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October, 2000
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From Tuesday, October 31, 2000
Children in Maryland's Jails (Human Rights)
"No Minor Matter: Children in Maryland's Jails," a Human Rights Watch report released in November 1999, has prompted an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice into possible violations of the rights of inmates of the Baltimore City Detention Center. The detention center is one of the facilities covered by the Human Rights Watch report. From Kevin Reid, Human Rights Guide.
Did George W. Bush get a girlfriend pregnant in 1970? Did she have an abortion? Muckraker Larry Flynt says so, and Larry Flynt has always been accurate in what he says about politicians and their sex lives before. So why is this story being ignored and even censored by American news organizations?
From Monday, October 30, 2000
It being late October, it's time to think of frightening things, and among the scariest is the bumbling, scandal-plagued Los Angeles Police Department. From J.D. Tuccille, your Civil Liberties Guide.
Democrats have a slim but realistic chance to retake the House, while the Senate will likely stay Republican. A divided Congress? Can you say "gridlock"? U.S. Liberal Politics Guide Lisa Tolin scores the election. Includes a graph of top Senate spenders and a list of Senate races to watch
Some people say a vote for Nader is a vote for Bush? US Politics Guide John Aravosis looks at what the polls really say, and whether it's ever ok to vote for a third party.
Every election has its surprises and Election 2000 is no exception. And we have often seen celebrities run for office. But a vampire?
A new report released October 26, 2000, by a consortium of juvenile justice agencies found several disturbing trends resulting from legislative changes that have tended to move the prosecution of juvenile offenders toward adult courts. Law Guide Paul Reed has the details.
It's Bush -- according to 58.9 percent of the 877,497 US middle and high school students who participated in "OneVote," the largest online vote ever conducted. Students also respond to issues facing America. Get detailed results here from US Government Guide Robert Longley.
From Sunday, October 29, 2000
The history of the Government's handling of Gulf War Syndrome is one lie after another. If the truth is out there, it's not in Washington. From Conspiracies & Extremism Guide Marc Fisher.
Los Angeles syndicate first of its kind to be prosecuted using federal statutes within RICO. 14 members of an Asian organized crime ring allegedly headed by Hung The "Kevin" Dong were indicted Friday on federal charges including money laundering, violation of the Mann Act, murder and racketeering. Federal authorities were able to use wiretaps and undercover operatives to show that the group operates as an "ongoing criminal organization," making Dong's syndicate the first Asian organized crime group to be prosecuted using federal statutes within RICO. From Organized Crime Guide Eponine Sallee.
From Saturday, October 28, 2000
Several tight, high-profile Senate and House races are drawing national interest. However, as President Clinton finally leaves town, most of the House Impeachment Managers will be returning to Washington. Commentary from U.S. Conservative Politics Guide Ted Gausmann.
In the waning days of the campaign, Democrats are stepping up their attacks on Republican George W. Bush's Social Security plan, hoping to drive seniors to the polls for Vice President Al Gore. (Wire service news report from Justin Torres of CNSNews.com.)
One of the more under-reported aspects of Campaign 2000 is the failure of Democrats to fulfill a campaign promise -- targeting for defeat the House Republicans who managed the impeachment of President Bill Clinton. (Wireservice news report from Justin Torres of CNSNews.com.)
In 1535, English statesman Thomas More was debating religion with King Henry VIII. The King ended the debate by chopping off More’s head. Next week, the Pope will name More the patron saint of politicians. Just in time for Election Day! US Government Guide Robert Longley has the details.
From Friday, October 27, 2000
Two men are charged in Canada's largest case of murder, the bombing of Air India Flight 182 that killed 329 people in 1985. The bombing is believed to be a terrorist act in support of an independent Sikh state in India.
Description: House and Senate members reached an agreement over international family planning funding this week, striking the prohibitive language known as the Global Gag Rule, and increasing family planning funding for the first time since 1995.
Missouri Governor Mel Carnahan died on Oct. 16 in a plane crash, but the voters still like him, and according to the polls, might just elect him to the US Senate. This could threaten the Republican's control of the Senate, and the presidential race. US Poltics Guide John Aravosis investigates.
The cost of prescription drugs and the solvency of Medicare have taken center stage this campaign, but a report from a consumer advocacy group charges that an architect of George W. Bush's plan could benefit handsomely if his proposal is enacted.
An interview with Steven Gan, editor of the year-old Malaysiakini.com Web site. He is among the four journalists honored recently with an International Press Freedom Award.
