s a newspaper-based site that serves up answers with a twist of wit. Or maybe that’s supposed to be twisted wit. You decide at The Straight Dope. A new feature by Guide to USNewspapers Jack Downs.
From Friday, July 28, 2000
Is Vladimir Putin the great reformer, the man who will run a tight ship and steer Russia out of its ever-stormy waters? Or is he a new dictator, one who aims to squelch opposition and criticism by clamping down on freedom of expression? The verdict isn't in yet, but recent evidence appears to tilt the outcome in the wrong direction.
The Indiana Supreme Court backed parents who claim that the birth of a disabled child constitutes an "injury," since they'd have preferred to have aborted little Kelly. From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.
Pregnant women and their loved and wanted children were endangered by the abortion industry lie that the anesthesia for partial birth abortion is what kills the fetus. From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.
Championing a mix of human rights, economic and environmental causes, a well-mobilized force of activists is descending on Philly and L.A. for the upcoming GOP and Democratic conventions. Find out who's galvanizing the growing protest movement. From US News Guide Clare Saliba.
For apparently the first time in the country, a court has ordered a DNA test on behalf of man already executed, in light of continuing questions as to his actual guilt. Is our society really starting to shift away from support of the death penalty?
From Thursday, July 27, 2000
O.J. Simpson is taking his case to the net in a controversial (go figure) two-hour, live webcast during which he'll answer viewer questions about the infamous trial... for a mere $9.95. Grudgingly submitted by About Race Relations Guide, Kimberly Hohman.
A report from the CDC shows the number of children per day killed by gunfire has dropped from 16 to 10 since 1994. Crediting laws like the Brady Act and tougher enforcement as the reason, President Clinton pushes for passage of even more gun laws. US Government Guide Robert Longley reports.
From Wednesday, July 26, 2000
In battling medical marijuana in Oakland, the feds certainly never say "die." They just wish it on folks who need medicine that's unpopular in political circles. From J.D. Tuccille, your Civil Liberties Guide.
Based on his report, Sen. Danforth seems more concerned about shoring-up the legitimacy of the government than in getting to the bottom of the Waco fiasco. From J.D. Tuccille, your Civil Liberties Guide.
Two defeats for the Government at the hands of the Lords: gay/lesbian teaching in schools, and lowering of age of consent for gays from 18-16. From Royalty Guide Stewart MacWatt.
The collapse of the Israel-Palestine peace talks has many interesting angles. Most of them are quite dangerous. World News Guide Keith Porter has all the best links on the Web for following the threads of this story.
From Tuesday, July 25, 2000
Dick Cheney's daughter is reportedly gay. Does anybody care, and should they? A look at the issue from About.com US Politics Guide John Aravosis.
See the world - lots of them. Do you have the "right stuff" to apply for one of the most exciting jobs in government? Thousands apply, but NASA picks only about 20 people every-other-year to be astronaut candidates. Details from US Government Guide Robert Longley.
From Monday, July 24, 2000
A middle eastern princess falls in love with a US marine, but will immigration fraud and strict Muslim rules keep them apart? The heat is on for two newlyweds. From Immigration Guides Jennifer and Peter Wipf.
Architect John Young, keeper of the popular cypherpunk site "Cryptome" has once again raised offical ire. This time, he posted secret briefing documents prepared by the CIA for Japanese intelligence agents, as well as the names of hundreds of Japanese employees of that country's equivalent of the FBI. From J.D. Tuccille, your Civil Liberties Guide.
Despite months of intense grassroots lobbying, the world's leaders have failed to agree on a new debt reduction deal for the worlds poorest countries during this year's G8 Summit Meeting in Okinawa, Japan. From Kevin Reid, About Guide to Human Rights.
A look at Dick Cheney, the man George Bush is expected to name his choice for Vice President. Check out this bio, and list of Web resources, from US Politics Guide John Aravosis.
George W. Bush sidesteps controversy by naming the experienced, pro-life Dick Cheney as his running mate. The GOP will unite behind a Bush/Cheney ticket. Commentary from U.S. Conservative Politics Guide, Ted Gausmann.
