Gun rights endure in Second Amendment debate
Jill LaBee argues that the Second Amendment protects individuals from tyrannical government and asserts gun ownership as essential for self defense. She cites historical context, legal interpretations, and compares U S attitudes with other democracies while criticizing anti gun rhetoric.
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Australia
New Zealand
Jamaica
Switzerland
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Girls closing gender gap in math science and behavior
Editorial notes that 1996 data show girls nearing boys in math and science through 12th grade and trending toward increased cigarette and marijuana use. Arrest rates for girls rose relative to boys from 1986 to 1996 while overall weight concerns and dieting influence behaviors. The piece urges cautious optimism about broader freedoms bringing both opportunities and temptations.
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Henry Higgins
U.S. Department of Education
National Council For Research On Women
Rae
Chicago Tribune
Clinton veto blocks Iran missile sanctions bill
President Clinton vetoed the Iran Missile Proliferation Act aimed at stopping Russia from aiding Iran in its missile program. He argues unilateral sanctions are ineffective and favors multilateral approaches despite broad congressional support and implementing language for the Chemical Weapons Convention.
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China
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Iran
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United States
Russia
Star Tribune
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Campaign blame divides voters and consultants alike
Washington reports that voters shun campaigns while a Pew poll of 196 consultants finds blame shared among media coverage voters and candidates. The survey shows consultants blaming journalism most for cynicism 60 percent cite negative campaigning as a cause yet 63 percent say news coverage fuels distrust.
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Alex Castellanos
Bob Dole
CNN
Pew Research Center For the People and the Press
Pew
Vince Lombardi
Armey warns of Y2K risks and calls for action
Rep. Dick Armey argues the Year 2000 problem threatens essential services from water to power and telecommunications. He criticizes federal leadership, cites a Senate and agriculture report, and urges Congress and the president to act to ensure readiness before the millennium.
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Times Square
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