Oscar Winner Liza Minnelli was rushed to a Fort Lauderdale, Florida hospital after an apparent stroke.
From Thursday, October 26, 2000
Since my main column this week suggests rather strongly that voting is a waste of time, it's only fair that I undercut my own case by pointing out the large number of interesting ballot initiatives in the upcoming election. From J.D. Tuccille, your Guide to Civil Liberties.
Dick Cheney imposed the harshest curbs on press freedom in modern American history, at least according to the presidents of ABC, CBS, NBC, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post.
Kansas City has often been called the most corrupt and crime-riddled city in the Midwest, surpassing even Chicago. In the 1930s and 1940s, Charles Binaggio was the highest ranked criminal in the political world, controlling a huge bloc of voters as well as the multimillion-dollar North Side rackets... until he he welshed on a promise to the mob.
A biography of Canada's Prime Minister Jean Chretien that traces his life from humble origins to the nation's highest office.
A biography of Canada's Official Opposition Leader Stockwell Day who is challenging the Prime Minister in his first year in federal politics.
A brief history of the Canadian Alliance Party (est. 2000), the nation's Official Opposition, including the how and why of its creation.
A president whose party does not also control Congress is in for a tough time. Just ask Bill Clinton. Find out which party controls Congress now and what the chances are that will change on Election Day. Take a look at key states and races with US Government Guide Robert Longley.
From Wednesday, October 25, 2000
Of course, every day is a good day to exercise our freedom, but why do we always vote on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November? US Government Guide Robert Longley explains the reasons.
How Canadian federal elections work, with information on registering to vote, and the rules and regulations covering campaign contributions, advertising and polls. From Susan Munroe, About Guide to Canada Online.
For months, Al Gore has seen his pursuit of the Oval Office sputter and many are casting his consistent refusal to tap Bill Clinton's political acumen as a grand gaffe or an act of pure cowardice. Unleash him, they argue, or Gore will lose this election.
From Tuesday, October 24, 2000
Consumers in the U.S. face increased risks of economic fraud and loss of control over their business dealings as a result of the new federal Electronic Signatures Act, which went into effect on October 1, 2000, as well as from various competing state laws, according to information from the National Consumer Law Center.
"Mixner is an accomplished corporate and political strategist, human rights activist, and renowned leader in the struggle for equal rights for gay and lesbian Americans." Perhaps we should hear what he has to say and heed his words.
A Bosnian Serb editor who lost his legs in a car bombing. A Malaysian journalist on the Web. A Congolese publisher jailed for refusing to reveal sources. An Iranian editor whose papers are banned. All will receive International Press Freedom Awards.
What could the health-care industry buy for $86 million instead of political ads for this year's election? How about a year of health insurance for 27,172 Americans, more than a billion doses of polio vaccine, or a year's worth of prescription drugs for 368,150 typical people?
From Monday, October 23, 2000
In a presidential election in which the Republican is seen as dumber than a bag of rocks while the Democrat is a weird hall monitor with a long list of rules, you should consider voting Libertarian. But don't expect a trip to the polls to mean much. From J.D. Tuccille, your Civil Liberties Guide.
If third party candidates were able to free the slaves and get women the vote, why not consider another 'other'? Race Relations Guide Kimberly Hohman makes a case for wasting a vote on Green Party candidate Ralph Nader.
Despite the deaths of 17 shipmates in last Thursday’s terrorist attack in Yemen, US sailors have been battling to save the destroyer USS Cole. This moving on-the-scene account from a US serviceman will make you proud to be an American. US Government Guide Robert Longley reports.
Gore and Bush are neck and neck because voters don't like either of them. One comes off too arrogant, the other too dumb. Is there anything either can do to turn the tables? From US Politics Guide John Aravosis.
From Sunday, October 22, 2000
Tips on how to make the debates better for 2004. Tip #1: Get rid of the podium format.
Do attack ads work? Are sound bites shrinking? Is the gender gap real? Kathleen Hall Jamieson debunks political myths in her new book.
B.C.'s ex-Premier Glen Clark finally faces charges in the casino scandal that drove him from power over a year ago. He stands accused of receiving home renovations by a neighbour seeking a casino licence.
Canada's worst-kept secret is officially out. Prime Minister Jean Chretien called an election for Nov. 27, seeking a record third-consecutive majority government. He is not the only one looking at historic firsts.