From Sunday, July 23, 2000
When the President used a magnetic card to sign Digital E-signatures Act, he also used an ink pen to sign a paper copy. Whether he did so to "make it official," or "just in case," use of the pen was a precursor to some thorny E-questions. US Government Guide Robert Longley Reports.
From Saturday, July 22, 2000
From Friday, July 21, 2000
Canada's crime rate for 1999 hit the lowest level in 20 years, falling for the eighth year in a row according to Statistics Canada. From Susan Munroe, About Guide to Canada Online.
Louisiana activists await a court ruling on a law extending the statute of limitations for abortion injuries. Abortion advocates claim that the law threatens the very practice abortion. How can this be so, if abortion is benign? From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.
In the wake of the Supreme Court's ruling on Carhart, only Virginia remains trying to protect nearly born life. From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.
One of the hardest parts of finding state government jobs is... well, finding them. State Web sites can be painfully hard to navigate. Well, finding state government job listings just got a whole lot easier. Direct links to the openings are here, now. From US Government Guide Robert Longley.
Prince Charles vehemently denies that he will marry his paramour and complains about the press and internet royalty correspondents constant speculation on a wedding. I continue to speculate. Guide to Royalty Stuart MacWatt reporting.
Comments from readers in response to my recent column on the Florida tobacco case. From US Conservatives Guide Ted Gausmann.
An email message written by Karen Adler -- Hillary's point person on Jewish issues -- urges members of Hillary's "Jewish Advisory Group" to pose as "concerned citizens" and call reporters. A Conservative News Service report from Susan Jones.
There's no guessing at the end results, but privacy advocates, techies and politicians want to tame the FBI's Carnivore wiretapping system. From J.D. Tuccille, your Civil Liberties Guide.
We're looking for a few good women. They're not in the history books. Why? And what can we do about it? Join Women's Issues Guide Karen Gould in an effort to reclaim all of who we are and who we have been; to remember all that women have done in and for this world.
As the Camp David talks continue, the leaders of the planet's major industrial democracies are gathering in Japan. Vladimir Putin is the rookie. Bill Clinton is the seasoned veteran on his way out. World News Guide Keith Porter has the story.
The old campaign Web site for George W. Bush mentioned foreign policy. The new one doesn't. World News Guide Keith Porter has details.
From Wednesday, July 19, 2000
An anonymous caller says an anti-abortion group called the "Baby Liberation Army" was behind the knife attack on Dr. Garson Romalis, and warns more violence is to come. Plus more news on the Vancouver abortion violence. From Pro-choice Guide Margaret Sykes.
British scientists say the first clinical trial of a new male contraceptive indicates that the pill is 100% effective and has no serious side effects. It could be on the market in five years...but will men take it? And will women trust them to do so? From Pro-choice Guide Margaret Sykes.
Pennsylvania law says that women who want abortions must be given a pamphlet directing them to abortion alternatives. The Pennsylvania pamphlet has a typographical error that gives a phone number for a sex line rather than an adoption network. And the error has been repeated in every edition of the pamphlet since 1994. From Pro-choice Guide Margaret Sykes.
Tributes from the world at the London Horse Guards Parade Pageant, and unique archive film material from early newsreels of great moments in the Queen Mum's life. UK and German TV schedules covering the event. From Royalty Guide Stewart MacWatt.
CBS' Big Brother cast-member William Collins has been revealed to be an aide to the leader of the New Black Panther Party, Khalid Abdul Muhammad. Collins, aka Hiram Ashantee deceived Big Brother producers by omitting his alias and affiliation on the show's questionnaire. Race Relations Guide Kimberly Hohman reports.
Although Ralph Nader has been forced to fend off mainstream criticism that his campaign borders on an undemocratic exercise, his candidacy certainly begs the question, Is the independent citizen really the "spoiler" in a rigged political system? From US News Guide Clare Saliba.
From Tuesday, July 18, 2000
The U.S. House of Representatives is considering a bill designed to help Internet users prevent receipt of unsolicited commercial or sexually-oriented e-mail messages, typically referred to as "Spam." Read the details of this proposed law. From US Government Guide Robert Longley.
