Dean Praises Kerry as Unity Grows in Democratic Race
In a shift toward party unity, Howard Dean praises John Kerry as a better president than George W. Bush and pledges to help form a strong grassroots effort. He says Kansas Kerry won fair and square, endorsing him soon and planning a CNN Larry King Live appearance and Seattle speech to mobilize supporters.
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Howard Dean
John Kerry
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Massachusetts
George W. Bush
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White House
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Vermont
Joan Kerry
CNN
Seattle
Early campaign ugliness as Bush and Kerry trade blows
The presidential race heats up with Bush and Kerry trading sharp ads and accusations over tax cuts, terrorism, and spending. Both camps seek advantage while facing an evenly divided electorate. Bush touts financial edge and $160 million raised as Kerry counters with challenging ads and criticisms.
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John Kerry
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Kerry
Jenny Backus
Donna Brazile
Muslims rally to vote in 2004 election in California
Arab and Muslim- American voters in Orange County mobilize amid post 9 11 concerns. Activists like Aslam Abdullah push for 109 percent registration as CAIR and MAPC members engage communities. Voter outreach grows through mosques centers and ethnic media.
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Anaheim Hills
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Fullerton
Georgetown University
Washington, D.C
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White House
Bush
Florida
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Muslim Public Affairs Council
Al-Watan
Arab World
Anaheim
An- Nahar
Whittier
Gore
Omar Zaki
CAIR
Anahem
Aslam Abdullah
Muslim Electorate Council of America
Orange County
Little Gaza
Brookhurst Street
Nuru Nuru
Garden Grove
Buena Park
Palestine
Nuru
Nader
America
Counting gays and lesbians in America elusive debate
The Dallas Morning News notes the lack of a reliable count for gays and lesbians. Estimates vary widely from 1 to 10 percent, with federal data limited to 2000 census figures showing about 600,000 same sex unmarried partner households. Experts urge formal federal questions to guide policy funding and protections.
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Census Bureau
Gary Gates
The
Urban Institute
Washington, D.C
Martin O'Connell
Fertility and
U.S. Census Bureau
Lee Badgett
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
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