America’s Founding Fathers had valid reasons for taking unlimited power to elect the president out of the people’s hands with the Electoral College. Find out what those reasons were and why they remain just as valid today as they were in 1787. Opinion from US Government Guide Robert Longley.
From Saturday, October 21, 2000
Vote as if your life depends upon it. Because it does. From Tim Miller.
The current Mrs. Case gives piles of money to an organization which wants the United States run on (its version of) "Christian values" and is active in the campaign to convince the world that all gays and lesbians can become happy heterosexuals.
A Special Session of the UN Commission on Human Rights has decided to establish a "human rights inquiry commission" to investigate what it is calling "grave and massive violations of the human rights of the Palestinian people by Israel." The decision was adopted by a vote of 19 to 16, with 17 abstentions.
Thirty-eight years ago this Sunday night -- Oct. 22, 1962 --President John F. Kennedy appeared live on TV and radio to deliver some words that would give America and the rest world, for that matter, the worst Halloween scare before or since. US Government Guide Robert Longley remembers.
From Friday, October 20, 2000
A body believed to be that of Debra Davis was discovered Thursday in an unmarked grave in Quincy, Massachusetts, marking the sixth victim of James "Whitey" Bulger's Winter Hill crew to be exhumed this year. Debra was girlfriend to vicious Bulger associate Stephen "the Rifleman" Flemmi until he decided she knew too much and allegedly strangled her to death in 1981.
The U.S. relationships with Vietnam, North Korea, and Cuba are all evolving...but at different speeds. Which former "rogue state" will be next to get positive reinforcement from Uncle Sam? Iraq? World News Guide Keith Porter has the story.
From Thursday, October 19, 2000
Election 2000 and gun control, drugs, bias crimes, guns, and other crime-related issues.
The television show West Wing takes a shot, or two, at the not-so-good Dr. Laura. Read the transcript. Enjoy.
Breast cancer doesn't discriminate. It can strike women from every walk of life and situation. When it strikes a celebrity, however, it opens up the opportunity to affect the lives of women everywhere.
Chris Paciello, would-be mobster turned nightclub king, pleaded guilty to racketeering charges last Friday, admitting his involvement in an armed robbery and bank heist perpetrated by the Bonanno family's Bath Ave. Crew. Paciello denied any wrongdoing for over a year, and continues to deny mob affiliation despite his surprise guilty plea.
Are you a Florida attorney or citizen with an interest in protecting the rights and welfare of animals? Learn how you can help Florida to have an Animal Law Section of their state Bar.
The U.S. Senate has voted 86-6 to reduce trade sanctions against Cuba. U.S. exporters will be allowed to sell food and medicine to Cuba. But, US banks will not be allowed to finance the sales. Action inches Congress closer to a FY 2001 budget. US Government Guide Robert Longley reports.
Americans have sex the most often at 132 times per year, while Japanese report the least with only 37 episodes annually. Durex's 2000 survey reveals who has the most and least sex, when people lose their virginity, who has the most sex partners, where people learn about sex, what kinds of contraception are used, and more about sex behavior worldwide.
Would President Bush be able to overturn Roe v. Wade by appointing anti-choice judges to the Supreme Court? He tells *you* he won't try this, but he tells the religious right something different. Pro-Choice Guide Margaret Sykes analyzes the future of abortion under a Bush presidency.
From Wednesday, October 18, 2000
A proposed international agreement on cyber-crime offers cops a wish-list of invasive powers and stretches the reach of the law. From J.D. Tuccille, your Civil Liberties Guide.
Description: Another Gem from the Women's Issues Forum. Maggieys shares her unique perspective on the third Presidential debate, and a brilliant satirist is discovered!
The first Subway Series in decades has pulled up to the platform in NYC, and the Big Apple has the newspaper muscle to offer world-class coverage. Here's my top picks for World Series coverage. A short special by About Guide to US Newspapers Jack Downs.
A Bronx teen pled guilty to first degree riot for his role in the June 11 attacks on women in New York's Central Park. His was the first of 30 indictments to come to trial in connection with the assaults.
Over October 23 and 24, teens across America will get a chance to vote online in a mock presidential election and, in states where there are statewide races, for Governor and U.S. Senator. Organizers predict the largest online vote ever taken.
The third presidential debate was memorable more for the candidates' behavior and 'presence' than for the candidates' answers. Commentary from U.S. Conservative Politics Guide Ted Gausmann.