Under the leadership of 'drug czar' Barry McCaffrey, the federal drug warriors are back at the propaganda game; this time they're trying to enlist Hollywood.. From J.D. Tuccille, your Civil Liberties Guide.
The original "interactive media," letters to the editor are surviving and thriving in the digital world. Includes tips on writing letters, and Web sites that use letters in special ways. A new feature from About guide to USNewspapers Jack Downs.
Three bills now before Congress would effectively ban the more than 700 online casinos now taking in over $1 billion in bets annually via their Web sites. Read about the specifics of these bills and find out who supports them. US Government Guide Robert Longley reports.
From Monday, July 17, 2000
Legals and illegals alike are worrying the Europeans. Are the concerns valid or do they actually need the newcomers? From Immigration Guides Jennifer and Peter Wipf.
Hillary Rodham Clinton held a remarkable press conference Sunday, to deny making an anti-Semitic remark 26 years ago; and on Monday, Hillary's husband will be served with a subpoena, ordering him to answer questions under oath about what the New York Post calls "the sliming" of Linda Tripp. A Conservative News Service report from Susan Jones.
FDA COMMENT PERIOD: Between now and August 25, the public is invited to share written comments on over-the-counter drug products, including the birth control pill and the morning-after abortion pill. From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.
Summer is usually a slow time for news. But this season has been jam packed with world news...and there is much more to come. World News Guide Keith Porter has details.
From Sunday, July 16, 2000
Almost every state has overhauled its juvenile justice laws to allowing more youths to be tried as adults. The ACLU says crime prevention programs are much more effective. At what age should youth be treated as adults? Human Rights Guide Kevin Reed reports.
"God save the United States and this Honorable Court," chants the Marshal as the U.S. Supreme Court enters the courtroom to hear arguments and decide over 150 major cases every term. Read about the processes and traditions of the Supreme Court from US Government Guide Robert Longley.
A collection of readers reactions to my story on the Pope's statements about World Pride 2000. From Gay/Lesbian Issues Guide Deborah Levinson.
From Saturday, July 15, 2000
Nine people were killed and more than 130 injured when a tornado struck Pine Lake, Alberta late Friday. From Susan Munroe, About Guide to Canada Online.
With the Florida jury's huge award, expect to see more class-action suits from other "victims" looking to profit from their self-destructive behavior. From Conservatives Politics Guide Ted Gausmann.
Learn the basics of contacting your member of Congress. Can you just send an email? Capitol Hill veteran and US Politics Guide John Aravosis answers some questions. Part of the "Activist Tools" Series. From Kevin Reid, Human Rights Guide.
From Friday, July 14, 2000
It took less than five hours for a Florida jury to hand down a staggering $145 billion verdict against some of the nation's biggest cigarette manufacturers, shattering previous U.S. records for punitive damages in a product liability case. US News Guide Clare Saliba reports.
Congress today sent President Clinton a bill phasing out the estate, or "death" tax and gift tax. The President is opposed to repealing the estate and gift taxes and is expected to veto the bill. Read the President’s official statement on the bill. US Government Guide Robert Longley reports.
Life is better when you're a valued part of your community. Beautiful Kids is a modeling agency that represents only special-needs children, giving them valued status and community visibility. By Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.
Do policy wonks have a sense of humor? Last week a senior analyst at a serious think-tank used a usually boring defense newsletter to poke fun at the U.S. State Department for dropping the phrase "rogue state." World News Guide Keith Porter has the story.
From Thursday, July 13, 2000
The National Parks Service enters the E-government arena with a pair of Web sites designed to help vacationers find exactly the right park or parks to visit. Pick your desired activities and interests and - bingo - they pick your parks for you. Read details from US Government Guide Robert Longley.
"Carnivore" is a new FBI system -- software installed on a dedicated PC -- that scans all incoming and outgoing e-mail for messages associated with a criminal investigation. According to the FBI, Carnivore is no threat to personal privacy. From US Government Guide Robert Longley.