From Tuesday, October 17, 2000
Former FBI agent John J. Connolly, Jr. has been linked to three mob slayings in a federal indictment that accused him of furnishing Boston mob boss James "Whitey" Bulger with the names of three informants who later turned up dead. Prosecutors have branded Connolly "a person employed by and associated with" Bulger's Winter Hill crew.
Texas Governor George W. Bush and Vice President Al Gore faced only two questions on security and international affairs in the final presidential debate. The big question still lingers: Who can best manage America's foreign policy? World News Guide Keith Porter has details.
Missouri governor and U.S. Senate candidate Mel Carnahan, his son and a top adviser were killed on Monday night when their private plane crashed about 30 miles south of St. Louis. Find out where you can get the latest info and related resources.
My Forum was the site of another allegation of grotesqueries with fetuses. I'll bring you the story that was posted, and information about what to do if you hear stories like this in your area. From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.
From Monday, October 16, 2000
legal aid group has slammed the state's death penalty process in a new report, calling it "thoroughly flawed" and tarnished by racial bias, inequities and misconduct.
In a sweeping critique of the capital punishment system in Texas, a nonprofit
Fall films, "Bamboozled" and "Remember the Titans" explore racial issues and demonstrate the fine line between cashing in and controversy when it comes to educating about race through entertainment.but a call for tough penalties accidentally put the issue on the public agenda. From J.D. Tuccille, your Civil Liberties Guide.
Britain is still a long way from seriously considering drug legalization,
On Wednesday, October 18, Amnesty International will launch a new campaign calling on governments and individuals to make a commitment to stop the use of torture around the world.
Is the prolife stand "biological imperialism?" Is it inconsistent with a Christian perspective? A post to my Forum said so. I will respond to some of the issues this thought-provoking post raised. From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.
Canada's Commissioner of Official Languages slams the federal government for its lack of leadership and commitment on bilingualism. From Susan Munroe, About Guide to Canada Online.
The national debt was $5,662,225,814,331.71 on Oct. 5, 2000. How long would it take to pay it off at a-dollar-a-second? Learn this fascinating fact, as well as the difference between the debt and the deficit, and where this "surplus" came from.
Is this an ADA case? An equal protection case? A case of an activist judge's social engineering? Tell us what you think.
From Sunday, October 15, 2000
The recent attack on the American destroyer U.S.S. Cole has all the trademarks of the work of Osama bin Laden, the wealthy Saudi expatriot who has declared a jihad against America and all things American.
For the second year in a row, a Swedish newspaper is sponsoring a virtual moose hunt. By a hunting cottage somewhere in the woods near Uppsala, there is a camera that sends a new image to the paper's Web site about every minute.
From Saturday, October 14, 2000
What constitutes "abortion?" What constitutes "saving a woman's life?" These seem like rhetorical questions, until you start looking at the miscommunications that arise when both sides aren't using these terms the same way. From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.
From Friday, October 13, 2000
There seems to be little reason for hope in the battle between Israel and Palestine. World News Guide Keith Porter has created a list of reasons for optimism and reasons for pessimism.
To read the editorial opinions posted on some of the Mideast's English-language newspaper Web sites, the newest flareup in Israel may not quite lead to war, but the long-running international peace process certainly has been shattered.
On a particularly un-peaceful morning in the world, the Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to South Korean President Kim Dae-jung. World News Guide Keith Porter has details.
The Gambino crime family was hit hard on September 27 when nine men said to be key members and associates of its South Florida crew were indicted on federal charges, including involvement in a stripper's murder.
From Thursday, October 12, 2000
George W. Bush wins the second debate with Al Gore. Can you say 'President Bush'? Commentary from Ted Gausmann, U.S. Conservative Politics Guide.
Read the debate excerpts for yourself, and ask the questions I asked. I think the conclusion is obvious.
At least four Americans are dead and dozens more are missing or injured after an explosion rocked the Navy destroyer USS Cole as it sat docked in the Yemeni port of Aden for routine refueling. Find out where you can get the latest info and resources.
It sure LOOKS like a good idea: Is State A releases a violent offender who comes to State B and commits a serious crime, State A is held responsible: but the reaches too far and delivers too little.
For the first time since the Black Death swept across Europe, a disease is throwing entire nations into demographic decline. The disease is AIDS. And the Western response is to throw birth control at Africans. From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.
From Wednesday, October 11, 2000
Laura Schlessinger apologizes again --- and doesn't appear to mean it any more this time than she did last time.