With its new Carnivore eavesdropping system, the FBI may be gnawing its way though through your private e-mail. From J.D. Tuccille, your Civil Liberties Guide.
The existence of an FBI system that allows the agency to intercept and analyze an unlimited number of emails has drawn criticism from civil liberties and privacy advocates who fear vast amounts of personal information might get ensnared in its net. From US News Guide Clare Saliba.
From Wednesday, July 12, 2000
Has the ATF moved on from harassing firearms owners to squeezing writers who criticize the gun cops? From J.D. Tuccille, your Civil Liberties Guide.
Tomorrow morning, in Minnesota, a much-convicted sex offender goes on trial for the abduction, assault and murder of a 19-year-old girl. The problem is, the prosecution's case relies on a confession most experts expected the judge to disallow. Crime Guide Bill Bickel reports.
Canadian abortionist Garcon Romalis was stabbed yesterday as he entered his place of business. Romalis had been attacked previously in 1994, when he was shot by a sniper as he sat in his kitchen. From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.
Vancouver police urged abortion providers and their families to be on "high alert" after Dr. Garson Romalis was stabbed July 11. He's been the victim of violence two times; how long will "pro-lifers" avoid taking responsibility for their incitement of the crazies on their side? Pro-choice Guide Margaret Sykes
This political season sets off the speakers, the protesters and the regulators, as usual. How important is it to you to be able to post messages or signs on your property or vehicle? How much does the proliferation of political signs during an election season bother you? From Guide to Law Paul S. Reed.
The most important event of the Royal Year 2000 - unless William gets engaged to Britney! Coverage by Royalty Guide Stewart MacWatt.
From Tuesday, July 11, 2000
NJ Governor Christie Whitman is caught frisking a black man, in a 1996 photo just discovered. With just weeks to go to the Republican Convention, is this potential VP candidate toast? From US Politics Guide John Aravosis.
Political pundit say that the composition of the Supreme Court could be the "sleeper issue" of the Presidential campaign. A look at why, from Women's Issues Guide Karen Gould
Cigarette makers were feeling the heat in a Miami courtroom as lawyers representing Florida smokers in a massive class-action case asked the jury to slam the companies with a verdict that could shatter records for punitive damages in a product liability case. US News Guide Clare Saliba reports.
Testimony in the trial of the Branch Davidians' lawsuit against the federal government suggests that the feds triggered the violence, and then violated common decency and the law to get in their licks. From J.D. Tuccille, your Civil Liberties Guide.
Ehud Barak and Yasser Arafat are under enormous pressure. This summit may produce a brilliant breakthrough or a devastating failure. Experts are betting on the latter. World News Guide Keith Porter has the story.
The FTC’s Cooling-Off Period Rule gives you the right to cancel for a full refund many purchases made at locations like flea markets, fairs, traveling shows and conventions. Find out the details in this important consumer protection law. From US Government Guide Robert Longley.
The US House of Representatives voted down an amendment that would have barred the Food and Drug Administration from testing the "abortion pill," RU-486. The big battle over the abortion drug, however, will be in civil courts. From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.
From Monday, July 10, 2000
If there's any abortion complication that justifies informing women about fetal development before the abortion, it's incomplete abortion. Expelling a mangled fetus can be traumatizing, especially to a woman who thought her abortion was just removing tissue or "uterine contents." From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.
Canada's RCMP national DNA Data Bank will store DNA profiles in two indexes - one for convicted offenders, and one for unsolved crime scenes. From Susan Munroe, About Guide to Canada Online.
From Sunday, July 9, 2000
Gore uses Hate Crime laws to look compassionate. Germany's Justice Minister calls for international regulation of hate speech. Are we ramping up for One World Government? Conspiracies Guide Mark Fisher reports.
The Pope responded to the previously reported culminating march of World Pride 2000 reminding us how difficult it is for old homophobic Churches to learn new tricks. From Gay/Lesbian Issues Guide Deborah Levinson.
The wording of the Carhart ruling means that the only abortions the states can ban are... Well, none. Any point in pregnancy, any reason, any risk to the mother, abortion is sacred. Now what? From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.
By 2009, we could be viewing Web pages served up from computers on Mars via NASA's Mars Network, NASA’s first step toward "a virtual presence throughout the solar system." Are day trading from Jupiter or buying Pluto rocks on E-bay be next? US Government Guide Robert Longley has the details.
The current actions focus on stopping the flow of diamonds out of Sierra Leone and on the upcoming G8 Summit. I am also highlighting two organizations: The Canadian-based Free the Children and the Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture. Human Rights Guide Kevin Reed reports.
From Saturday, July 8, 2000
Hundreds of thousands meet and greet in Rome and speak to and about the Vatican and Catholic Church policies. Gay/Lesbian Issues Guide Deborah Levinson reports.
The Ballistic Missile Defense System's "kill vehicle" didn't, kill that is, for the second time in two straight $100 million tests. Read the fascinating official Defense Department details on how the kill vehicle should work. From US Government Guide Robert Longley.
A rise in religious devotion is credited (or blamed, if you think this is a bad thing) with the declining approval for abortion on demand among white adolescent males. From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.
There has been a conspiracy of silence regarding the well-documented high suicide rate among women who have had abortions. Prolifers imagine a causal relationship. Clearly there is a need for a closer look. From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.
Reinventing Scots Monarchy is well under way at Holyroodhouse Edinburgh Palace of Queen Elizabeth I of Scotland, who recently knighted Sean Connery, Edinburgh's favourite son. From Royalty Guide Stuart MacWatt.
From Friday, July 7, 2000
Are you unwittingly supporting animal cruelty? Many companies still perform cruel animal tests which are not required by law on consumer goods such as cosmetics, personal care items and household products. Learn who does and does not test from Animal Rights Guide Mesia Quartano.
The Clinton administration will postpone the first federal execution in 40 years to review disparities in racial and geographic statistics among federal capital defendants, according to new Justice Department data. From About Guide to Race Relations, Kimberly Hohman.art and sport and steeped in tradition. If bullfighting is a sport, then perhaps it could be best compared to professional wrestling with a deadly twist. From Animal Rights Guide Mesia Quartano
Bullfight aficionados claim that this is a beautiful spectacle, equal parts
The Clinton administration will postpone the first federal execution in 40 years to review disparities in racial and geographic statistics among federal capital defendants, according to new Justice Department data. From About Guide to Race Relations, Kimberly Hohman.
Had ABC selected Rush Limbaugh instead of Dennis Miller to fill the third chair on Monday Night Football, maybe more people would hear about the indictment of Clinton crony James Riady. Commentary from Ted Gausmann, your About Guide to U.S. Conservative Politics.
Late Friday night or early Saturday morning the Pentagon will conduct a missile defense test somewhere over the Pacific. How will this affect President Clinton's pending decision on a $60 billion missile defense shield? World News Guide Keith Porter has the story.
How might the U.S. military employ artificial intelligence technology in battle? That’s Classified, Top-Secret information, right? No.You can find this and more seemingly sensitive technical information on this Defense Department Web site. US Government Guide Robert Longley reports.
From Thursday, July 6, 2000
There's something refreshing about a newspaper war that eschews the virtual world and instead pits three companies fighting for the right to leave ink stains on readers' fingers. World Newspapers Guide Andris Straumanis.
The just-launched College Publisher, a free Web-based publishing solution that does the heavy tech lifting behind sophisticated online college newspapers, gets high grades from clients. Maybe someday we’ll all publish this way. A new feature from About guide to US Newspapers Jack Downs.
US President Bill Clinton has signed two new international protocols that protect children from war and exploitation. Human Rights Guide Kevin Reed reports.
According to a new survey, a majority of Americans want to restrict free speech. Too bad for the majority. From J.D. Tuccille, your Civil Liberties Guide.
From Wednesday, July 5, 2000
A poll of Australian obstetricians and geneticists found a lot of support for aborting babies with dwarfism. Randy Newman was joking when he sang, "Short people got no reason to live." But this is no laughing matter. From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.