The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether political parties should be allowed to boost their own candidates. A "no" decision would be a victory for campaign finance reform, and a loss for free speech. From J.D. Tuccille, your Civil Liberties Guide.
In the second presidential debate, foreign policy took center stage. But Governor Bush and Vice President Gore found little to argue about. World News Guide Keith Porter has details.
In the past nine months, authorities have unearthed the bodies of five suspected victims of James "Whitey" Bulger's Winter Hill crew, some missing since the 1970s. The digging paid off on September 28 when Bulger and associate Stephen "the Rifleman" Flemmi were linked to the murders of all five in a sweeping 32-count federal racketeering indictment.
From Tuesday, October 10, 2000
I said it would happen, and it did. Bush and Cheney have gone liberal on gays and abortion, and the religious right is now furious, and fighting back. But does anyone care, and should they? From US Politics Guide John Aravosis.
Do personal injury attorneys do the public a favor by advertising their services for well-publicized product liability claims? Or is this practice another version of "ambulance chasing?"
In the name of chasing fugitives, a measure approved by the Senate authorizes secret searches and ditches the requirement that law enforcement authorities go through the tiresome business of applying for a warrant or a subpoena. From J.D. Tuccille, your Civil Liberties Guide.
From Monday, October 9, 2000
The past 10 years have brought power, respect and acceptance to gay and lesbian journalists and journalism. But as gay journalism moves toward the mainstream, newspapers that focus on gay and lesbian journalism are having problems. A feature by About guide to USNewspapers Jack Downs.
Sometimes you think your life can't get any more surreal... and then you interview somebody like white supremacist leader Matt Hale. He's polite, he's well-educated, he's nuts.
Chicago, 1928: Rivals Al Capone and "Diamond Joe" Esposito chose to back two different candidates, and when each decided that his must win at any cost, the most violent election of the 20th century ensued. Dubbed the "Pineapple Primary" the event was characterized by the widespread use of bombs, nicknamed pineapples, by two rival gangsters who would do anything to have their ticket succeed.
The 2000 Nobel prizes will be awarded this week. Speculation is building about the winner of the most prestigious of the Nobels -- the Peace Prize. Find out more about the history of the prize and potential winners of this year's contest. World News Guide Keith Porter has a preview.
From Sunday, October 8, 2000
Around the world, lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgender people are threatened, harassed, beaten, imprisoned and even killed by their own governments on a daily basis. From Kevin Reid, Human Rights Guide.
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear the appeal of a Kansas boy suspended from school for drawing a Confederate flag. U.S. Government Guide Robert Longley has the details.
From Saturday, October 7, 2000
Republican Dick Cheney and Democrat Joe Lieberman were both impressive in the sole vice presidential debate of the 2000 campaign.
Recently disclosed memoranda to Al Gore from members of his 1988 campaign staff cautioned then-Senator Gore that his credibility was suffering due to "exaggeration" and the "impression that you stretch the truth."
The nice folks at AFA are offering free web space. I've already created mine. It's time for you to create yours. What better place to share our GLBT lives and thoughts?
From Friday, October 6, 2000
The federal government is proposing significant changes to Canada's employment insurance rules, most of them to fix the mistakes they made in the 1996 overhaul of the EI system. From Susan Munroe, About Guide to Canada Online.
One of the great mysteries of the 2000 election season is how Ralph Nader, the nagging finger-wagger par-excellence, convinced a significant number of youthful voters that he's a cool guy. From J.D. Tuccille, your Civil Liberties Guide.
The waning hours of Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic's rule were fascinating to observe, in part because of the role of mass media. When government-run media finally broke ranks, we saw the end of the "Belgrade Paradox."
Prolifers and prochoicers don't have to be at each other's throats; there's plenty of room for common ground. From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.
As part of my ongoing effort to describe what three decades of legalized abortion have unleashed on American women and girls, I bring you information on William Malcolm Knarr. From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.
From Thursday, October 5, 2000
After digitally dubbing minority students into all-white school promotional photos, officials at the University of Wisconsin and the University of Idaho have some explaining to do. A disturbing new trend? Race Relations Guide Kim Hohman examines.
NATO couldn't do it. But the ballot box and massive street demonstrations seem to have forced Slobodan Milosevic from power. Now, new challenges face Yugoslavia. World News Guide Keith Porter tells us what those challenges are.
Resident wiseguy Santino is back with his take on the Gambino family's long run of bad luck. Santino stresses why Cosa Nostra is much more than a name, sums up the Gottis' downfall and offers his opinion of the future of the Gambino crime family.