Two explosive rulings split the U.S. Supreme Court this term. Nebraska's law banning so-called "partial-birth" abortion was overturned, and Colorado's law keeping abortion protestors from approaching women without consent was upheld. But the narrow majority in both cases hascourt observers wondering if the right to choose is up for grabs.
Hill v. Colorado wasn't about free speech, it was about the right to be let alone. Six justices agreed that the "bubble law" was not aimed at content or manner of expression, but merely the place where it's delivered. I'm torn on these laws myself, but since when is there a right to get in someone's face to deliver your message, no matter what you are saying? Analysis from Pro-choice Guide Margaret Sykes.
Space fans can now view real-time displays of the exact orbital positions of the Space Shuttle, International Space Station and many other satellites on NASA’s J-Track -- Liftoff 2.5 Web site. It’s like having Mission Control right on your PC. US Government Guide Robert Longley reports on this new E-government Web site.
From Tuesday, July 4, 2000
Kelli Moye cleaned up after the birth of her daughter, then waited until her parents left for work before leaving the baby to freeze to death in the snow. She was charged with murder, but convicted of involuntary manslaughter. From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.
In its panicked war against terrorism, the Justice Department has made an end-run around due process by using secret evidence in immigration cases. That needs to end. From J.D. Tuccille, your Civil Liberties Guide.
From Monday, July 3, 2000
Your Guide taps into the expertise of leading immigration attorney Carl Shusterman for answers on obtaining U.S. citizenship. From Immigration Guides Jennifer and Peter Wipf.
Slipup.com creator Frank Sennett, in an email interview with USNewspapers, challenges newspapers -- online and on paper -- to do a better job with corrections. Second in a two-part series by Jack Downs, About guide to USNewspapers.
The Supreme Court's Carhart decision is firing up prolifers. Like the Fugitive Slave Act, the Court's ruling that it's okay to stop in the middle of a breach delivery to vacuum out the baby's head is sparking outrage. From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.
Some anecdotal data shows that there are those among the pro-choice that do just view abortion as another form of birth control. Anecdotes support what the statistics show. From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.
The governor of California has signed a law prohibiting discrimination against potential jurors in jury selection on the basis of sexual orientation. California appears to be the only jurisdiction that has made gays and lesbians a protected class for purposes of jury service. Law Guide Paul S. Reed reports.
From Sunday, July 2, 2000
Justice Anthony Kennedy surprised most people -- and outraged abortion advocates -- with his dissent on the Carhart case. Why did Kennedy find fault with the majority? From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.
At midday on Saturday, July 1, 2000, as protestors both for and against the action looked on, the Confederate Battle Flag was lowered from the flagpole atop the South Carolina State Capitol dome in Columbia. Read some of your opinions on this issue. From US Government Guide Robert Longley.
CBS' "reality-TV" show has stooped to a new, disgusting low by providing castaways with live chickens to be used as food. From Animal Rights Guide Mesia Quartano.
The avowed white supremacist, Matthew Hale, was foiled last week in his bid to have the U.S. Supreme Court review his denial of admission to the Illinois bar on the basis of moral character. Report from Law Guide Paul Reed
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision striking down the sentencing provisions in New Jersey's hate crime legislation may have considerable effect on many state and federal sentencing laws. Law Guide Paul Reed explains.
From Saturday, July 1, 2000
I understand that sometimes a brutal murderer who's already serving two life terms will be sentenced to yet another life term... but when the sentencing is accompanied by the judge making a self-important "You will now face the consequences of your actions!" speech... how do you not want to say "Okay, take off that robe and step outside so I can smack you. Crime Guide Bill Bickel drops the gloves.
American public school students can still -- under certain specific conditions -- pray at school, but the opportunities to do so are dwindling fast. Find out how and why our schools went from a prayer-a-day to no prayers at all since 1962. From US Government Guide Robert Longley.
The Atlantic Investment Partnership is trying to close the gap between the Atlantic provinces and other parts of Canada by putting $700-million into skills, innovation, and productivity. From Canada Online Guide Susan Munroe.
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