I'm unable to make sense of Bush's remarks about abortion in last night's debate, to the point where I've written a letter asking him to clear some things up for me. For instance, if "good people" can disagree on abortion, then how can it be "killing an innocent child," which all good people find abhorrent?
Even though the Commission on Presidential Debates locked out third party candidates from its first tussle, many are still clamoring to get their voices heard -- and the Net is proving to be a critical tool in mounting a campaign to open up the rest.
How independent is the Justice Department review of the FBI's Carnivore Net-snooping system? Not so much. It's hard to see how long-term relations with the Clinton administration, Defense Department and the National Security Agency make for independent reviewers. From J.D. Tuccille, your Civil Liberties Guide.
Whenever big politics and big money come together in the heat of open debate, some "fuzzy math" often results. US Government Guide Robert Longley examines some of the taxing numbers tossed about in round one of the Gore-Bush debates.
From Wednesday, October 4, 2000
"My tax cut helps more people than your tax cut," and other big-money matters consumed most of the first nationally televised debate between Democrat Al Gore and Republican George W. Bush. Find out how what they said might affect taxpayers. US Government Guide Robert Longley reports.
In a sudden and surprisingly amicable move, the House passes the new H-1B bill, which means many more foreign workers in the US, and far fewer constraints on the process.
Al Gore and George W. Bush both turned in "award-winning" performances in their first debate. Conservative Politics Guide Ted Gausmann explains.
From Tuesday, October 3, 2000
Questions about RU-486 and overturning Roe v. Wade were included in the first presidential debate. Here's how Gore and Bush responded. From About Pro-Choice Views Guide Margaret Sykes.
The September roundup of the latest headlines in global organized crime. This edition features mass arrests in Italy, "black gold" in Taiwan, corporate extortion in Japan, money laundering in Liechtenstein, and news briefs from around the world.
The Republicans used to love to rally the troops around gay rights and abortion issues, but this election they seem downright afraid to even mention them. US Politics Guide John Aravosis looks at this phenomenon, as part of About's "National Coming Out Day" special coverage.
A Charleston, South Carolina, hospital, in cooperation with law enforcement, requires health care providers to routinely report to police 'dirty' drug test results of pregnant women. The U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether this is an unreasonable search & seizure, and whether in practice it is racially discriminatory.
Like it or not, the FDA's approval of RU-486 starts making the debate over abortion just a bit irrelevant. From J.D. Tuccille, your Civil Liberties Guide.
The Times helped railroad a Los Alamos scientist accused of spying for China. The paper has apologized ... sort of. From About guide to USNewspapers Jack Downs.
As George W. Bush an Al Gore debate on nationwide TV, some important voices are once again missing – those of the third party candidates. Who cares? They cannot win. Why should we listen to what they have to say? Here’s why. Opinion from US Government Guide Robert Longley.
From Monday, October 2, 2000
The Green Party is the only party whose platform specifically addresses the treatment of animals as more than commodities. Read their stated positions on animal issues.
Learn how the private, bipartisan-controlled Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) has locked out third-party candidates Ralph Nader and PatBuchanan.
Bill Bickel discusses -- and ask visitors their opinion on -- three cases: An Indiana case where cars were being randomly stopped and searched in an attempt to find drug dealers, a South Carolina law that prohibits jurors from being told that a "life sentence" means "life without possibility of parole", and the question of who owns Norm and Cliff (the Cheers barflies).
What did the plumber really see when he went to unclog the pipes at the abortion clinic? From Pro Life Guide Christina Dunigan.
Persons who served in the United States military or federal civilian service anytime between 1945 and 1991 are eligible to receive a Cold War Recognition Certificate. Thanks to the men and women who manned the isolated Watchtowers of Freedom. US Government Guide Robert Longley has the details.
A great new Web resource covers the 29 most important foreign policy areas sure to plague the next President of the United States. The site, created by the Council on Foreign Relations, also has detailed summaries of the positions taken by George W. Bush and Al Gore on each of these top issues. World New Guide Keith Porter has a full review of the site.
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees has released its 2000 Mid-Year Progress Report. War, violence, political repression and natural disaster continue to create unprecedented numbers of refugees and asylum-seekers worldwide.
From Sunday, October 1, 2000
I'm sure this will shock each and every one of you, but Laura still has not produced her alleged letters, released my posted offer, responded to my previous feature, responded to my faxed offer, responded to my offer in any way or even acknowledged its existence.
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